COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new story. That's what Mexico wanted to write heading into this game. There were four installments in the dos a cero series. Now, the rivalry between Mexico and the United States does indeed have a new story. The 2-1 result won't soon be forgotten by either side, even as they take part in qualifiers Tuesday in Central America and continue on throughout the Hex.
Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio said after the game that every result leaves him with reflections, and we're no different. Goal looks back on Friday's historic win — Mexico's first in qualification on American soil in more than 40 years — with these five thoughts:
MARQUEZ NOT MARVELOUS, BUT MOMENT MAGICAL
We already knew why coach Juan Carlos Osorio and Mexico continue to rate Rafa Marquez, but his performance in Friday's game added another piece of evidence that Marquez has more to give his country than just experience.