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Played
June 6, 2011 1:00 AM BST
Cowboys Stadium — Arlington, Texas
Referee: E. Wijngaarde
Attendance: 80108
June 6, 2011 1:00 AM BST
Cowboys Stadium — Arlington, Texas
Referee: E. Wijngaarde
Attendance: 80108
90′ +4
And that's it from me! I'm David Gubala and it was a pleasure covering tonight. You can follow me on twitter @DavidGubala for more Gold Cup coverage. Thanks!
90′ +4
CHICHARITO!!! GOAL!!! FABULOUS FIVE!!!!
90′ +3
Penalty Goal Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez
90′ +3
Red Card Marvin René González Leiva
90′ +3
CHICHARITO FOULED
90′ +3
PENALTY!!!!
90′ +3
Mexico continue possessing the ball
90′ +1
91st minute and Mexico, including Barrera, are playing with no difference to how they started playing. Incredible endurance.
88′
El Salvador free kick, but goes straight into into Ochoa's hands.
85′
Mexico possessing the ball now. "Oles" are becoming really clear now and this one looks to be almost over and done with.
82′
El Salvador holding onto the ball in Mexico's half. Long searching ball goes out for an Ochoa goal kick.
79′
Substitution 
R. Zelaya 
R. Corrales
R. Zelaya R. Corrales
79′
Barrera is a worry for Mexico fans. Taken out due to an injury of some sort.
77′
Reyna with a whip, but just wide off the diving Montes
76′
El Salvador trying to create momentum with a couple of exchange passes. Rafa Marquez has it all covered.
75′
Mexico's ability to play those diagonal balls can be crucial in further stages of this tournament. How they play on turf is also remarkable.
74′
Substitution 
Jose Andrés Guardado 
Á. Reyna
Jose Andrés Guardado Á. Reyna
74′
Reyna looking to come on for Mexico
71′
Let's be honest folks, Group A is done. Only a matter of first and second at this point.
69′
Substitution Giovani dos Santos Rafa Márquez
Giovani dos Santos Rafa Márquez 
67′
Assist Jose Andrés Guardado
67′
Substitution A. Flores S. Martín
A. Flores S. Martín 
67′
Goal Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez
66′
GOAL!!!!!! CHICHARITO!!!!! FOUR CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!
64′
De Nigris again! With a chance to put it away for 4-0! Skies it over the bar
63′
Yellow Card D. Alas
63′
Mexico nonstop attack right now. El Salvador shocked and constantly on their heels!
61′
RAMPANT MEXICO! 3 goals in 5 minutes!!!!
60′
Substitution V. Turcios G. Baires
V. Turcios G. Baires
60′
CHICHARITO!!!!! 3-0!!!!
59′
Assist Jose Andrés Guardado
59′
Goal Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez
58′
Goal A. De Nigris
57′
GOAL! DE NIGRIS! 2-0
56′
Substitution Israel Castro A. De Nigris
Israel Castro A. De Nigris
55′
Goal Efrain Juarez
55′
Dos Santos crosses the ball into Juarez, but his shot is rebounded by Montes and allows Juarez to head in the deflection. 1-0 MEXICO!
55′
GOAL! JUAREZ!
55′
GOAL!!! JUAREZ!!!!!!
55′
Salcido's shot goes way over the bar. Goal kick for Montes now.
53′
Corner Mexico
52′
Mexico again attacking down the flanks. Chicharito lining up in the penalty box, looking to make up for his missed opportunity
50′
Chicharito! Onside, but his effort goes straight at Montes! What a chance for Mexico!
48′
Dos Santos with an individual effort in the penalty box, but too many blue shirts around him
47′
Zelaya in a close effort! Corner El Salvador!
45′ +1
Mexico kick off the 2nd half
45′ +1
And that's it. 0-0 at the half. Mexico having the edge and playing well with the turf
45′
One minute added on
43′
Dos Santos cross hit just a bit too hard. Juarez tried recovering it but El Salvador defense stood still
40′
Main problem that El Salvador face themselves with is not enough numbers up for them.
39′
Guardado! With a half-volley! Well driven cross into him, but the Mexican comes just short of a lead!
38′
El Salvador creating danger in Mexico's half. Mexico prevailing any loose balls from going through
37′
Good moments for Mexico as they try to establish an ongoing rhythm
33′
Good moments for Mexico as they try to establish an ongoing rhythm
32′
El Salvador forcing much of the play in their opponent's half
31′
Beautiful chip to Chicharito, but the Mexican is just offside.
29′
Yellow Card Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez
Chicharito
Chicharito
28′
Yellow Card Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez
28′
Effort hits off Mexico wall, nothing coming of it.
27′
Zelaya taken down! Free kick for El Salvador about 25 yards out from goal.
26′
Yellow Card Rodríguez
25′
Breathtaking Atmosphere in Dallas
23′
Mexico with a cross seeking Juarez but nothing coming of it
21′
Flores seemingly the most active player for El Salvador tonight. Great aggressiveness coming from him
21′
Flores seemingly the most active player for El Salvador tonight. Great aggressiveness coming from him
18′
Chippy play from El Salvador's flores
17′
Crossbar! Mexico's Barrera cutting inside from the right hand side and sees his spectacular effort hit the woodwork. 0-0 still
14′
El Salvador puts the first scare on Mexico! Flores with a rip that goes just wide of Ochoa's right side
13′
Free kick El Salvador. About 35 yards out
12′
Salvadorians with a brief attack but nothing Salcido couldn't handle. Dos Santos now with an effort well over the bar.
9′
Mexico trying to hold onto possession in these early minutes.
7′
Mexico corner
5′
El Salvador pushing numbers forward early on. Good pressure from them.
Hello all, I'm David Gubala, your host tonight for Mexico - El Salvador
Possession is killing El Salvador. Mexico playing world class football right now.
Dos Santos coming off. Big applause for him
Results
Times In BST
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Final
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez Striker Man Utd. |
7 | 1 |
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R. Zelaya Striker Alania |
4 | 1 |
|
A. De Nigris Striker Monterrey |
4 | 0 |
|
Clint Dempsey Midfielder Tottenham |
3 | 0 |
|
Giovani dos Santos Striker Mallorca |
3 | 0 |
