As the calendar turns to July, the summer variety of sports season starts, with Baseball, Golf, Tennis, and Soccer taking center stage. No bigger soccer stage than the Gold Cup settling North America's greatest eleven. Not surprisingly, the United States and Mexico weaved their way through the group and knockout rounds for a winner take all brawl in Houston. And a brawl it was. Estados Unidos struck quickly for a 1-0 lead within the first five minutes, and the crowd went wild. But that was all the goals they would score. In the 27th minute, veteran Raul Jimenez netted El Tri first goal on a soft entry and defense and punch of what would be two. He was the one who scored the lone goal for Mexico in the semifinal to defeat Honduras 1-0 as well. Mexico finished the task in the last 15 minutes to retain the Cup. No glory in the United States, the Cup is to Mexico and the Sportsman of the Week goes to Jimenez.
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