United States into World Cup Quarterfinals with 2-0 Defeat of Mexico; First World Cup Shutout by U.S. Since 1950
June 17, 2002
JEONJU, Korea (Monday, June 17, 2002) - In easily the most anticipated and important match of an intense 68-year soccer rivalry with CONCACAF foe Mexico, the U.S. Men’s National Team used clinical finishing from Brian McBride and Chevy Man of the Match Landon Donovan, as well as smothering defense and more solid goalkeeping from Brad Friedel, to post a 2-0 shutout win today in the Round of 16 in Jeonju, Korea.
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