OAKLAND, Calif. - Thousands of soccer fans packed the Oakland Coliseum for a historic international match between Japan and Mexico, which ended in a 0-0 draw.

The city says it was more than just a game, it was a chance to showcase Oakland’s community and culture.

Hours before kickoff, the Coliseum parking lot was transformed into a massive party zone. Tens of thousands of fans turned out showcasing pride for their teams and for Oakland.

"I’m here because the Raiders played here, the Warriors played here, there’s a lot of history here and this is a great vibe," said Omar Valdovinos of Oakland.

"Born and raised here, I love Oakland, I will always love Oakland. We just want Oakland to be better, show the community that Oakland is a great place to be," said Cynthia Rojas of Oakland. "The

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