Gold Cup 2009 Final: US vs. Mexico
Filed Under: Sports | By: Tina Chubb
Jul 27, 2009 | Comments 3
Last night saw the final game of the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, between the U.S and Mexico. The sell out crowd of nearly 80,000 people sat and watched, as the U.S Men’s National Team were beaten by Mexico 5-0 at the Giants Stadium.
According to ussoccer.com, it has been a memorable journey to the final for the U.S team. This year was their third consecutive Gold Cup final and their seventh appearance overall. It seemed as though the U.S had the better play in the first half.
But that was soon cut short, when the Jamaican referee awarded Mexico a penalty kick in the 55th minute. That changed things with play and Mexico went on to win 5-0. The U.S’s loss to Mexico, is their first loss to a CONCACAF opponent at home in 58 games.
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even a blind hog can find an acorn every now and then.
The crowds attending soccer games throughout the country this summer have been spectacular. Yes, soccer is on its way of becoming a top 3 spectator sport in the country.
US put a second string team in the Gold Cup, so no big deal there.
And, MLS, which is only 14 years young, has a higher average attendance than both NBA and NHL. Yes, soccer has arrived in the US!!!
does anyone know where our KEY players were?, Donavon? Beasley? Our REAL Goalie? Bocanegra and more???
5 to 0?? What a shame…..