Against all odds, a US team playing without their coach Jurgen Klinsmann, managed to defeat Panama after Brek Shea scored a momentous goal in the 69th minute.
US wins fifth CONCACAF Gold Cup title he United States won its fifth CONCACAF Gold Cup title on Sunday, defeating Panama 1-0 in the final before a crowd of 57,920 at Soldier Field. Brek Shea scored the game-winning goal in the 68th minute, just seconds after entering the game as a substitute.
It also is the first international title as a coach for Jurgen Klinsmann, who won the 1990 World Cup and 1996 European Championship with Germany. Klinsmann was ousted for the match but it didn't seem to impact the game.
Kyle Beckerman was named the Man of the Match for his outstanding display in center midfield.
This was the 11th straight victory for the Americans, four more than their previous record, and they likely will leapfrog Mexico as the best team from CONCACAF when the next FIFA rankings come out Aug. 8.
So will the US winning streak continue? Tell us what you think in the comments below.
It also is the first international title as a coach for Jurgen Klinsmann, who won the 1990 World Cup and 1996 European Championship with Germany. Klinsmann was ousted for the match but it didn't seem to impact the game.
Kyle Beckerman was named the Man of the Match for his outstanding display in center midfield.
This was the 11th straight victory for the Americans, four more than their previous record, and they likely will leapfrog Mexico as the best team from CONCACAF when the next FIFA rankings come out Aug. 8.
So will the US winning streak continue? Tell us what you think in the comments below.
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