Could go either way really. Both teams are not that impressive. Gotta stick withy my USA pick though. 1-0 (Agudelo scores)
Mexico should win 1. The game is in Pasadena..it will be a home game for Mexico 2. Chicharito 3. USA is not playing great soccer, just enough to get by. 4. Donovan isnt playing great ball. 5. De Nigris will come in the 2nd half and probably score as usual. the key for the US will be Dempsey
The US will take this as long as Bedoya, Adu, Donovan, and Dempsey are all on the field at the same time. Jones will dominate Mexico's central midfield. I'd say 2 - 1 US
This one should be a close call who wins since neither team is playing great at the moment, but I have to give the advantage to Mexico. Way too often Bob uses an ineffective 1st half lineup, that gives us no chance to score goals in the 1st half, then he uses a good second half lineup and we play much better. I am afraid that he will start Kljestan and Bedoya again over Donovan and Adu. Bob has a tendency to make stupid lineup decisions, and we might go down 2-0 at the half if he doesn't get the lineup correct. If the lineup is Howard,Cherundolo,Goodson,Bocanegra,Lichaj,Donovan,Jones, Bradley,Dempsey,Adu,Agudelo, then we might pull this one out but anything else will shift the advantage to Mexico in my mind.
Yeah, I can see that happening if Torrado and Castro stay in the shitty level they have shown in the cup.
This is a game of f--king moods, so let's see how the players wake up that morning and how Chepo and Bob feel about lining up and then we will see what happens. Some journalists and comentators in Mexico are afraid that recent History will prevail and that the US look stronger than the Mexican side given the latest results. I should say both sides should be really worried, not so much about the opponent but about the shitty level they are showing My prediction: 2-1 Mexico, rather from heart than from brain. And overall, I hope they cast a great game that shows some progress in the area. I believe this is a game that will be broadcasted widely so they better show a good face and not a boring one. AND ALSO, I JUST HOPE THE GAMES DOES NOT END IN STUPID PENALTY KICKS.
My heart wants the States to kill them. But I just can't deny all the factors on Mexico's side this time around...I say Mexico wins, 3-2.
Games are won or lost in the midfield and I think the USA midfield might be better than Mexico this time around. As the technical advantage that Mexico once had keeps on decreasing, I think the physical superiority of the USA midfield will begin to take its toll on the Mexicans and they won't be able to dominate possession against the USA like they have done in the past. If Mexico sits back and waits for a counter I think that they would easily win, Chepo is a good coach and I think he realizes that this Mexican team is at its best when countering and that they need to bait the opposition into pushing up their lines.
I agree Mexico is best when they counter. I just think they have too much pride to let the US have the ball. Especially how uninspiring the US attack has been it would be the perfect game-plan for Mexico. Lets hope they don't swallow their pride
we can deal with physical superiority, and counter it with your better fitnes, speet, and talent. "physical superiority wont be an issue, since the U.S.'s strategy wont be to injure our players, like in the Honduras game. You guys have the wrong idea of what playing physical means.
The big winner of this match will be CONCACAF who will cash in on ticket sales of a packed Pasadena Rosebowl(80k+ if not more!).They got the final they wanted... Well the only consolation this time around is that Jack Warner won't touch a penny of that money... I hope Mexico wins the actual match...
The last time the US scored 2 goals was against Canada. I looked it up out of curiosity. Sorry I know random
Drunk guy, Honduras is not playing so I don't know why you keep bringing them up. I doubt that Mexico has more fitness, or speed in the midfield. Take your Mexican goggles off.
I'm talking in general, not just he mid-field and did you see barrera's speed? just because they are physically bigger doesn't mean they are faster more fit.
We got this... we took on the Biotipo Perfecto and came out with the W. 3-0 Nads and Apu aint got shit on us
I hope that Agudelo does not start. LD and Bedoya should start in the wide spots with Demps as the Forward and Kletchen or Adu in the middle. Agudelo has played 60+ minutes in 4 games of this gold cup and has yet to score. This is a big time game and he is nowhere near a big time player. We need to play our best players and Agudelo is not one of our best players. (Either is Wondo, We could use Gomez or Buddle for this game.) But I don't think BB is smart enough to bench Agudelo. Mexico 2 USA 1
The Match was essentially a sellout before Last night's results. So basically if Panama and Honduras would have found ways to win it still would have been a sellout and financial cash cow. Half the stadium probably would have not shown up or tried to sell their tickets on stubhub and ebay though (but that is another story).
I can't even front. That was my biggest concern. I didn't know any Yanks or Catrachos to sell my tix to. I would've hit up Stub Hub for a quick sale.
CONCACAF is somehow calling the first American goal against Jamaica by Jermaine Jones an own goal. It doesn't really make sense, but I think it is indirect retaliation for his theatrics after getting taken down and winning that red card in the same match.
This is a tough, evenly fought match as always. I think the US had a bit tougher road to the final. That said, it's obvious the US is not clicking. Getting better but not good enough. Passing and first touch will prove critical for the US if they're to stay in the game. Mexico is definitely sharper with the ball and playing with more pace. If Mexico can keep the tempo for 90 minutes it'll be a tough night for the US. But pressure Mexico and all goes out the window.