The U.S. battled Mexico admirably, but in the end an aging American side faded in the California heat, falling to a better El Tri side.
It almost looked like it might be a storybook finish for the U.S. national team. After battling back from two deficits to hang tough with an impressive-looking Mexican side. the U.S. national team, the Americans ran out of comebacks when Paul Aguilar's perfectly-struck rocket gave Mexico the deserved victory.
That goal not only set off a celebration in a Rose Bowl packed with El Tri fans, it also ended Jurgen Klinsmann's unbeaten run against Mexico.