Shea saves the Day

Even though the United States was already going to advance to the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup, a win would be nice and help them face an easier team in the first round of the knock out stage. For a while it looked like nobody was going to score a goal. Both teams had some good chances but the goalies always saved it in the end. Then the US head coach brought on the former FC Dallas and new Stoke player, Brek Shea. The crazy announcers of the game went on and on about how Shea really had to prove that he deserved a spot on the USA squad and how his talent was really sucky. Firstly, how many former MLS players and USA national team players do you know can even make it to a premier league bench? And part of the season Shea was injured. So on the fast break when Donavon made the pass to Shea and Shea finished it off beautifully, I was very happy.

The quarterfinals of the tournament start today! Panama and Cuba play against each other! I think Panama will slightly edge out Cuba. The game will not be completely one sided or anything, but Panama seems the stronger side. After all, they did come in first in their group. Poor Trinidad and Tobago come against Mexico who are probably the second best team in the tournament. Although, Mexico finished second in their group during the group stage!

Tomorrows quarterfinals include the interesting match ups of the United States vs El Salvador and Honduras vs Costa Rica. I think the USA should cruise by El Salvador, but you never know with the United States team. They're not the most consistent team in the world. On my club team that I play on, a guy is from El Salvador and his talent level is very high. You never know, maybe one day you will see him on TV playing in the Gold Cup, haha. Honduras and Costa Rica is the best match up of the quarter finals to me. Costa Rica is probably favored, but I think Honduras might have a few tricks up their sleeve. So that will be the game to watch!

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