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CONCACAF Gold Cup started today and Man U.'s Chicharito Hernandez scored a Hat Trick as Mexico routed El Salvador 5-0. It looks like it's going to be a fun month.
Cuba looked poor as did Grenada.
It looks like the Caribbean nations haven't been able to get on terms with the north and central american teams yet.
Maybe Jamica are the ones.
Maybe Usain Bolt could play for them! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by aki13
Usain Bolt: I could play for Man Utd when I retire - ESPN Soccernet
Well, the Gold Cup final is between Mexico and the US this Saturday. It's the expected matchup, but they took varied routes getting there.
The US stumbled through it's group losing for the first time in group play to Panama and struggling to score. They did get through though, and there was even a Freddy Adu sighting.
Mexico meanwhile marched it's way through with an 18-2 aggregate score with Man. U's Javier Hernandez scoring 7 goals in 5 games. They did this despite managing to get 5 players suspended for testing positive for clenbuterol (the same stuff Alberto Contador tested for). Like Contador they blamed tainted meat, and being Mexico, they may actually have a case, because despite government proclamations to the contrary, it's use by farmer's is rampant down there.
Speaking of Hernandez, I read an interview where Sir Alex Ferguson compared him to former England Player Gary Lineker, saying that he could score all sorts of odd goals be it off his shin or chest or whatever. Hernandez' seventh goal last night was like that, he scored off of a corner with kind of a pelvic thrust.
YouTube - ‪Goal Javier Hernandez Mexico 2 -0 Honduras HD‬‏
I think he learned that move from Ryan Giggs. :p
Well, Mexico beat the US 4-2 in a thrilling game in which the US jumped out to a 2-0 lead before Mexico came storming back. Hernandez didn't score but was named MVP of the tourney. The man of the match last night for me was Gio dos Santos. He had just a sublime goal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsE5l...eature=related
Barrera scored twice last night and just had a great tournament. You watch him play and wonder why he never got in games at West Ham. Dos Santos has always had maturity issues but he might just be focusing now and get some first team action from Tottenham.
I first started following soccer seriously last year because of Chicharito, I knew he was something special. This is the group that won the U-17 World Cup in 2005 and they are coming of age now. This group can really challenge on the world stage in the future I believe.
A good comeback for Mexico. Next we look forward to Copa America
On the subject of South American football River Plate were relegated at the weekend!
Yes the River Plate v Belgrano second leg, ended with River being relegated for the first time in their history, and sparked mass riots on the streets, it has caused a bit of concern as Argentina start hosting the Copa America this weekend.
Here's a vid of the riots at the end of the game
YouTube - ‪River Plate vs. Belgrano 1:1 - *Full Version* Riots after the Match *Full Version*‬‏
Then it spilt onto the streets
YouTube - ‪Video of Buenos Aires riots as River Plate relegated 1st time ever‬‏
Copa America
Argentina Vs Colombia
With Agentina's lineup I was happily surprised to see that Colombia almost took away the 3 points.
Fun well fought game.
And by the way, Brazil looked terrible on its first game.
I now officially have Copa America fever.
Very cool!
:s mokin: