If you are an American soccer fan or Mexican, you will undoubtedly know about the upcoming World Cup Qualifying Match occurring on the 12th, just 3 days from now. This match is huge, if the USA wins they will have a chance to jump to the top of the qualifying bracket passing Costa Rica(if they lose their 6th match) and regaining lost pride from the humiliating loss on American soil during the Gold Cup Final. Despite both teams using their reserves in that match, it still meant a lot for Mexico who normally dominates the rivalry, with a record of 29-11-15 overall, though USA having the main say since 2000.
Mexico is currently 4th in Qualifying, with only this and another match reaming this could be live or die for them, as a win would put them in a much better position and most likely give them the momentum to finish with another win. The top 3 in the group get into the World Cup in 2010, with the 4th place team having to play the 5th place team from South America (currently Ecuador) for a trip to South Africa next summer.
So here are the stakes, USA playing to regain lost dignity and a definite place in the World Cup (If they do lose their next two games, there is a possibility, however low, that they won't make it), and Mexico playing for a better position in Qualifying, currently only one point below 3rd place Honduras. A draw would profit America the best as they would also be secure with that result, while a draw for Mexico means they are in the hands of fate.
See you at the Azteca on the 12th at 3pm ET! It will definitely be on TV.
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