Miguel Sabah fires a close-range shot that beat the U.S. defense and gave Mexico a 2-1 lead in the 82nd minute of their World Cup qualifier on Wednesday at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. (Alfredo Estrella / AFP / Getty Images)
Miguel Sabah, bottom, celebrates his go-ahead goal with teammates (from right) Giovanny Dos Santos, Israel Castro and Nery Castillo. (Luis Acosta / AFP / Getty Images)
A soccer fan of Mexico cheers during the World Cup qualifying match on Wednesday at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. (Dario Lopez-Mills / Associated Press)
Charlie Davies of the U.S. and Carlos Salcido of Mexico battle for possession of the ball Wednesday. (Claudio Cruz / Associated Press)
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Mexico’s Israel Castro, second from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring the equalizing goal in the 22nd minute Wednesday. (Miguel Tovar / Associated Press)
American goalkeeper Tim Howard secures a stop after a shot by Mexico on Wednesday. (Dario Lopez-Mills / Associated Press)
Mexico’s Israel Castro and the U.S.’s Ricardo Clark vie for the ball during Wednesday’s match. (Miguel Tovar / Associated Press)