Mexico grabbed their tenth Gold Cup championship after beating the United States 2-1 during Monday morning's final match. The tournament covers teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean regions. Chris Richards put America ahead with a header just four minutes after kickoff. Raul Jimenez brought Mexico back level with his goal at the 27-minute mark. Edson Alvarez sealed the victory for Mexico when he scored the winner with 77 minutes gone.
The Mexican squad defended their crown from the previous tournament with this latest triumph. America started strong but could not hold onto their early advantage against their rivals. Jimenez delivered when his team needed him most during the first half comeback. Alvarez became the hero when he found the net late during the second half action. Mexico celebrated another Gold Cup success after the final whistle blew.
The Mexican squad defended their crown from the previous tournament with this latest triumph. America started strong but could not hold onto their early advantage against their rivals. Jimenez delivered when his team needed him most during the first half comeback. Alvarez became the hero when he found the net late during the second half action. Mexico celebrated another Gold Cup success after the final whistle blew.
