USA vs. Honduras: Jurgen Klinsmann’s Dismissal Puts USMNT in Unnecessary Danger

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Published: July 25, 2013

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For the third time in as many Gold Cup appearances, the United States men's national soccer team is headed to the final.

Before a packed house at Texas' Cowboys Stadium, the United States handily defeated Honduras 3-1 Wednesday night. Forward Eddie Johnson started the comfortable victory off with a goal in the 11th minute and the resurgent Landon Donovan capped the score with two more of his own, as the United States' three goals bested the two Honduras had given up in their previous four matches combined.

It was the type of dominant effort that had become par for the course in Gold Cup play. The United States have outscored their opponents 19-4 through five matches, winning each contest handily and extending their record win streak to 10 games. 



With Panama shocking Mexico for the second time in this tournament in the nightcap at Cowboys Stadium—thus ending El Tri's run for a Gold Cup three-peat—the United States looked like a heavy favorite for Sunday's finale. Bovada has the USMNT installed as a one-goal favorite for the championship and a -400 favorite to win the whole thing, which will be held at Soldier field.

Just one problem—the United States may have to capture their first Gold Cup in six years without manager Jurgen Klinsmann. 



The U.S. boss was dismissed late in Wednesday night's match, after showing up referee Walter Quesada on a questionable call in the 88th minute. Klinsmann, known for his at-times animated behavior, stood out on the pitch arguing that the Hondurans were purposefully going after his players with hard fouls. A two-man tackle on team captain DaMarcus Beasley drew the strongest reaction, as it looked on the field to be borderline deserving of a red card.

Fed up with the "let 'em play" attitude of the refs, Klinsmann went a bit overboard in his protesting and was booted off the field.

  Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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