United States 2-0 Mexico: Pulisic and McKennie score late to boost USA top in qualifying

United States 2-0 Mexico: Pulisic and McKennie score late to boost USA top in qualifying

Christian Pulisic came off the bench to gasoline the USA' 2-0 win over competitors Mexico in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying on Friday.

Pulisic, who's nonetheless regaining full fitness after an ankle damage, entered the blockbuster showdown in the 69th minute and the Chelsea star broke the impasse five minutes later in Cincinnati.

After being dropped in September for breaching USA's COVID-19 protocol, Weston McKennie scored the decisive 2d with five mins remaining earlier than group-mate Miles Robinson become sent off inside the final minute of regulation.

The end result approach USA – who neglected the 2018 World Cup – draw level on factors with Mexico but move in advance on aim distinction on the pinnacle of the standings after seven video games, having snapped El Tri's unbeaten begin in qualifying.

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