Date/Time: Jun 25, 2011, 9:00pm
Competition: CONCACAF Gold Cup
2011 Gold Cup Final
Live/Repeat: Live
Venue: Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California)
USA vs Mexico Live CONCACAF Gold Cup FinalThey say it's the Clash of the CONCACAF titans and todays's Gold Cup final has all the ingredients to live up to it's high expectations.
Whenever there is a Mexico vs USA clash, you can be sure that fireworks will explode. Such is the level of intensity in clashes between these two sides. And to think that it all dates back to 1934 when both sides met in a play-off tie to earn a World Cup spot makes it a special rivalry to behold.
Football is indeed a noble game and Mexico have been an icon of what noble is all about is this year's edition of the Gold Cup. Almost flawless since the tournament began and there has been this element of flair in their style of play. Could it the key tomorrow? By all means.
The current Mexican set-up has a near-perfect blend of youth and experience. But the whole team is basically built on speed, which perfectly justifies their offensive capabilities so far. It makes you wonder how much of depth do they have because nothing has seemed to change within their set-up despite losing five players who were suspended after testing positive clenbuterol.
Wins over Guatemala and Honduras in the quarter and semi-finals were tough ones but there wasn't a moment where anyone would have thrown Mexico out of proportions. Solidity has been the key as well.
Andres Guardado's speed and agility down the flanks could be a major headache for Bob Bradley's hard-working side but to think that they have someone who is a true testament to how a striker should mould his game- Javier Hernandez, is indeed a scary prospect for the Americans.
Do not forget the languid Giovanni Dos Santos and the hardworking Pablo Barrera. He might not have been a success with West Ham United but please do not count him out in a Mexican shirt. The man can be dangerous.
