Archive for June, 2011

Mexico 4-2 United States: Mexico go 2-0 down but recover to win a brilliant final

June 26, 2011
Mexico 4-2 United States: Mexico go 2-0 down but recover to win a brilliant final

Mexico retained the Gold Cup after an open, attack-minded game.
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Santos 2-1 Peñarol: greater attacking variety gives Santos the Copa Libertadores

June 25, 2011
Santos 2-1 Peñarol: greater attacking variety gives Santos the Copa Libertadores

After a goalless first leg, goals from Neymar and Danilo gave Santos their first Copa Libertadores for nearly 50 years.
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Mexico 2-0 Honduras: extra time win for Mexico

June 24, 2011
Mexico 2-0 Honduras: extra time win for Mexico

Two extra time goals from set-pieces set up another US v Mexico Gold Cup final.
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United States 1-0 Panama: Donovan and Adu come off the bench to help break the deadlock

June 23, 2011
United States 1-0 Panama: Donovan and Adu come off the bench to help break the deadlock

Clint Dempsey scored 15 minutes from time to put the US into the Gold Cup final.
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United States 2-0 Jamaica: US dominate centre

June 19, 2011
United States 2-0 Jamaica: US dominate centre

A deflected strike from Jermaine Jones and a cool Clint Dempsey finish put the US into the semi-finals of the Gold Cup.
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