Mexico tops U.S. 2-1 in World Cup qualifying
Rafa Marquez scored a tie-breaking goal on a header in the 89th minute, giving Mexico a 2-1 win in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday night and its first victory at the United States in World Cup qualifying since 1972.
The U.S. dominated the second half before the 37-year-old Marquez, unmarked and drifting across the penalty area at the near post, got the back of his head on Layun’s corner kick.
The Mexican captain lifted the ball over goalkeeper Brad Guzan for his 17th international goal.
Guzan had entered the match in the 40th minute after starting goalkeeper Tim Howard pulled a muscle in his right leg.
Paul Pogba and Dmitri Payet scored as host France beat Sweden 2-1 to take a three-point lead in Europe Group A over Sweden and a six-point lead over third-place Netherlands. ...