Phew! What a match between the United States and Mexico. The two CONCACAF foes battled in a fiery 1-1 draw at the Estadio Azteca, giving the Americans a vital point in World Cup qualifying.
Here are 11 takeaways from the match.
1
Carlos Vela is a growing force
Carlos Vela has never quite broken through for Mexico. After being touted as their next young star, he got in trouble with the national team, then refused call-ups, and even after making his way back into the team, never really became a dependable player for El Tri.