Gold Cup Final 2011, Mexico Vs. USA (Copa Oro): Lineups And Live Match Thread
by Eben Lehman on Jun 25, 2011 5:19 PM PDT
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Tonight's game really needs no introduction. We all know the stakes -- there's a continental championship on the line, as well as a berth in the 2013 Confederations Cup. But let's be honest, the real battle will be for bragging rights in North America's most intense international rivalry. The 2011 Gold Cup final represents the newest chapter in the ongoing Mexico-United States football saga. Hopefully, the game can live up to the incredible hype.
The United States will be bringing a slightly different lineup to the final. Landon Donovan returns to the starting 11 as expected, while Freddy Adu, who impressed as a sub against Panama, also gets a starting nod. Clint Dempsey moves to striker, with Juan Agudelo starting the game on the bench.
Mexico brings the usual starting lineup to the final. Both Carlos Salcido and Andres Guardado were question marks because of lingering injuries, but both appear fit enough to start the match on the field.
United States lineup (4-2-3-1): Tim Howard; Eric Lichaj, Carlos Bocanegra, Clarence Goodson, Steve Cherundolo; Michael Bradley, Jermaine Jones; Landon Donovan, Freddy Adu, Alejandro Bedoya; Clint Dempsey.
Mexico lineup (4-2-3-1): Alfredo Talavera; Rafael Márquez, Carlos Salcido, Hector Moreno, Efrain Juárez; Gerardo Torrado, Israel Castro; Andres Guardado, Giovani Dos Santos, Pablo Barrera; Javier "Chicharto" Hernández.
Kickoff will be at 9pm ET (6pm local time in Pasadena, CA), and the game can be seen live on Univision and Fox Soccer Channel in the United States.
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Yeah dude
Myself, Eben, and Nick are USA fans who just like Mexico. I’m cheering for the US but I won’t be mad if Mexico wins. Just don’t be a dick (I know you aren’t).
by Kevin McCauley on Jun 25, 2011 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont have FSC So I am watching on univision and I dont speak spanish
but even then univision commercials are 100 times better then afs on any english channel
thats whats so weird about this game
You can;t tell who is just being all about the game when they say something like “fuck mexico”, which is pretty normal for any other game, let alone rivalry game or if they are like “no bro Seriously fuck mexico and incidentally I was very fond of the separate but equal policy”
its so much stress my liberal white guilt hurts
by theroosevelts on Jun 25, 2011 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I was going to reply earlier
then Michael Bradley happened. How’s things?
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Benfica, I believe, but he's always being loaned out
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I'm a newer fan of soccer
Does the USA stand any chance?
not if you read anything Kevin Mccauley or ryan rosenblatt write
but lets call it 4-1 or 3-1on a win for the red white and blue
by theroosevelts on Jun 25, 2011 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
But Mexico are favorites. Unconventional lineup from US.
by Kevin McCauley on Jun 25, 2011 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow....totally was not expecting that to happen
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So far good game
Exactly what I hoped. And Mexico goes down; hopefully US won’t bunker down and play defence from now on.
by FMFfan on Jun 25, 2011 6:20 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Tim Howard upset
Most I’ve him upset throughout the tournament
by FMFfan on Jun 25, 2011 6:23 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
They should've started Aldo
I think he would’ve been able to head one of those shots
by FMFfan on Jun 25, 2011 6:27 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
He's so lethal off the bench though
And that would require a formation change
by Kevin McCauley on Jun 25, 2011 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
LD gol
Came out of nowhere!!! Now Mexico is worse off than they were against Guatemala. Slow start is going to kill them. They better keep their cool and keep peppering Howard; one of those shots will eventually go in.
by FMFfan on Jun 25, 2011 6:32 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
GOL!!!!!!!!!!!
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dies freddy adu have a drug problem or something?
because being fresh out of rehab for this tournament after a 4 year bender is the only explanation of his shit play for years casing him to be shuffled around so much and then hsi astounding play in this tournament
GOL!!!!!
DOS DE DOS!!!!!!
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Can Reynoso take care of biz?
I sure hope so. Although is this his first game since the end of the Apertura?
by FMFfan on Jun 25, 2011 6:51 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Highly Entertaining First Half
Haven’t had that much fun watching soccer ever..then again my sample size is small
I love soccer and write about it daily
And that was one of the most entertaining halves I’ve ever seen
by Kevin McCauley on Jun 25, 2011 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
GOL!!!!~~~!!!!
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Too close
The bar can be your friend or your enemy
by FMFfan on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Castro and Torrado getting overrun by Bradley and Jones
Mexico can create with their speed but they’re not holding the ball or winning it back through the middle. Could Zavala be a good change?
There's your dagger
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Hey kevin new article idea, "an open letter to harry"
first installment, dear harry Dos Santos is kinda good. Why haven’t you noticed?"
Gooooollllllllaaaaaazzzzzzoooooo!!!!!!
by FMFfan on Jun 25, 2011 7:43 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
What am I doing watching this on TV???
Lucky bastards in the Rose Bowl
by FMFfan on Jun 25, 2011 7:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Not sure
He showed balls and his team played pretty well. I’m back on his side.
by Kevin McCauley on Jun 25, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking that too until he took out adu for sacha
jesus did I really just type that?
by theroosevelts on Jun 25, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Israel Castro!!!!
Can’t believe he missed that!?!?! Oh well better men than him have missed
by FMFfan on Jun 25, 2011 7:49 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Reynoso shows he deserves to be here
Nice block
by FMFfan on Jun 25, 2011 7:52 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Mexico deserved it
Better team won today…unlike the U-17 who defeated Netherlands through a lot of luck and some skill
by FMFfan on Jun 25, 2011 8:04 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Excuse me while I erase all the snarky comments i was preparing for the monday hoddle of cofe to be directed at kevin and ryan...
but god damn that dos santo goal was the sex
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