Tuesday, July 09, 2013

CONCACAF Gold Cup: Easy Wins For Team USA, Ticos

The first cycle of group-stage contests in the CONCACAF Gold Cup concluded on Tuesday with the opening of action in Group C, with both games contested in Portland, Oregon.

In the opener, Michael Barrantes scored twice (52', 77') as Costa Rica dominated Cuba 3-0.

In the nightcap, Chris Wondolowski delivered a first-half hat trick (12', 37', 41') as the United States scored thrice in each half in their 6-1 dismantling of Belize.

GROUP C STANDINGS:

1. United States (GP: 1; GD: +5; PTS: 3)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
3. Cuba (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
4. Belize (GP: 1; GD: -5; PTS: 0)

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