In what appears to be another one of those memorable clashes, Mexico crushed a young American team in the final of the Gold Cup to earn their fifth, making them the most successful team in the history of the tournament. If the perennial and ubiquitous date of the 12th of August- now more used as a commercial motto than a real football date- should sound near enough, Mexico again faces the troubled question of facing the 'A' team of the US.
Although this may be asserted that the reactions among Mexican media, particularly the two rival broadcasters, were over-passionate, exaggerated and . Even though this win is in a rather different context than the one that would be the most appropriate for a revenge from the 2002 World Cup exit the fact that a five goal gap against a senior US team, taking into account the context of the last matches against the northern team, is nothing strange to highlight.
It is imperative that this win should not be taken as a push to the next match but as a step. Next 12th will be a completely different context. Yes, with advantages to the Mexicans but with the most deadly team that Bradley could assemble to counter the defeat of today.
Bradley, in the post-match interview, was visibly angry and above all, frustrated. Particularly one comment showed his annoyance against the defeat: that loosing two titles in one month is by far a 'lesson to learn.' It is obvious the irritation this commentaries bring, and the Mexican people should look after this particular attitudes; Bradley and his senior team will come with everything they have in order to zest another powerful punch on Mexican ego. The result of that will come next 12th and as always, we will have full coverage of the matter.
Both teams, in whichever perspective the reader look, struggled against their current rivals to reach the destined date. And both, more Mexico than the US, soared in level, particularly the Spanish speaking country (regarding the infamous incident against Panama). With the prospect of another revisiting of the rivalry between the two powers of the zone the match started really tough. For extended periods both teams struggled physically for possession to the utmost of stances. The match turned quite even reaching the 20th minute, the Americans having twice arrived through corners and the opposition through rapid, fast two-touch passes. Holden was the most dangerous threat for Magallón's defence, with one wide opportunity at 28th. Beckerman wide shots proved to be a constant despite being wide off the mark in all occasions. While both sides exchanged possession at will it was the Mexican team, that had posed with the last couple chances a real threat.
The outrageous score came after the first ten minutes of the second half: Giovanni again, was thumbled and Torrado executed from the spot to give the visitors the lead. Before that it was Rogers shot over the bar the moment that the Americans were closest. In order to attack more, the American full-backs simply step forward leaving huge gaps between both the midfield and defence. Obviously the man who revolutionised the game was young Gunner Carlos Vela, playing wide in the left. In one of those counterattacks, Vela set Castro who failing to score found Giovanni in the rebound, extending the gap for the Mexican side. American keeper Perkins could not see the end of his misery when five minutes later Giovanni released Vela, who stroke the ball in his Sheffield United-chip style.
Even as if it were not enough the Americans looked overpowered against such quick, agile counter-attacks and the momentum obviously put the Mexican team with the opportunity to score the fourth, in which again Giovanni was involved, just that the scorer was Castro, two minutes from end. Heaps' frustration earned the young American a straight sent off after a violent collision with Vela. To sum things up, Franco scored the fifth.
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