US return to Gold Cup final
Saturday, 25 July 2009
CHICAGO, Jul 24 (AFP): The United States blanked Honduras 2-0 Thursday to earn a berth in their third-straight CONCACAF Golf Cup final.
Kenny Cooper scored as the game reached 90 minutes to clinch the win while Clarence Goodson's goal late in the first half proved to be the winner.
The United States will meet the winner of Mexico against Costa Rica Sunday at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The Americans have won the past two Gold Cup titles.
"It's a big opportunity for all of us, and we're all trying to take advantage of that," said Goodson.
Goalkeeper Troy Perkins helped seal the win with a key stop with five minutes to go. He posted his third shutout of the tournament.
It was the American's third victory in two months over Honduras.
Kenny Cooper scored as the game reached 90 minutes to clinch the win while Clarence Goodson's goal late in the first half proved to be the winner.
The United States will meet the winner of Mexico against Costa Rica Sunday at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The Americans have won the past two Gold Cup titles.
"It's a big opportunity for all of us, and we're all trying to take advantage of that," said Goodson.
Goalkeeper Troy Perkins helped seal the win with a key stop with five minutes to go. He posted his third shutout of the tournament.
It was the American's third victory in two months over Honduras.