Gold Cup 2013: Keys to Victory for USA vs. Panama Final

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Published: July 28, 2013

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It’s going to take a few more quality victories for the United States to win over its detractors and establish itself as a legitimate contender for the 2014 World Cup. Beating Panama on Sunday would certainly be a good start.

The 2013 Gold Cup has played out as many expected—with a couple notable surprises, the biggest of which highlights just how dangerous Panama is in the final showdown.

Despite Mexico’s recent struggles in international play, few expected El Tri to come up short of the Gold Cup finals for the first time in four editions of the tournament. The favorite to traverse group A and the rest of the competition, Mexico found itself on the wrong end of two stunning upsets, both at the hands of Panama.

Beating Mexico once was impressive. Upending El Tri twice in two attempts warrants a closer look.



The Panamanians haven’t backed down from a challenge in this tournament, and they won’t start Sunday. Just one win away from a Gold Cup trophy—and redemption following a 3-1 penalty shootout loss to the Americans in the 2005 Gold Cup finals—Panama will be prepared.

For the United States to notch its fifth Gold Cup title, a lot is going to have to go right. The same holds true for Panama, however, giving fans a reason to expect a well-played match with plenty of excitement.

Let’s take a look at some keys to victory for both teams in the Gold Cup final, highlighting what fans should be watching for as the United States and Panama square off.

 

Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

When: Sunday, July 28, at 4 p.m. ET

Television/Streaming: Fox, Fox Soccer 2Go

 

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