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 big soccer game. It decided who would win the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament. This exciting match happened at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, USA. It took place on July 26, 2017. The two teams playing were the United States and Jamaica.
The United States team won the final game 2–1. This victory gave them their sixth CONCACAF Gold Cup title.
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How Teams Reached the Final
To get to the final, both the United States and Jamaica had to play many games. They started in the group stage, then moved to the knockout rounds.
United States' Journey
The United States team was in Group B. They played three games in this stage:
- They tied 1–1 with Panama.
- They won 3–2 against Martinique.
- They won 3–0 against Nicaragua.
The U.S. team finished first in their group. This meant they moved on to the knockout stage. In the knockout stage:
- They won 2–0 against El Salvador in the quarter-finals.
- They won 2–0 against Costa Rica in the semi-finals.
These wins earned them a spot in the final!
Jamaica's Journey
Jamaica was in Group C. Here's how they did in their group games:
- They won 2–0 against Curaçao.
- They tied 0–0 with Mexico.
- They tied 1–1 with El Salvador.
Jamaica finished second in their group. This was enough to move them into the knockout stage. In the knockout stage:
Jamaica's strong performance also led them to the final match!
The Final Match
Game Highlights
The final was a very close and exciting game. The first goal came just before halftime. Jozy Altidore of the U.S. team scored with a fantastic free-kick. He kicked the ball from about 30 yards away. It sailed over the defenders and into the top corner of the net.
Jamaica quickly responded in the second half. In the 50th minute, Je-Vaughn Watson scored for Jamaica. He kicked the ball into the net after a corner kick. The score was now 1–1, making the game even more thrilling.
The winning goal came very late in the game. With only two minutes left, Jordan Morris scored for the United States. The ball came to him in the penalty area. He took a shot with his right foot, and it went into the right corner of the net. This goal made the score 2–1 for the U.S. and secured their victory!
Match Details
This section shows the official details of the game.
| July 26, 2017 18:30 PDT |
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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 players who started the game for each team. Substitutions are players who came into the game later.
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     Jamaica
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Man of the Match: Assistant referees: |
Match Rules
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See also
In Spanish: Final de la Copa de Oro de la Concacaf 2017 para niños
