US defender Miles Robinson scored the winner for USA in the 117th minute to beat Mexico in the CONCACAF Gold cup in Los Angeles. This is the 7th tittle for USA, now just one behind Mexico (8 tittles). Mexico had the upper hand through out the match but they missed many chances on shot.
This was Robinson's (24) third goal for USMNT from 9 matches, who plays in Major League Soccer Atlanta United 2 club.
US beat Qatar in the semi final for the same score. Qatar missed chances and a penalty too to miss chance to play final. Gyasi Zardes scored the winning goal in semi.
Mexico beat Canada in the semi match for 2-1. In the injury time (90+9') Herrera scored the winning goal in the dramatic and thrilling match after both team stayed on level. Pineda scored the first goal from a penalty in the 45+2' minute to give Mexico lead. Canada came back to game in 57', with a brilliant goal by Buchanan.
Qatar's Alemoz Ali was top scorer in the tournament with 4 goals. Hector Herrera of Mexico was chosen as best player of the tournament. USA's Matt Turner got Best goal keeper award and Canada's Tajon Buchanan was selected as best young player. USA got fair play award.
CONCACAF (The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football) conducts championship for its members every two years since 1963. From 1991 it was renamed as Gold Cup. In 2021, USA hosts 16th edition of Gold cup from 10 July to 1 August. After qualifying rounds, 16 teams compete in the final rounds. As World cup 2022 hosts, CONCACAF decided to give Qatar a guest entry in 2021 and 2023 tournaments.
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