US Beats Mexico 2-0, Clinches World Cup Berth Andrew Keh - The New York Times
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USA Vs Mexico 2-0 - All Goals & Match Highlights - September 10 2013 - World Cup Qualifier (ESPN/ShivDes357)

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Smoke and white confetti wafted across the crammed stands, engulfing fans here Tuesday night as they bounced shoulder-to-shoulder, screaming.

“You’re not going to Brazil,” was the singsong chant, addressed to the Mexican team. The song and celebration marked Eddie Johnson’s 49th-minute goal, which cut the tension inside a roaring Columbus Crew Stadium.

Almost 30 minutes later, Landon Donovan tapped home the Americans’ second goal, extending a tradition at this stadium, against this opponent. The United States had defeated Mexico here, 2-0, in their three previous World Cup qualifying cycles: 2001, 2005 and 2009. And they did it again Tuesday night, weathering an early storm from a desperate Mexican squad before Johnson and Donovan delivered the killer blows to delight an announced crowd of 25,584.

“Dos a cero!” the American fans yelled, over and over, the songs telling the story.

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