Paul Aguilar's extra time goal puts Mexico past US 3-2
Posted October 11, 2015 7:00 am
PASADENA, California (AP) - Paul Aguilar scored Mexico's second goal of extra time on a stunning volley in the 118th minute to secure a spot for El Tri in the 2017 Confederations Cup with a 3-2 victory over the United States on Saturday.
Aguilar rocketed his shot past Brad Guzan after Raul Jimenez passed the ball over his head and into the penalty area, putting a thrilling finish on the latest chapter of this rivalry.
Oribe Peralta scored a goal in the sixth minute of extra time to put Mexico up 2-1. Bobby Wood got the equalizer in the 18th minute of extra time for the Americans, who lost to Mexico for the first time in seven games under coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
Mexicoâs Javier Hernandez plays the ball during the CONCACAF Cup soccer match against United States at the Rose Bowl Stadium, in Pasadena , Calif. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Mexicoâs Javier Hernandez, left, celebrates scoring his side's first goal against United States during the CONCACAF Cup soccer match at the Rose Bowl Stadium, in Pasadena , Calif. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Mexicoâs Diego Reyes, left, and United Statesâ Jermaine Jones go for a header during the CONCACAF Confederations Cup playoff soccer match at the Rose Bowl Stadium, in Pasadena , Calif. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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United Statesâ Geoff Cameron scores his team's first goal against Mexido during the CONCACAF Cup soccer match at the Rose Bowl Stadium, in Pasadena , Calif. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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United Statesâ Jozy Altidore, left, gestures under the look of Mexicoâs Hector Herrera (16) during the CONCACAF Cup soccer match at the Rose Bowl Stadium, in Pasadena , Calif. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Mexicoâs Oribe Peralta, on the ground, attempts to take the ball from United Statesâ Michael Bradley during the CONCACAF Cup soccer match at the Rose Bowl Stadium, in Pasadena , Calif. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Fans during the CONCACAF Cup soccer match between Mexico and United States at the Rose Bowl Stadium, in Pasadena , Calif. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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