Magallon

Magallon scores twice, lifts Mexico to draw with U.S.

Magallon scores twice, lifts Mexico to draw with U.S. 2008

Jonny Magallon, pictured center, scored two goals to ensure a 2-2 with the U.S. in an exhibition.

Magallon scores twice, lifts Mexico to draw with U.S. 2008

Altidore, playing just his third match with the national team, scored in the 40th only to have Magallon retie it in the 47th.

Magallon scores twice, lifts Mexico to draw with U.S. 2008

The Mexicans kept the attack at the American end and tied the game on a corner kick that ended with Magallon beating Moor again.

Magallon scores twice, lifts Mexico to draw with U.S. 2008

Magallon scores twice, lifts Mexico to draw with U.S.

Magallon scores twice, lifts Mexico to draw with U.S. 2008

Pavel Pardo hooked a pass toward the far post and Magallon booted it home as defender Drew Moor grabbed his jersey from behind.

Magallon scores twice, lifts Mexico to draw with U.S. 2008

This time, Fernando Arce sent the pass across the goal area and Carlos Salcido deflected it to Magallon.

Magallon scores twice, lifts Mexico to draw with U.S. 2008

The 26-year-old Magallon scored his first goal in 20 career international matches.

Magallon scores twice, lifts Mexico to draw with U.S. 2008

"I'm happy for him because, besides being a defender, he also likes to score," Sanchez said of Magallon.

Magallon scores twice, lifts Mexico to draw with U.S. 2008

After the teams traded close calls early in the half, the USA was awarded a penalty kick when defender Jose Jonny Magallon got tangled with forward Brian Ching in the penalty box.

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