Jetsfan80 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Biggest win of the Klinsmann era. We ruined their ****ing Olympic Gold party. So awesome. http://soccernet.esp...st-time?cc=5901 U.S. battles to historic victory at Azteca August 15, 2012 By Associated Press MEXICO CITY -- After 75 years of frustration in Mexico, the U.S. national team finally won a soccer game at its southern neighbor and regional rival. Dominated for most of the night at one of soccer's most intimidating venues, the Americans beat the Mexicans 1-0 in an exhibition Wednesday night behind Michael Orozco Fiscal's goal in the 80th minute and Tim Howard's late sprawling saves. "The goal was for the U.S. fans and the whole U.S. We made history," said Orozco Fiscal, a 26-year-old defender from Orange, Calif., whose parents were born in Mexico. A trio of second-half substitutes created the goal. Brek Shea cut inside Severo Meza on the left flank and crossed to Terrence Boyd at the top of the 6-yard box. With his back to the goal, Boyd took a touch with his left foot and with his right made a quick backheel pass to Orozco Fiscal, who with his left foot poked it from 3 yards past goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and defender Jorge Torres Nilo for his first international goal. Orozco Fiscal, who plays in Mexico for San Luis, was a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team but hasn't established himself with the varsity. He entered in the 77th minute for his fifth international appearance and first since October. Shea, back with the team for the first time since February following a season of turmoil in Major League Soccer, came on a minute later. Boyd, a German-American who made his U.S. debut in February, had entered to start the second half. "Just happy we won and made history," Shea said. "It's something we haven't done in a long time. Just to be on the roster is cool." Howard, in a snazzy gray-on-white uniform, twice preserved the lead. He moved to his right on a Javier Hernandez shot in the 85th, then sprawled to his left when it deflected off Maurice Edu. Four minutes later, he extended left to paw away a 4-yard downward header by Chicharito. "I think it's huge. It's huge for I think all American fans, it's huge for the team, and it's historic," U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann said. "We were very well aware that we've never won here at the Azteca Stadium. This is an amazing experience for the all the players. We told them before the game: This moment is for you, go and grab it. We are all aware that it was a lot, a lot of work." The U.S. had been 0-23-1 against El Tri in 75 years of games at Mexico, including 0-19-1 in the thin air at altitude in Mexico City -- where they had been outscored 81-14. Azteca, with loud, passionate fans, is a difficult site for road teams. "You can shrivel up or you can accept it," Howard said. "We deserved a little bit of luck, and we got it tonight." Mexico outshot the U.S. 15-6 and had a 10-0 advantage in corner kicks. But the Americans came away with their second big win this year, following February's first-ever victory over Italy, in a friendly at Genoa. "Tim Howard kept us in the game I don't know how many times," said Klinsmann, who has been trying to change the defensive mindset the American had at times under Bob Bradley. "It's a mental aspect of it." With the European clubs seasons getting under way, the U.S. used a half-strength roster and a makeshift central defense. Mexico also was below strength following the Olympics. El Tri dominated possession but failed to connect on several open shots as the Americans paired Edu and Geoff Cameron in the center of their back line in the absence of Carlos Bocanegra, Clarence Goodson and Oguchi Onyewu. "For me, it's a game that I grew up watching," Cameron said of the U.S.-Mexico rivalry. "To be a part of a win for the first time speaks for itself." The game marked the start of the Americans' second year under Klinsmann, who replaced Bradley last summer after Mexico overcame a two-goal deficit to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup final 4-2. The U.S. figures to have a lineup closer to full strength for a pair of World Cup qualifiers against Jamaica next month, on the road on Sept. 7 and at Columbus, Ohio, four days later. Mexico plays Costa Rica on those same days. "We know we have to improve in many, many elements," Klinsmann said. "We have to keep the ball longer. We have to create more chances. We have to do a lot of work still. But I think this gives us a lot of confidence." While the U.S. eliminated Mexico in the second round of the 2002 World Cup in South Korea, El Tri has improved in recent years, winning the Under-17 World Cup in 2005 and 2011 and adding the title in the Olympics, which is for Under-23 teams plus three overage players. Mexico is up to 18th in the world rankings, while the U.S. is down to 36th. The game came at an awkward time for players, many focused on their clubs' season openers this weekend. "It was very difficult in high altitude, with many of them flying in from Europe two days ago," Klinsmann said. "But we had a plan, and we tried to execute that plan and getting that win here -- I mean it's quite enjoyable." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Came home to this last night and it really made my day. Mexican soccer fans are the most classless pieces of sh*t to walk the planet. I hope losing to a bunch of gringos in that piss ridden stadium brought waves of shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Came home to this last night and it really made my day. Mexican soccer fans are the most classless pieces of sh*t to walk the planet. I hope losing to a bunch of gringos in that piss ridden stadium brought waves of shame. I watched the entire 2nd half. It was glorious watching our boys shut that entire stadium up. This is payback for their treatment of US fans in that CONCACAF game in Pasadena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Came home to this last night and it really made my day. Mexican soccer fans are the most classless pieces of sh*t to walk the planet. I hope losing to a bunch of gringos in that piss ridden stadium brought waves of shame. Damn, that bad? My family all overseas are diehards and I was present, albeit young for the World Cup they had in France, which was pandamonium, but never really paid attention or heard much about anything outside of europe really. (Green street hooligans ftw) I've heard some insane sh*t about those guys, I can't even imagine what makes Mexican fans that bad. Mind rattling off a few examples?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Damn, that bad? My family all overseas are diehards and I was present, albeit young for the World Cup they had in France, which was pandamonium, but never really paid attention or heard much about anything outside of europe really. (Green street hooligans ftw) I've heard some insane sh*t about those guys, I can't even imagine what makes Mexican fans that bad. Mind rattling off a few examples?? Those games at Azteca are legendary. There's a reason the benches have to have canopies on them, otherwise Dempsey would be taking bags of feces and urine to the face. They chanted "Osama" at a friendly in '04 throughout the entire stadium. In the post above yours, you'll see 80 referencing a game in Pasadena; that was when they showed up at the Rose Bowl and rained bottles at US fans, which happens every time at Azteca in droves.. With national teams, it always seems to be small to larger groups of drunken diehards, but with Mexico it's endemic. The US fans at last week's match needed a police escort out of the stadium after having more bags of sh*t and urine thrown at them and attacking them. They're not even worthy of being called animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Those games at Azteca are legendary. There's a reason the benches have to have canopies on them, otherwise Dempsey would be taking bags of feces and urine to the face. They chanted "Osama" at a friendly in '04 throughout the entire stadium. In the post above yours, you'll see 80 referencing a game in Pasadena; that was when they showed up at the Rose Bowl and rained bottles at US fans, which happens every time at Azteca in droves.. With national teams, it always seems to be small to larger groups of drunken diehards, but with Mexico it's endemic. The US fans at last week's match needed a police escort out of the stadium after having more bags of sh*t and urine thrown at them and attacking them. They're not even worthy of being called animals. I just googled it after I posted, that sh*t is insane. I'm used to hearing about the Red Stars, Belgrade's team, and the other european teams about their orchestrated fights and whatnot, but that's between isolated groups, not attacks on random fans. You can say what you will about some of those hooligans, but they tend to leave those who want to be left alone, alone. As long as they don't walk around the wrong part of town with the wrong shirt on etc. I still can't get over bags of feces and urine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Does any country in the world treat opposing soccer fans in this manner? That's ghastly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Those games at Azteca are legendary. There's a reason the benches have to have canopies on them, otherwise Dempsey would be taking bags of feces and urine to the face. They chanted "Osama" at a friendly in '04 throughout the entire stadium. In the post above yours, you'll see 80 referencing a game in Pasadena; that was when they showed up at the Rose Bowl and rained bottles at US fans, which happens every time at Azteca in droves.. With national teams, it always seems to be small to larger groups of drunken diehards, but with Mexico it's endemic. The US fans at last week's match needed a police escort out of the stadium after having more bags of sh*t and urine thrown at them and attacking them. They're not even worthy of being called animals. Yeah makes the green laser pointer they were trying to point in TIm Howard's eye a moot point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 There's a reason even Mexicans flee Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Does any country in the world treat opposing soccer fans in this manner? That's ghastly. Yes. Quite a few sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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