How the US shocked Mexico

Michael Orozco Fiscal's freak goal with 10 minutes remaining was enough for the United State's to come out of Mexico victorious for the first time in the 75-year history of the rivalry by the score of 1-0.

I, and the general population thought Klinnsman lead Team USA into the Azteca for a certain loss, crossing fingers that it would not be humiliating.  Turns out, that never became the case.

How exactly did that happen?

1.  Geoff Cameron - The new Stoke City man (on loan from Houston) had a lot to prove, not only to his country, but his new club that he deserves a shot to start at center back.  He passed with flying colors.  He absolutely shut down Chicharito, 1-on-1 and with help from Maurice Edu.  His diving deflection on a cross towards the Manchester United forward only four yards from goal turned to be one of the most crucial points of the match.

2.  Tim Howard - While the first hour or so of this match was mainly uneventful, Captain America absolutely delivered when he had to, saving a deflected shot off the line, even though he already had committed himself to the other side, showing unbelievable athleticism and awareness.  His save on Chicharito's near-post header in the final minutes blew my mind.  *An "ARE YOU SERIOUS!?!?!" moment*

3.  Chicharito - Although Chicharito provided Mexico's sole attacking option, on another day he may have had a hat-trick.  Ever since he suffered his concussion, he has been less confident heading the ball and being the firecracker he used to be.  I don't see this being an issue to worry about long-term from the Mexican stance, as he still has the knack to get behind defenders and be dangerous.  To be fair, he deserved the goal Howard stole from him.

4.  Brek Shea - When Shea came on the field in the 78th minute, the heat turned up immediately.  Jurgen Klinnsman had a lot of brass to but him in, and Shea displayed total confidence.  His first touches definitely made me watch him closely, and 2 minutes after his entrance, he set up the lone goal.  He attacked his defender, megged and passed him cleanly, and put in across the six-yard box into a sea of bodies, where (sub) Terrance Boyd backheeled the ball to the far post, where (ANOTHER sub) Orozco Fiscal applied the finishing touch.

5.  Jurgen Klinnsman - While I ripped on him all week after the 22-man roster became available for public debate, he made all the right moves.  Putting Edu alongside Cameron in the back proved to be a great move, that could possibly be something we see a lot more of.  Subbing Donovan out at halftime after he struggled (although claims of a tight hamstring were made) proved a good move.  Finally, allowing Brek Shea a chance to prove himself surprised me a lot, and paid off.  

6.  Mexico's Poor Shooting - El Tri dominated possession, and rightfully deserved a better result.  They outshot the US 19-6, mainly a result of their constant crossing (28 crosses to USA's 5) however, shots on target were tied 3-3.  Can't score if you don't test the keeper.