As such, Friedel will be looking forward to an extended stay in South Korea.
Mexico looked like they would come out on top after an impressive battle against Italy... On the day, however, the USA team came out on top with a 2-0 win.
Friedel - having managed to save two penalties in the tournament - had a little to do yet still managed two excellent stops when called upon.
The win means that the USA team will now go up against Germany in Ulsan in a match taking place on Friday. A place in the semi-finals at stake.