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US Faces Mexico in World Cup
Voice of America ^ | 6/17/2002 | VOA

Posted on 06/16/2002 8:25:47 PM PDT by lds23

US Faces Mexico in World Cup
VOA News
17 Jun 2002 00:45 UTC

The World Cup football finals continue Monday in South Korea and Japan with two more second round, single elimination games.

The United States plays Mexico in South Korea. The two teams have faced each other numerous times in regional competition. Four-time World Cup champion Brazil will play Belgium in Japan as those teams also play for a quarterfinal berth.

In action Sunday, Spain defeated Ireland, 3-2, on penalty kicks to join Senegal in advancing. Ireland made only two of its five penalty kick chances following two scoreless overtime sessions, while Spain converted on three for the razor thin win in South Korea.

Senegal advanced to the quarterfinals by beating Sweden, 2-1, on a "golden goal" by striker Henri Camara in the 104th minute, during the first sudden-death overtime period. It was only the second overtime goal to decide a World Cup match.


TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: gousa
Few more links:

Univision expects record rating for Mexico-USA

Mexico and USA - "local derby" statistics

1 posted on 06/16/2002 8:25:47 PM PDT by lds23
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To: lds23
According to the linked article the US has 9 wins 9 draws and 29 losses in past games against Mexico. It would seem the odds favour Mexico. Hope those who stay up and watch enjoy the game...I'm off to bed.
2 posted on 06/16/2002 9:04:55 PM PDT by xp38
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To: xp38
According to dogbyte12 the US has won 4 out of the last 5 matches so maybe its not so one sided towards the Mexican team.
3 posted on 06/16/2002 9:41:35 PM PDT by xp38
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To: xp38
Gooooooooooooooooooollllllllllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4 posted on 06/16/2002 11:39:08 PM PDT by spycatcher
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