Edson Alvarez ‘s second-half header gave Mexico a 2-1 win over the United States and their 10th Gold Cup title.
The USA got off to a flying start and took the lead through a Chris Richards header in the fourth minute, but Raul Jimenez equalised for Mexico in the 27th minute. Jimenez celebrated
by tapping the joystick after his goal in tribute to his former Wolves teammate Diogo Jota. Who along with his younger brother were killed in a car accident on Thursday.
With Mexico dominating possession and chances, Álvarez got on the end of a set piece and flicked the ball past Freese for the 2-1 lead. The goal was initially ruled out for offside, but after a video review the goal was given, sending the majority Mexico crowd into a frenzy.
Mexico controlled much of the second half until Alvarez headed home a corner kick to make it 2-1. Although it was initially ruled offside,เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย VAR ruled it out for goal
in stoppage time. Patrick Agyemang almost equalised for the USA. But when he was shooting, he didn’t hit the ball with his full foot, allowing Mexico’s goalkeeper
Luis Malagon to save it. Jimenez scored his 42nd goal for the national team, becoming the third-highest scorer in Mexican history.
This game was the eighth Gold Cup final between Mexico and the United States. Mexico won the championship for the 10th time, the most in the tournament, while the United States has won it seven times and Canada once.