CONCACAF Cup

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2015 CONCACAF Cup
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After extra time
DateOctober 10, 2015
Venue Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
Referee Joel Aguilar (El Salvador)
Attendance93,723
Weather97 °F (36 °C)

The CONCACAF Cup (officially the CONCACAF Cup presented by Scotiabank for sponsorship reasons) was an international soccer play-off match to determine CONCACAF's entry into the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. The 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup winner United States played against the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup winner Mexico on October 10, 2015, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, United States.

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CONCACAF decided that its representative team in the Confederations Cup would be defined in a single match, in which an official title would also be awarded. Mexico won the match 3–2 after extra time, winning the title and also qualifying for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. [1]

Background

Even though the CONCACAF Gold Cup takes place on a biennial basis, under previous guidelines prior to 2013, only the champions of the Gold Cup that was held two years before the FIFA Confederations Cup qualified as CONCACAF's representative. The decision to face the champions of the two previous editions was made to give the same importance to each edition of the Gold Cup. [2]

CONCACAF announced the introduction of a playoff and super cup match on April 5, 2013, [3] where a trophy would also be awarded. Starting from the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, the CONCACAF representative would be decided by a playoff between the two CONCACAF Gold Cup champions prior to the Confederations Cup. Then CONCACAF President Jeffrey Webb stated this "will allow the champion of every single Gold Cup edition to have the same competitive opportunity to represent CONCACAF in the worldwide competition." [3] [ failed verification ] In the case where the same national team wins both Gold Cup editions, the playoff would not be played and the team qualifies directly to the Confederations Cup. [3]

Following CONCACAF's decision to end their affiliation with Traffic Sports USA due to the 2015 FIFA corruption case, Major League Soccer's sister company Soccer United Marketing was chosen as commercial representative for the match. [4]

Qualification

Format

CONCACAF originally announced on July 23, 2015, that the playoff would be played as a single match on October 9, 2015, in the United States. [5] After the conclusion of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup on July 26, CONCACAF announced the Rose Bowl in Pasadena as the venue. [6] The date was later amended to October 10 in order "to allow fans in attendance to enjoy a day-long of festivities, including Futbol Fiesta, a free, interactive fan zone outside the Rose Bowl." [7] [8]

Ticketing

On August 27, 2015, CONCACAF announced the ticket allocation process for the match. [9] Both the United States Soccer Federation and the Mexican Football Federation received 30% of the tickets each, which was distributed through supporter groups. Another 30% was sold through a lottery where the general public could apply. The final 10% was given to local teams and sponsors. This system was to prevent the crowd being dominated by either team's supporters despite being on U.S. soil similar to previous Gold Cup finals. [10]

Squads

Each team could select up to 23 players for their squads. On September 15, 2015, CONCACAF announced the provisional team lists. [11] The final 23-player squads were announced by CONCACAF on October 5, 2015. [12]

Mexico

On October 1, the final squad was announced.

Head coach: Flag of Brazil.svg Flag of Mexico.svg Ricardo Ferretti

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Alfredo Talavera (1982-09-18)September 18, 1982 (aged 33) Flag of Mexico.svg Toluca
22 DF Israel Jiménez (1989-08-13)August 13, 1989 (aged 26) Flag of Mexico.svg UANL
32 DF Jose Rivas (1984-10-18)October 18, 1984 (aged 30) Flag of Mexico.svg UANL
42 DF Rafael Márquez (1979-02-13)February 13, 1979 (aged 36) Flag of Italy.svg Hellas Verona
52 DF Diego Reyes (1992-09-19)September 19, 1992 (aged 23) Flag of Spain.svg Real Sociedad
62 DF Jorge Torres Nilo (1988-01-16)January 16, 1988 (aged 27) Flag of Mexico.svg UANL
72 DF Miguel Layún (1988-06-25)June 25, 1988 (aged 27) Flag of Portugal.svg Porto
83 MF Jonathan dos Santos (1990-04-26)April 26, 1990 (aged 25) Flag of Spain.svg Villarreal
94 FW Raúl Jiménez (1991-05-05)May 5, 1991 (aged 24) Flag of Portugal.svg Benfica
103 MF Jesús Corona (1993-01-06)January 6, 1993 (aged 22) Flag of Portugal.svg Porto
114 FW Carlos Vela (1989-03-01)March 1, 1989 (aged 26) Flag of Spain.svg Real Sociedad
121 GK Moisés Muñoz (1980-02-01)February 1, 1980 (aged 35) Flag of Mexico.svg América
131 GK Jonathan Orozco (1986-05-12)May 12, 1986 (aged 29) Flag of Mexico.svg Monterrey
144 FW Javier Hernández (1988-06-01)June 1, 1988 (aged 27) Flag of Germany.svg Bayer Leverkusen
152 DF Héctor Moreno (1988-01-17)January 17, 1988 (aged 27) Flag of the Netherlands.svg PSV Eindhoven
163 MF Héctor Herrera (1990-04-19)April 19, 1990 (aged 25) Flag of Portugal.svg Porto
173 MF Javier Güémez (1991-10-17)October 17, 1991 (aged 23) Flag of Mexico.svg América
183 MF Andrés Guardado (1986-09-28)September 28, 1986 (aged 29) Flag of the Netherlands.svg PSV Eindhoven
194 FW Oribe Peralta (1984-01-12)January 12, 1984 (aged 31) Flag of Mexico.svg América
203 MF Javier Aquino (1990-02-11)February 11, 1990 (aged 25) Flag of Mexico.svg UANL
213 MF Carlos Esquivel (1982-04-10)April 10, 1982 (aged 33) Flag of Mexico.svg Toluca
222 DF Paul Aguilar (1986-03-06)March 6, 1986 (aged 29) Flag of Mexico.svg América
233 MF Elías Hernández (1988-04-29)April 29, 1988 (aged 27) Flag of Mexico.svg León

United States

On October 3, the final squad was announced. On October 9, it was announced that Bobby Wood would replace Alejandro Bedoya due to illness.

Head coach: Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Klinsmann

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Brad Guzan (1984-09-09)September 9, 1984 (aged 31) Flag of England.svg Aston Villa
23 MF DeAndre Yedlin (1993-07-09)July 9, 1993 (aged 22) Flag of England.svg Sunderland
32 DF Brad Evans (1985-04-20)April 20, 1985 (aged 30) Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC
43 MF Michael Bradley (1987-07-31)July 31, 1987 (aged 28) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC
52 DF Matt Besler (1987-02-11)February 11, 1987 (aged 28) Flag of the United States.svg Sporting Kansas City
62 DF Tim Ream (1987-10-05)October 5, 1987 (aged 28) Flag of England.svg Fulham
72 DF DaMarcus Beasley (1982-05-24)May 24, 1982 (aged 33) Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dynamo
84 FW Clint Dempsey (1983-03-09)March 9, 1983 (aged 32) Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC
93 MF Gyasi Zardes (1991-09-02)September 2, 1991 (aged 24) Flag of the United States.svg LA Galaxy
103 MF Danny Williams (1989-03-08)March 8, 1989 (aged 26) Flag of England.svg Reading
114 FW Bobby Wood (1992-11-15)November 15, 1992 (aged 22) Flag of Germany.svg Union Berlin
121 GK Tim Howard (1979-03-06)March 6, 1979 (aged 36) Flag of England.svg Everton
133 MF Jermaine Jones (1981-11-03)November 3, 1981 (aged 33) Flag of the United States.svg New England Revolution
142 DF Ventura Alvarado (1992-08-16)August 16, 1992 (aged 23) Flag of Mexico.svg América
153 MF Kyle Beckerman (1982-04-23)April 23, 1982 (aged 33) Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake
162 DF Michael Orozco (1986-02-07)February 7, 1986 (aged 29) Flag of Mexico.svg Tijuana
174 FW Jozy Altidore (1989-11-06)November 6, 1989 (aged 25) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC
184 FW Chris Wondolowski (1983-01-28)January 28, 1983 (aged 32) Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes
193 MF Graham Zusi (1986-08-18)August 18, 1986 (aged 29) Flag of the United States.svg Sporting Kansas City
202 DF Geoff Cameron (1985-07-11)July 11, 1985 (aged 30) Flag of England.svg Stoke City
212 DF Jonathan Spector (1986-03-01)March 1, 1986 (aged 29) Flag of England.svg Birmingham City
221 GK Nick Rimando (1979-06-17)June 17, 1979 (aged 36) Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake
233 MF Fabian Johnson (1987-12-11)December 11, 1987 (aged 27) Flag of Germany.svg Borussia Mönchengladbach

Match summary

Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg3–2 (a.e.t.)Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Report
Rose Bowl, Pasadena
Attendance: 93,723
Referee: Joel Aguilar (El Salvador)
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Mexico
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United States
GK12 Moisés Muñoz
RB22 Paul Aguilar Yellow card.svg 21'
CB15 Héctor Moreno Yellow card.svg 43'
CB5 Diego Reyes
LB7 Miguel Layún
DM4 Rafael Márquez (c)Sub off.svg 76'
CM16 Héctor Herrera
CM18 Andrés Guardado Sub off.svg 80'
RF9 Raúl Jiménez
LF19 Oribe Peralta Yellow card.svg 35'
CF14 Javier Hernández Sub off.svg 98'
Substitutes:
GK1 Alfredo Talavera
GK13 Jonathan Orozco
DF2 Israel Jiménez
DF3 José Rivas Sub on.svg 76'
DF6 Jorge Torres Nilo
MF8 Jonathan dos Santos
MF10 Jesús Corona Sub on.svg 98'
MF17 Javier Güémez Yellow card.svg 95'Sub on.svg 80'
MF20 Javier Aquino
MF21 Carlos Esquivel
MF23 Elías Hernández
FW11 Carlos Vela
Manager:
Flag of Brazil.svg Flag of Mexico.svg Ricardo Ferretti
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GK1 Brad Guzan
RB23 Fabian Johnson Sub off.svg 111'
CB20 Geoff Cameron
CB5 Matt Besler Yellow card.svg 52'
LB7 DaMarcus Beasley
DM15 Kyle Beckerman
RM13 Jermaine Jones
LM9 Gyasi Zardes Sub off.svg 78'
AM4 Michael Bradley (c) Yellow card.svg 87'
CF17 Jozy Altidore Sub off.svg 98'
CF8 Clint Dempsey
Substitutes:
GK12 Tim Howard
GK22 Nick Rimando
DF3 Brad Evans Sub on.svg 111'
DF6 Tim Ream
DF14 Ventura Alvarado
DF16 Michael Orozco
DF21 Jonathan Spector
MF2 DeAndre Yedlin Sub on.svg 78'
MF10 Danny Williams
MF19 Graham Zusi
FW11 Bobby Wood Sub on.svg 98'
FW18 Chris Wondolowski
Manager:
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Klinsmann

Assistant referees: [13]
Juan Francisco Zumba (El Salvador)
Leonel Leal (Costa Rica)
Fourth official:
Flag of El Salvador.svg Marlon Mejía (El Salvador)

Match rules

  • 90 minutes of regular time.
  • 30 minutes of extra time if necessary.
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.
  • Twelve named substitutes, of which up to three may be used.

Match notes

Abolition of the Confederations Cup

A 2019 edition was initially planned, featuring the winners of the 2017 and 2019 Gold Cups. In November 2016, CONCACAF announced that the television rights for the 2019 edition have been sold to Fox Sports. [14] On July 26, 2017, with their victory in the final of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the United States ensured they would participate at a minimum in the 2019 CONCACAF Cup should they fail to win the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup. [15]

However, on March 15, 2019, FIFA announced that the Confederations Cup would be abolished, with an expanded FIFA Club World Cup taking place instead. [16] This therefore also meant there would be no future editions of the CONCACAF Cup.

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