Gold Cup: USMNT 2 – Honduras 1

The USMNT began its 2015 Gold Cup Group A schedule on Tuesday night with a 2-1 win over Honduras at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The opening night win gives the USMNT the lead in Group A.

Clint Dempsey scored both USMNT goals. He started the scoring with a 25th minute header. Dempsey used his head for the second goal as well, doubling the lead in the 64th minute. Honduras substitute Carlos Discua pulled a goal back shortly after subbing on.

In the Group A opener, Panama and Haiti drew 1-1. Alberto Quintero scored for Panama in the 56th minute with Sony Norde equalizing for Haiti in the 86th. Group A continues on July 10 with Honduras vs Panama and the USMNT vs Haiti at Gillette Stadium.

— GAME REPORT —

Match:  U.S. Men’s National Team vs. Honduras
Date:  July 7, 2015
Competition:  2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup; Group A
Venue:  Toyota Stadium; Frisco, Texas
Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. CT
Attendance:  22,357 (sellout)
Weather:  83 degrees; Mostly cloudy

Scoring Summary:   1          2          F
USA                          1          1          2
HON                          0          1          1

USA – Clint Dempsey                                 25th minute
USA – Clint Dempsey (Michael Bradley)       64
HON – Carlos Discua (Wilmer Crisanto)        69

Lineups:
USA: 1-Brad Guzan; 21-Timmy Chandler (16-Brad Evans, 62), 13-Ventura Alvarado, 6-John Brooks, 23-Fabian Johnson; 5-Kyle Beckerman, 2-DeAndre Yedlin, 20-Gyasi Zardes (19-Graham Zusi, 87), 4-Michael Bradley (capt.); 8-Clint Dempsey, 17-Jozy Altidore (18-Chris Wondolowski, 59)
Subs Not Used : 12-Nick Rimando, 22-William Yarbrough; 3-Omar Gonzalez , 14-Greg Garza, 15-Tim Ream; 11-Alejandro Bedoya, 7-Alfredo Morales, 10-Mix Diskerud , 9-Aron Johannsson
Head Coach: Jurgen Klinsmann

HON: 22-Donis Escober; 2-Wilmer Crisanto, 3-Maynor Figueroa (capt.) , 23-Johnny Palacios, 5-Henry Figueroa (13-Eddie Hernandez, 75), 21-Brayan Beckeles; 10-Mario Martínez (7-Carlos Discua, 69), 6-Bryan Acosta, 19-Alfredo Mejía, 17-Andy Najar (11-Romell Quioto, 62); 9-Antony Lozano
Subs Not Used: 1-Luis Lopez, 18-Orlín Vallecillo, 4-Luis Garrido, 8-Rubilio Castillo, 12-Bryan Garcia, 14-Oscar Boniek Garcia, 15-Erick Andino, 16-Johnny Leveron, 20-Jorge Claros
Head coach: Jorge Luis Pinto

Stats Summary: USA / GUA
Shots: 5 / 9
Shots on Goal: 5 / 3
Saves: 2 / 3
Corner Kicks: 2 / 7
Fouls: 9 / 16
Offside: 2 / 2

Misconduct Summary:
USA – John Brooks (caution)             16th minute
HON – Johnny Palacios (caution)        86

Officials:
Referee: Cesar Ramos (MEX)
Assistant Referee 1: Alberto Morin (MEX)
Assistant Referee 2: Garnet Page (JAM)
4th Official: Roberto Garcia (MEX)