USA v Mexico: 5 Things we learnt from this game

#4 Horrible positioning from USA results in the opener from Hernandez

Mexico v United States

Just when it seemed like the United States were breaking Mexico's rhythm by intercepting consistently, winning fouls and defending corners well, a sensational move from the away side resulted in the opener.

One may also argue that Chicharito's well-taken header more or less decided the fate of the game itself, as USA struggled to capitalize on chances in the final third and later ran out of ideas.

Tecatito Corona, who was pretty much having an ordinary outing, did spectacularly well to go through the legs of Dest, and then maintaining the presence of mind to supply a first-rate assist to Hernandez.

Just 21 minutes in, the Sevilla forward netted his side's first goal - from there, not many would bet against his poacher's instincts.

However, what's more important to scan and note is Wil Trapp's positioning and awareness. As a defender, you just cannot allow Chicharito to remain unlocked behind your back. Besides, if looked at the moment when the cross came in, there were two other black shirts free inside the 18-yard box - completely unmarked.

Once Corona broke away from the full back's challenge, it was just a matter of choice, as to who he would have to pick out.