United States vs. Mexico Concacaf Gold Cup Highlights | FOX Soccer

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A packed Allegiant Stadium set the stage for another fierce chapter in the United States–Mexico rivalry, this time in the Concacaf Gold Cup Final. Mexico seized the initiative from the opening whistle, forcing goalkeeper Matt Turner into a string of reflex saves to deny early efforts from Rogelio Funes Mori and Jesús Corona. Despite long stretches of El Tri possession, the U.S. countered with bursts of pace on the flanks; Paul Arriola clipped the outside of the post and Matthew Hoppe’s curling shot required a fingertip stop from Alfredo Talavera, keeping the first half scoreless.

The tactical chess match continued after the break. Mexico’s midfield trio tried to dictate tempo, but Kellyn Acosta’s ball‐winning and Miles Robinson’s timely clearances frustrated their rhythm. Gregg Berhalter introduced fresh legs—Gyasi Zardes and Cristian Roldan—to press higher, while Tata Martino responded with Jonathan dos Santos to regain control. As end‐to‐end moments multiplied, Héctor Herrera blasted over from distance and Talavera smothered a low drive from Hoppe, yet neither side managed a breakthrough in regulation.

Extra time amplified the tension. Fatigue opened space in midfield, allowing the U.S. to earn a dangerous free kick on the left edge of the box in the 117th minute. Acosta delivered an inch-perfect service that Robinson met with a powerful, downward header inside the far post, sparking celebrations among the predominantly pro-U.S. crowd. Mexico pushed numbers forward in a frantic final spell, but Turner commanded his area and the American back line held firm.

The 1-0 victory secured the United States’ seventh Gold Cup title and their second win over Mexico in a tournament final that summer, reinforcing the program’s depth and momentum with a roster composed largely of domestic-based and European up-and-coming talent. For Mexico, the defeat prompted questions about finishing efficiency and defensive marking on set pieces, setting the stage for renewed rivalry duels in World Cup qualifying.

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