CONCACAF Gold Cup: Guatemala and Honduras (Despite Losing To Reggae Boyz) Join Jamaica In Quarterfinals

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Monday saw the conclusion of CONCACAF Gold Cup Group B action with two games.


In the opener, Jose Del Aguila (15'), Marco Pappa (21'), Carlos Ruiz (53'), and Carlos Gallardo (58') each scored once as Guatemala locked up a berth in the quarterfinal round with a 4-0 fist beating of hapless Grenada.


In the nightcap, an own goal from Noel Valladares at 35 minutes provided the lone goal of the match as Jamaica finished atop Group B with a 1-0 win over Honduras, who, despite the setback, still clinched a berth in the quarterfinals.


FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:


1. x-Jamaica (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. x-Honduras (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 4)
3. x-Guatemala (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
4. o-Grenada (GP: 3; GD: -14; PTS: 0)


x-Clinched berths in the quarterfinal round
o-Eliminated