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  • Road game Crowd again roots for U.S. opponent

    06/17/2002 10:47:21 AM PDT · by demlosers · 38 replies · 371+ views
    cnnsi.com ^ | Monday June 17, 2002 7:57 AM
    <p>JEONJU, South Korea (AP) -- The Mexicans came in singing. The Americans went out laughing.</p> <p>For the first time, the United States won a knockout game in the World Cup. It was naturally all the sweeter coming against its southern neighbor and traditional soccer rival, Mexico.</p>
  • U.S. wins border war Americans upset Mexico 2-0 to reach Cup quarterfinals

    06/17/2002 8:38:33 AM PDT · by demlosers · 46 replies · 262+ views
    cnnsi.com ^ | Monday June 17, 2002 8:31 AM
    <p>JEONJU, South Korea (AP) -- The United States has arrived among the world soccer powers, pulling off upsets and defying expectations. Even President Bush has noticed.</p> <p>Brian McBride and Landon Donovan scored on counterattacks to lead the Americans to a 2-0 victory over Mexico on Monday and into the quarterfinals of the World Cup.</p>