Gold Cup 2002 final
Feb. 2 in Pasadena, Calif.
USA 2 Costa Rica 0 Goals: USA — Josh Wolff (Frankie Hejduk) 37th minute. From his own half, Hejduk sent a through ball into the path of Wolff, who outraced, then fended off a Tico defender at the edge of the penalty area, before pushing the ball past keeper Erik Lonnis.
USA — Jeff Agoos 63. A foul on Landon Donovan a couple yards outside the penalty area in center of the field set up the free kick that Agoos curved sharply with his left foot into the right side of the net.
Lineups USA — Kasey Keller; Frankie Hejduk, Pablo Mastroeni, Jeff Agoos, Carlos Bocanegra; Cobi Jones (Brian West, 85), Chris Armas, Eddie Lewis, Landon Donovan; Brian McBride (Clint Mathis, 89), Josh Wolff (Richie Williams, 79). Subs not used: Tony Meola, DaMarcus Beasley, Brian Maisonneuve, Danny Califf.
Costa Rica — Erick Lonnis; Gilberto Martinez, Luis Marin (Walter Centeno, 46), Reynaldo Parks; Carlos Castro, Mauricio Solis, Wilmer Lopez, Steven Bryce, Harold Wallace (Hernan Medford, 59); Ronald Gomez, Paulo Wanchope. Subs not used: Max Sanchez, Geovanny Jara, Austin Berry, Alvaro Mesen.
Statistical Summary | Stat | USA | Costa Rica |
| Shots: | 16 | 12 |
| Saves: | 4 | 2 |
| Corner Kicks: | 12 | 5 |
| Fouls: | 12 | 21 |
| Offside: | 6 | 3 |
Misconduct Summary: USA — Chris Armas (caution) 17th minute. CRC — Steven Bryce (caution) 74. USA — Clint Mathis (caution) 91+. Weather: 69 degrees; warm and sunny Attendance: na Referee: Carlos Batres (GUA) Assistant Referee: Michael Ragoonath (TRI) Assistant Referee: Curtis Charles (ATG) 4th Official: Jose Pineda (GUA)
