Mexico down USA 2-1 in key World Cup qualifier

Miguel Sabah's 81st-minute goal lifted Mexico to a 2-1 victory over the United States in a 2010 World Cup qualifier in the North and Central America and Caribbean region. Sabah, who came on in the 78th, needed just minutes to make his presence felt. He took full advantage of a ball from the left from Efrain Juarez and blasted past US keeper Tim Howard. Charlie Davies had given the United States the lead with his ninth-minute strike off a through ball from Landon Donovan. Israel Castro equalized 10 minutes later, his shot from outside the penalty area sailing just under the crossbar and out of reach of Howard.