It's been 75 years of frustration, defeats and close calls, but the U.S. men's soccer team finally beat Mexico on their home turf Wednesday night. 

Dominated for most of the night at one of soccer's most intimidating venues, the Americans beat the Olympic champions 1-0 in an exhibition behind Michael Orozco Fiscal's goal in the 80th minute and Tim Howard's late sprawling saves.

"The goal was for the U.S. fans and the whole U.S. We made history," said Orozco Fiscal, a 26-year-old defender from Orange, Calif., whose parents were born in Mexico.

A trio of second-half substitutes created the goal.

Brek Shea cut inside Severo Meza on the left flank and crossed to Terrence Boyd at the top of the 6-yard box. With his back to the goal, Boyd took a touch with his left foot and with his right made a quick backheel pass to Orozco Fiscal, who with his left foot poked it from 3 yards past goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and defender Jorge Torres Nilo for his first international goal.

Orozco Fiscal, who plays in Mexico for San Luis, was a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team but hasn't established himself with the varsity.