2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup

[apachef4]

Sucks to have Klinsmann out. I love that he has passion for this team at least. Gonna watch Mex Pan soon

Hmmm, turns out he may not miss the final. It'll go before a review board. I just figured it was the same as a player, but it's apparently a bit different.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

This has been fun. I think a fire might've been lit under Donovan. It's a great thing that he looks like the clear cut, best player on the field against this competition.

 

[TexasMan]

Who do yall got? Mexico or Panama?

I'm rooting for Panama.

 

[apachef4]

Who do yall got? Mexico or Panama?

I'm rooting for Panama.

I always root against Mexico. Unfortunately, I think they'll win.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I won't mind either outcome. I'd rather Mexico lose, but if they win it'll be nice to get a win over them in the finals. Nice boost to our confidence if we beat our biggest rival in the finals.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I've also come to the conclusion, with the exception of like 4 or 5 countries, national anthems really suck.

 

[RegentDenali]

3-1 final. Klinsmann out for the Final.

He may not be out. They mentioned FIFA and ConCaCaf will have to meet to make a decision. Rules are not cut and dry on this situation. Well see.

 

[apachef4]

Lol @ Mexico. 1-0 Panama.

 

[TexasMan]

mexic0

 

[TexasMan]

I've also come to the conclusion, with the exception of like 4 or 5 countries, national anthems really suck.

I like Uraguay's a lot.

 

[RegentDenali]

I kind of want Mexico to win, just so we can crush them in the final.

But a loss here would also be extremely satisfying.

 

[apachef4]

Mexico ties it up.

 

[TexasMan]

lal mexico

 

[gobigred]

Panama upsets Mexico to advance to final


@ Mexico

 

[RegentDenali]

Always a great day to at the urine chuckers. Bottles were getting tossed on the field in the last minutes as usual when they lose. Sweet, sweet music.

 

[boltfan72]

I was hoping for Mexico to win. Their back line is so porous that with the roll the US is on we could have beat them by 5 or 6 goals. Yeah it's a B team but our B team would have absolutely destroyed them.

 

[gobigred]

Klinsmann banned for Gold Cup final

CHICAGO -- The United States will be missing a key figure for the Gold Cup final against Panama on Sunday: their coach.

Jurgen Klinsmann was suspended for one game Friday by CONCACAF's disciplinary committee, the result of his ejection in the 87th minute of a 3-1 victory over Honduras in the semifinals Wednesday.

Klinsmann was dismissed "for showing dissent towards the referee by throwing the ball in a violent manner," the disciplinary committee found, and said FIFA rules require anyone ejected from a match to be suspended for the following game.

The decision cannot be appealed.

"I don't think it changes too much," U.S. captain DaMarcus Beasley said Friday. "It's always good to have him on the bench, but he'll give his wisdom before the game ... make sure we get off on the right foot. But it's not going to be the same not seeing his face on the sideline, giving us instructions when we need it and being the enthusiastic person that he is on the bench. Especially, when we score or he needs to tell us something if we need to change something."


Top U.S. assistant Martin Vasquez will manage the U.S. squad in Klinsmann's place.

Klinsmann was irate Wednesday after the referee failed to issue cards on a series of hard fouls against the Americans. He could be seen yelling and gesturing angrily in the direction of the referee, and was told to leave the field after he slammed a ball into the ground.

Klinsmann later apologized, saying he acted out of frustration.

"I was talking to the ref as well. There weren't any cards," Beasley said. "I got hit three, four times in somewhat the same sequence, and they didn't call anything but a foul. So I could understand his frustration. I was frustrated."

The Americans are seeking their fifth Gold Cup title. They also are looking to extend their record 10-game winning streak in all matches.

"This is what he lives and dies for," Eddie Johnson said. "This is the opportunity that American soccer has been wanting, to have a coach with such experience, who's played at the highest level and played on big teams and managed big players, to be in this position to help us get to where we're trying to go in American soccer."

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1507954/jurgen-klinsmann-suspended-gold-cup-final?cc=5901

 

[lasportzphan]

Klinsmann banned for Gold Cup final



Jurgen Klinsmann suspended for Gold Cup final - ESPN FC

A joke....

 

[ugafan6612]

Sucks but the guys are kicking butt right now. I think we win 2-1

 

[romeo212000]

Nice to see that fire from our manager.