Miles Robinson broke through in the 117th minute on Sunday to give the Stars and Stripes another win over their rivals
A summer blessed by two intense tournament finals between the U.S. men’s national team and Mexico concluded in thrillingย fashion on Sunday, with center back Miles Robinson heading inย the Gold Cup winner for the USMNT deep into extra-time.
Though the sides were significantly different than the ones that met one another for the chaotic Nations League final in June, the level of drama remained roughly the same. Robinson’s goal set off a dogpile with teammates near the corner flag, wild celebrations in the stands and reactions on social media.
Goal has chronicled how the Gold Cup final went down.
Missed chances both ways
The fact the match even reached extra time was a shocker, as both teams created and missed phenomenal chances.
Paul Arriola had two of the best in regulation for the USMNT.ย Orbelin Pineda went close several times for Mexico.
Off the post for the United States ๐ฅดpic.twitter.com/TIzqPiDuH4
โ Goal (@goal) August 2, 2021
Pineda gets a clean look but can’t put it on frame for Mexico! ๐ฌ pic.twitter.com/cH3dGVaRKz
โ FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 2, 2021
I donโt totally understand โexpected goalsโ but it feels like it should something like USA 8-8 Mexico.
โ Sam Borden (@SamBorden) August 2, 2021
How is this match still level ๐ฑ pic.twitter.com/qClcvjm1v5
โ Goal (@goal) August 2, 2021
Herrera escapes with yellow for high boot
El Tri midfielder Hector Herrera may have been fortunate to remain on the pitch after this second-half challenge…
absolutely not pic.twitter.com/xfDDXtqvFV
โ Hector Diaz (@iamHectorDiaz) August 2, 2021
Red card?
Not for Mexicoโs Hector Herrera in the #GoldCup final ๐ฅต
โ Sacha Pisani (@Sachk0) August 2, 2021
Yellow ๐๐๐๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/3hE98tnj1T
โ Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) August 2, 2021
Gotta respect Herreraโs insistence on seeing just how far one can go with Concacaf officiating before getting sent off.
โ Anthony Kristensen (@AMFKristensen) August 2, 2021
USMNT wins it late through Robinson
MILES ROBINSON PUTS THE UNITED STATES AHEAD DEEP INTO EXTRA-TIME ๐บ๐ธpic.twitter.com/IHmikFjsHc
โ Goal (@goal) August 2, 2021
The United States has beaten Mexico in the Gold Cup final!
Summer trophy count: ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/POGbE630Jg
โ Goal (@goal) August 2, 2021
Dread it. Run from it. 2026 is coming. #USAvMEX ๐บ๐ธ๐ pic.twitter.com/VgrDQA4uLL
โ Alek (@Alekzandur) August 2, 2021
Wow, you gotta give it to them. Fighting till the end ๐บ๐ธ ๐๐ฟ#proud #USAvMEX
โ bambadjan (@RealBambadjan) August 2, 2021
The โCโ is for CHAMPIONS! ๐ช๐ผ ๐ช๐ผ
Congrats, boys #USMNT #USA #FutbolAmericas
โ herculez gomez (@herculezg) August 2, 2021
Warriors man. Kings of Concacaf. WHAT A PERFORMANCE FROM THIS TEAM. @USMNT Champs.
โ Stu Holden (@stuholden) August 2, 2021
Dos a Cero for the summer
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โ Michael Parkhurst (@MFparkhurst) August 2, 2021
So maybe USA soccer is in pretty good shape? #USAvMEX
โ Jason Smith (@howaboutafresca) August 2, 2021
present and future of soccer in the US looking brightโ congrats to @USMNT Conocaf @GoldCup gold cup champions
โ Matthew McConaughey (@McConaughey) August 2, 2021
OMG OMG OMG MILES ROBINSON WITH THE GO-AHEAD GOAL!!! ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ Heโs been exceptional for the #USMNT tonight! #USAvMEX
โ Alex Stec (@Alex_Stec_) August 2, 2021
๐บ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ The seven time #GoldCup21 champions! #USMNT! #ThisIsOurs #OurFinal pic.twitter.com/SwZzAoC182
โ Gold Cup (@GoldCup) August 2, 2021
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