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Gold Cup 2011

All Times U.S. Eastern
(Subject to change)

Info

Official statistics

# Player Goals Disciplinary
1
3
21
6
15
8 62'
13
4 51'
10
17 15'
9

Live Commentary

Minute   Description
90' +3 Final whistle blows and the USA come out on top 2-0. Much better from Canada in the second half but some solid defending from the USA ensured they kept their advantage.
90' +2 Dempsey is tripped in the area as shouts go up for a penalty, the referee waves play on.
90' Two additional minutes to this second half.
88' USA content to just play the ball around in these final few minutes.
87' Canada are coached by Stephen Hart since 2009, he did lead the country into the 2007 and 2009 Gold Cups but only as interim coach.
86' The Canada corner is driven in and USA clear and take a breather.
85' Throw in to Canada causes problems in the USA 6-yard box. First Simpson has an effort blocked then Gerba's effort is magnificently saved by Howard and out for a corner.
82' J. Beaulieu-Bourgault enters the game and replaces T. Dunfield.
Corner to USA and Donovan's kick is long and Canada clear.
81' R. Friend enters the game and replaces D. De Rosario.
80' Ten minutes left of normal time in this one and the USA somewhat in control. If Canada want to get anything out of this game they need to start taking a few chances.

General Game Stats

  United States Canada
Shots on goal 2 3
Shots wide 8 4
Fouls 13 7
Corner Kicks 8 4
Offsides 2 4
Possession 54% 46%