Mexico and Japan finish goalless; South Korea ease past poor USA | OneFootball

Both of the CONCACAF big boys were in friendly action this evening as the United States took on South Korea, while Mexico faced off with Japan.

Here is what went down in the friendly showdowns.

Mexico 0-0 Japan

Japan held Mexico to a goalless draw in Oakland, despite both sides creating big chances to win the match in the second-half.

Perhaps the best chance of the game came past the hour mark when Erik Lira saw his header saved in spectacular fashion. The powerful nod looked destined for the back of the net.

Next up, Mexico will take on South Korea, while Japan will square off with an ailing USA.

USA 0-2 South Korea

Scorers: Son 18', Lee 43'

It was another defeat for the United States as they fell to South Korea in front of a pro-Korean crowd in New Jersey.

Defensive lapses allowed the visitors two goals in the opening half, the first of which was a slick finish from Son Heung-min, and the second a tidy back-heel flick from Lee Dong-gyeong.

While the United States put up a bit more of a fight in the second interval, the chaotic nature of Mauricio Pochettino's team selections were on full display as they looked disjointed, and major lacked cohesion in the final third.

The defeat sees the United States fall to a top-25 ranked team according to FIFA's rankings for the fifth straight game.

It was comfortable in the end for South Korea, who will now turn attention to a showdown with Mexico next week. Meanwhile, the U.S. will square off with Japan.

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