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United States 1-2 Mexico: Rafa Marquez the hero as El Tri break Hex curse

Related Topics: CONCACAF, Rafael Márquez, Mexico

Nov 11, 2016 10:21:05 PM

El Tri recorded a hard-fought 2-1 win over the U.S. in World Cup qualifier thanks to a late goal from their captain in Columbus, Ohio.

Rafael Marquez headed in a dramatic late winner to see Mexico to a 2-1 victory over the United States in their World Cup qualifier in Columbus on Friday.

The Mexico captain headed in a Miguel Layun corner in the 89th minute at MAPFRE Stadium.

Juan Carlos Osorio's visitors were dominant early and took the lead through a deflected Layun strike.

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They also hit the woodwork through Jesus Corona and Carlos Vela in the first half, and the USA improved after the break.