Mexico won a pulsating CONCACAF Cup playoff match against the United States 3-2 in extra time at the Rose Bowl on Saturday to book their place in next year's Confederations Cup. It was their first victory against the US since they clinched the 2011 Gold Cup final played at the same venue, and earned them bragging rights in what has become an intense soccer rivalry over the past two decades.
With a high-energy game tied 1-1 at half-time and also after full time, forward Oribe Peralta broke the deadlock in the 96th minute with a powerful right-footed shot off a low cross from defender Paul Aguilar.
Mexico appeared to have victory assured with their greater composure on the ball but 12 minutes later they were stunned when forward Bobby Wood equalised for the US after latching on to an exquisite through ball from defender DeAndre Yedlin.