2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup - The Final: Mexico Wins
Over 93,000 soccer fans filled the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California to watch Mexico and the United
States face off in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final. After 90 minutes and 6 goals, it was Mexico
that emerged victorious on a 4-2 scoreline.
Despite the end result, it was the United States that scored first in the match, thanks to Michael
Bradley:
In the 23rd minute, it was Landon Donovan who picked up the US's second goal:
With an early 2-0 lead, things were looking good for the United States, but then, in the 29th
minute, Pablo Barrera put Mexico on the scoreboard:
The United States was unable to maintain its lead going into halftime, with Andrés Guardado
getting a goal in the 35th minute:
While the United States started the first half with an early goal, it was Mexico who picked up an
early goal in the second half, thanks to Barrera:
The United States was unable to score again, but that didn't stop Giovani Dos Santos from picking
up an insurance goal for Mexico:
With this victory, Mexico has earned a spot in the 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil.
The Zygo Soccer Report @ Jun 26, 2011 7:52 AM EDT | Blog Profile
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