USA beats Mexico to reach World Cup quarterfinals

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JEONJU, Jun. 17, 2002 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 : The United States qualified to the quarter-finals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win against Mexico (halftime: 1-0) on Monday afternoon at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium.

The United States dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Brian McBride in the 8th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Americans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Donovan in the 65th minute.

Fixtures and Results : Second round

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Overview

Mexico at the World Cup

  • 12 appearances (first in 1930)
  • 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)

United States at the World Cup

  • 7 appearances (first in 1930)
  • 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
2002 World Cup Poster
Mexico
0:2
United States
0:2 (0:1)
  • 17 June 2002
  • 15:30
  • Jeonju

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