Football
The United States Scores Dramatic Gold Cup Victory Against Mexico
by privatebet.com - 2021/08/02
The final game of the CONCACAF Gold Cup was a truly wild ride, but the USA eventually managed to secure its seventh title. They defeated Mexico thanks to Miles Robinson’s dramatic goal, which he scored 117 minutes into the game. Emotions were running high at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, as both teams struggled to score a goal that would lead to the end of the game. The big twist came when Robinson’s extra-time goal finally got the USA over the finish line. "I don't know really what happened - some crazy emotions but I'm happy we got the W. We were focusing a lot on set pieces. I knew if I could get open, I could finish one and Kellyn [Acosta] put a perfect ball in so I had to finish it," said the 24-year-old defender, who’s currently playing for Atlanta United. The CONCACAF Gold Cup takes place every two years, and it’s meant to determine the continental champion of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The United States won its seventh title at this year’s tournament after defeating the defending champions, Mexico. This is their first CONCACAF Gold Cup victory since 2017, as they finished as runner-ups in 2019 after losing to Mexico.