Viewing the match in person, and with very limited replays, I thought the defense made Ruiz look foolish (and he did get a card for diving).
The ref was sad, but I don't think the USA is ever going to get a fair shake in intl. games. The US players complained in a very limited and disciplined style, as they are coached, I suspect.
On offense, Steve Ralston was a very pleasant surprize, Johnson has speed and ball control in crowds, and Landon was everywhere and effective.
I enjoyed this game so much that I may go to Columbus for the Mex rematch.
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