Monday, June 24, 2019

CONCACAF Gold Cup: Haiti Knocks Off Ticos To Top Group B

Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey was the site for both Monday Group B contests in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Game one:

Lejuan Simmons (60') Nahki Wells (71') each scored once as Bermuda, in their first-ever Gold Cup victory,  blanked Nicaragua 2-0 in the tournament swan song for both squads. 

Game two:

Djimy Alexis scored the winning goal in the 81st minute as Haiti knocked off Costa Rica 2-1 to win the Group B title.

Final Group B Standings:

1. Haiti (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Bermuda (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Nicaragua (GP: 3; GD: -8; PTS: 0)

Haiti and Costa Rica advanced to the quarterfinal round.

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