Granting four successive goals with a ragged defense, United States wasted their chance to defeat the Mexicans in Gold Cup final Match on the Saturday and they also missed out a key dress preparation for 2014 World Cup.
As the champion of North American, Central American and the Caribbean region, Mexico will contribute in the 2013 Confederations Cup in the Brazil, a warm-up match for World Cup that would be played there year later.
Participation in 2009 Confederations Cup in the South Africa has provided Americans with the invaluable preparation for 2010 World Cup. They have got a feel for wintry weather, altitude and the stadiums. They also increased their confidence by defeating world No. 1-ranked Spain and by taking two-goal lead against the Brazil before losing 3-2 in Confederations Cup final, an outcome not unlike to Saturday’s 4-2 fail against Mexico before the 93,420 people at the Rose Bowl ground.
Obviously, Mexico has deserved to win this fascinating match with its better attacking ability, speed and determination. El Tri won with a style and a character which should be familiar to Americans: falling behind early, declining to give up, and prevailing with the steadfast resolve.
United States, in the meantime, was left with a reorganize and tattered defense. In the early hours on, center backs Clarence Goodson and Carlos Bocanegra resist with the greedy timing of forward Javier Hernandez. Then right back Steve Cherundolo hobbles off with a sprained left ankle in 11th min of the half, leaving Americans lacking their steadiest defender.
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