2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final facts for kids
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Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara hosted the final.
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| Event | 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup | ||||||
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| Date | July 26, 2017 | ||||||
| Venue | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara | ||||||
| Man of the Match | Jordan Morris (United States) | ||||||
| Referee | Walter López (Guatemala) | ||||||
| Attendance | 63,032 | ||||||
| Weather | Sunny 79 °F (26 °C) 47% humidity |
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The 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final was a very important football match. It decided which team would win the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament. This exciting game took place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, United States. The date was July 26, 2017. The two teams competing were the United States and Jamaica.
The United States team won the final match with a score of 2–1. This win earned them their sixth CONCACAF Gold Cup championship title.
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Journey to the Final Match
Both the United States and Jamaica had to play many games to reach the final. They started in the group stage, then moved on to the knockout rounds.
United States' Path to the Final
The United States team was in Group B.
- Their first game was a 1–1 draw against Panama.
- Next, they won 3–2 against Martinique.
- They finished the group stage with a strong 3–0 win over Nicaragua.
The United States finished as the winners of Group B.
In the knockout stage:
- They played El Salvador in the quarter-finals and won 2–0.
- In the semi-finals, they faced Costa Rica and won again, 2–0. This victory sent them to the final!
Jamaica's Path to the Final
Jamaica was placed in Group C.
- They started with a 2–0 win against Curaçao.
- Their second match was a 0–0 draw with Mexico.
- They drew 1–1 with El Salvador in their last group game.
Jamaica finished second in Group C.
In the knockout stage:
- In the quarter-finals, Jamaica defeated Canada 2–1.
- They then had a tough semi-final match against Mexico. Jamaica won 1–0, which was a big upset and sent them to the final against the United States.
The Big Final Match
Game Summary
The final match was very exciting, with both teams scoring goals.
Jozy Altidore scored the first goal for the United States. It happened in the very last minute of the first half. He took a free-kick from about 30 yards away. The ball flew over the defenders and into the top left corner of the net.
Jamaica quickly equalized in the 50th minute. Je-Vaughn Watson scored after a corner kick from the right side. He hit the ball with his right foot from close range.
With only two minutes left in the game, Jordan Morris scored the winning goal for the United States. The ball came to him in the penalty area, and he shot it with his right foot into the right corner of the net. This late goal secured the victory for the U.S. team.
Match Details
| July 26, 2017 18:30 PDT |
United States  |
2–1 |  Jamaica |
Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara Attendance: 63,032 Referee: Walter López (Guatemala) |
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https://www.concacaf.com/en/gold-cup/game-details?matchid=394003 | Watson  50' |
Team Lineups
Here are the starting players for both teams:
          United States
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     Jamaica
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United States Starting Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Tim Howard
- Defenders: Graham Zusi, Omar Gonzalez, Matt Besler, Jorge Villafaña
- Midfielders: Paul Arriola, Kellyn Acosta, Michael Bradley (Captain), Darlington Nagbe
- Forwards: Jordan Morris, Jozy Altidore
- Manager: Bruce Arena
Jamaica Starting Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Andre Blake (Captain)
- Defenders: Damion Lowe, Ladale Richie, Jermaine Taylor
- Midfielders: Alvas Powell, Kemar Lawrence, Oniel Fisher, Je-Vaughn Watson, Owayne Gordon
- Forwards: Romario Williams, Darren Mattocks
- Manager: Theodore Whitmore
Man of the Match: The best player of the match was Jordan Morris from the United States.
Referees: The main referee was Walter López from Guatemala.
