NASHVILLE — The United States men’s national team took advantage of a second-half red card to Angel Zaldivar to take down rival Mexico 1-0 Tuesday night at Nissan Stadium.
The quiet contest sprung to life in the 67th minute, when Zaldivar went in hard on Wil Trapp at the center circle, earning the Mexican midfielder a straight red card. The flashpoint moment came minutes after Matt Miazga mocked 5-foot-6 Diego Lainez’s height following a one-on-one battle on Mexico’s right wing.
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“What you guys see is normal,” Miazga said.