The United States men's national team got a historic 0-0 draw against Mexico in a World Cup qualifier tonight.
It was only the second point the US has ever won on Mexican soil in an official game.
Mexico dominated the match for long stretches, but the young US centerback duo of Matt Besler and Omar Gonzalez played the best games of their lives to save the draw.
All things considered, it was a deserved draw for the US.
Still, Mexico feels robbed right now because of this non-call in the 75th minute.
Maurice Edu appears to come in from behind and knock over a Mexican player in the box. Mexico surrounded the referee, but there was no call given.
The ESPN commentators said it should have been a penalty during the broadcast, and Alexi Lalas (a former US player and the biggest USMNT homer around) said it was a clear penalty.
The video (the foul comes at the 25-second mark):
Mexico was not happy:
It's Mexico's fault for not putting away the US when it had the chance. On paper, this Mexican team should have comfortably beaten an inexperienced, injury-ravaged US side, especially at home.
But they objectively got jobbed on this call. Even the most ardent USMNT fan will recognize that.
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