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2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup

The United States beat Panama on penalties to win the Gold Cup.

The 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the eighth edition, was held in the United States in July 2005. The United States won the final against Panama, led by tournament MVP Luis Tejada: after 120 scoreless minutes the U.S. won 3-1 on penalties.

Quick Facts

Other titles
CONCACAF Championship
Country
United States
Dates
July 6–24
Teams
12
Confederations
3
Venues
7
Champion
USA
Second
PAN

Lore & Background

Mexico and the United States were both missing at least half of their usual starters.

A few leading players from smaller nations, among them Paulo Wanchope and Amado Guevara, also declined to take part.

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