Mexico and the U.S. fought for 120 minutes and seemed to be ready to decide the CONCACAF title from the spot, when right back Paul Aguilar struck the ball with only two minutes left in extra time to send it into the back of Brad Guzan's net, starting chaos among fans at the Rose Bowl. With this win, Mexico won the right to represent the region in the 2017 Confederations Cup.
Aguilar's shot won the first game for Mexico against the U.S. in six games, also breaking Jurgen Klinsmann's unbeaten streak facing El Tri.
#2TE @adidasMX informa: GOLAZO de Paul Aguilar #ElFutbolEsNuestro http://t.co/tbFSWYYoGu
— Selección Nacional (@miseleccionmx) October 11, 2015
Mexico's fans exploded with joy after defeating their most hated opponent. Here are some of their comments.
Paul Aguilar celebrations kill any celebration I've seen
— Alex (@Lexxthebarber_) October 11, 2015
Paul Aguilar's goal was just something else.
— Chalino Jr. ⚽️ (@Have0Hoes) October 11, 2015
That moment when Paul Aguilar scored and threw himself to the barrier!
— Francisco Orozco (@Ciscoo_o) October 11, 2015
"Hey Donald, did you like Paul Aguilar's goal?"
—Oye Donald Trump, ¿te gustó el gol de Paul Aguilar? — pic.twitter.com/dOhm5TbySJ
— HUMOR al fútbol (@HumorAlFutbol) October 11, 2015
"Fifth goal for Paul Aguilar for El Tri. His last came against Trinidad & Tobago three months ago."
USA 2-3 MEX (118') - Quinto gol de Paul Aguilar con México. El último se lo hizo a Trinidad y Tobago hace 3 meses.
— MisterChip (Alexis) (@2010MisterChip) October 11, 2015
— Blue Meanie Mike (@mconiaris) October 11, 2015
World class goal. And a likely and deserved win for El Tri.
— Bob Ley (@BobLeyESPN) October 11, 2015