The MLS All-Stars came face to face with the Liga MX All-Stars from Mexico on Wednesday night, winning the game during a nail-biting penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regular time.
Following the 90 minute match, the game went straight to a five-round penalty shootout, which the MLS All-Stars narrowly won 3-2.
The Liga MX All-Stars got an early lead in the 20th minute courtesy of Cruz Azul’s Jonathan Rodriguez, before the MLS All-Stars were able to equalize through Los Angeles FC’s Jesus Murillo in the 53rd minute. This was a standout moment for Murillo, who scored in front of his home fans in the Banc of California Stadium.
New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner delivered a strong performance between the sticks, saving penalties from Monterrey’s Rogelio Funes Mori and Club América’s Salvador Reyes while UNAM’s Erik Lira blasted his penalty wide.
This All-Star game is the latest installment in what has been a bitter soccer rivalry between the United States and Mexico as of late, with the United States defeating Mexico 1-0 in the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on August 1.
