United States advance to Gold Cup final

The United States are through to the final of the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup following a rather clinical 2-0 win over Honduras.

The opening goal came just before the break as a corner kick from Stuart Holden was headed past keeper Escober by the tall defender Clarence Goodson.

Apart from a chance for striker Carlos Costly late on, Honduras rarely managed to get anywhere near the opposing goal as the US easily defended their advantage.

In the 90th minute, a well-performed US attack allowed Kenny Cooper to make it 2-0. A back-heel from Brian Ching found Holden whose following pass had Cooper only needing to push it in from close range.

In Sunday’s final, the US team face either Mexico or Costa Rica, who play in Thursday’s second semi final game.