Tuesday, July 07, 2015

CONCACAF Gold Cup: Team USA Holds Off Honduras; Panama and Haiti Draw

the 2015 edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup commenced on Tuesday with two games, both played in Group A, both contested at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

In the opener, Sony Norde's equalizer in the 85th minute carried Haiti to a 1-1 draw with Panama.  Alberto Quintero scored in the 55th minute for the Canal Men.

In the nightcap, Clint Dempsey scored twice (25', 64') as the United States held off Honduras 2-1 to open their Gold Cup title defense.  The victory was the Americans' 13th consecutive tournament-opening win.

Group A Standings:

1. United States (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Haiti (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
    Panama (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Honduras (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)

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