Vela scores for Mexico in Gold Cup final
Striker Carlos Vela has won the CONCACAF Gold Cup after Mexico beat the United States 5-0 in the final.
It was goalless at half-time but from all accounts, Vela's introduction in the second half sparked some life into the Mexicans who then went on to score a devastating five goals without reply.
Vela scored one goal and provided two assists, an exciting contribution from the youngster who had only been on the pitch for a few minutes when he had an effort cleared off the line.
He had another shot saved before finally slotting home his goal, a delightful chip over the onrushing American keeper, and then turning provider with an exquisite through ball for team mate Castro to score.
Whilst Vela is still coming through the ranks at the club, it would seem that our little Mexican prodigy is ready for some first team action!
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MexicoFan
Posted on 1 Aug, 2009 at 08:24 PM - Reply
Go Mexico!!! Go Arsenal!!!! Bitter YANK!!! Vela and Dos Santos!!!!
Arsenal4vela
Posted on 28 Jul, 2009 at 12:01 AM - Reply
WOW is there anybody who can chip the ball better than vela. HE needs to get more playing time with arsenal to manage his world class talent.
charlie brown
Posted on 27 Jul, 2009 at 09:25 PM - Reply
haha bitter yanks. name one player on your whole squad reserves or starters who can play like vela. hahaha and you know whats scarier for you guys is that he is only 20 and will only get better.
Mike
Posted on 27 Jul, 2009 at 07:42 PM - Reply
Why are all American fans always making excuses, the US defender pulled the gio kids shirt while in the box thats a PK and later on the same guy kicked gio in knee after he cut in while in the box and that PK was not called
Vela played great he used his speed to make US defender look like kids(which they are not most US team over 25) I hope to see much more first team minutes from vela this year
long live Arsenal,and long live England
Hugo
Posted on 27 Jul, 2009 at 06:27 PM - Reply
It wasn't a mexican 'A' team either, the sub-17 world champs are starting to make some noise...The mexican defense suffered a lot in the early games where they had a bunch of youngsters except for 2 guys...Let's see what happens on August the 12th were both 'A' teams should be playing...
Saksi
Posted on 27 Jul, 2009 at 06:08 PM - Reply
Vela a dirty player? maybe coz he won and you lost?
Besdies why do you care? You are a plastic arsenal fan. Who on earth would promote american players like you are? Nobody. Follow your msl and your real salt lake (lame name).
blazeofglory
Posted on 27 Jul, 2009 at 04:58 PM - Reply
lol @ arsenal4life. bitter american? i think so. viva carlos vela!
Tim
Posted on 27 Jul, 2009 at 04:57 PM - Reply
I was at this match and Vela made a very large difference when he came on the pitch. The Americans actually had a much better first half and only went down a goal due to a penalty that shouldn't have been. The Americans attacked after that and got caught.
I thought Vela played well, but the USA opposition wasn't very strong. It wasn't even a USA bench team, but more of a reserve team filled with players who aren't even superstars in the MLS.
It'll be more interesting to see how Vela does on August 12th when the USA 'A' teams plays against Mexico's 'A' team in WCQ.
SoccerCoachK
Posted on 27 Jul, 2009 at 02:03 PM - Reply
I watched the game and it changed completely once Vela was introduced. The Mexicans ran all over the USA. I think that he has progressed greatly and an Arsenal lineup with Van Persie up top with Arsharvin as a trailer and Vela on the outside with Cesc in the Center and Rosisky on the other side would be devastating.
MikeNorthBank
Posted on 27 Jul, 2009 at 01:48 PM - Reply
A pedantic comment from 'Arsenal4life' , showing the true worth of the writer.
bradsmith
Posted on 27 Jul, 2009 at 01:20 PM - Reply
arsenal4life, is there any chance you are a bitter American???
zohaib
Posted on 27 Jul, 2009 at 12:21 PM - Reply
arsenal4life, you need to get a life
Johan
Posted on 27 Jul, 2009 at 11:13 AM - Reply
God, I'd love it if we let the lad play alot more this season, he's a superstar in the making!!!!
arsenal4life
Posted on 27 Jul, 2009 at 11:11 AM - Reply
vela is a dirty player he doesnt belong at arsenal,theres way more americans that have more skill then him
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