U.S.A versus http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mexico-c2956 – Gold Cup final: First half review (Part 1)
United States took on Mexico in the Gold Cup final in Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena for an eventful matchup as the home side fielded an offensive looking line up with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Eric-Lichaj-c12709 protected Howard’s penalty area.
In midfield, United States with a three man central midfield as Clint Dempsey, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Edson-c12005 Barrera played on the left.
In central midfield, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alfredo-Talavera-c5021 performing the goalkeeping duties for the Gold Cup favourites.
The match kicked off with Mexico on the front foot as Javier Hernandez almost carved open the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Santos-c40446 ushered Mexico forward as he skipped past four United States’ players before trying his luck at Howard’s goal.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Bradley-c25275 connected with the ball via a header. Bradley’s header proved to be too powerful for the Mexican goalkeeper as U.S.A took the lead early on in the first half. The goal came completely against the run of play as Mexico had dominated the proceedings up till Freddy Adu’s corner kick.
In the 11th minute, U.S.A were forced into making their first change of the night as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonathan-Bornstein-c19003 replaced Steven Cherundolo in their central defence. The experienced centre back was taken off the field of play due to an injury concern rather than a tactical one.
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