US Men's National Team Wins CONCACAF Gold Cup with 1-0 Victory Against Panama Associated Press
go to original July 29, 2013

USA vs Panama Final Highlights (concacaf)

CHICAGO - It took Brek Shea less than a minute to give the US a goal. And the Gold Cup title.

Shea scored 42 seconds after coming into the game as a substitute, and his goal in the 69th minute gave the United States a 1-0 victory over Panama in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final. It is the fifth Gold Cup title for the US, but it’s first since 2007. The victory also extended the Americans’ winning streak to a record 11 games, four more than their previous best.

When the final whistle sounded, the Americans on the bench raced onto the field to join their teammates. Several players jumped up and down, and hugs and high-fives were exchanged. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann, who watched the game from a luxury box after being suspended for his tirade over the officiating in the semifinal, quickly made his way down to the field, pumping his fists in the air as he walked.

The Panamians, meanwhile, could only watch in disappointment. They came into the game full of confidence after beating Mexico twice during the tournament, but never really threatened the United States.

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