At East Rutherford, New Jersey:
In front of more than 79,000 fans, five different goal scorers---Gerardo Torrado (PK-54'), Giovani Dos Santos (61'), Carlos Vela (66'), Jose Castro (78'), and Guillermo Franco (89')---each tallied once during a second-half offensive barrage that saw Mexico smash open a contest that had been scoreless at halftime and deliver a brassknuckling to the defending champions United States, 5-0, on Sunday to win their fifth CONCACAF Gold Cup championship. The loss ended the Americans' 58-match home unbeaten streak against CONCACAF competition, as well as an 11-match home unbeaten run against El Tri.
The Americans, who did not field any of their starters from last month's FIFA Confederations Cup final in South Africa, should have much closer to a full squad for their World Cup qualifier in Mexico City on August 12.
Showing posts with label 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Show all posts
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Team USA and Mexico Reach Gold Cup Final
The semifinal round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup was played with a doubleheader Thursday night in Chicago.
In the opener, Clarence Goodson (45') and Kenny Cooper (90') provided the end-of-half goals as the United States downed Honduras 2-0 to reach the final for the third time. The Americans are the two-time defending champions.
In a tense nightcap, Guillermo Franco scored at 88 minutes to put Mexico up 1-0, only to see Froylan Ledezma equalize in stoppage time (90'+3). 30 scoreless overtime minutes followed. Guillermo Franco, Giovani Dos Santos, Gerardo Torrado, Efrain Juarez, and Carlos Vela all converted their penalty kicks as El Tri took the shootout 5-3 and advanced to the final.
The United States will face Mexico in the Gold Cup final on Sunday at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
In the opener, Clarence Goodson (45') and Kenny Cooper (90') provided the end-of-half goals as the United States downed Honduras 2-0 to reach the final for the third time. The Americans are the two-time defending champions.
In a tense nightcap, Guillermo Franco scored at 88 minutes to put Mexico up 1-0, only to see Froylan Ledezma equalize in stoppage time (90'+3). 30 scoreless overtime minutes followed. Guillermo Franco, Giovani Dos Santos, Gerardo Torrado, Efrain Juarez, and Carlos Vela all converted their penalty kicks as El Tri took the shootout 5-3 and advanced to the final.
The United States will face Mexico in the Gold Cup final on Sunday at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
El Tri and Ticos Reach Semis
The quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Champions League concluded Sunday with a doubleheader played at Arlington, Texas.
In the opener, Alvaro Saborio doubled (16', 71') to help spark Costa Rica to a 5-1 fistbeating of Guadeloupe.
In the nightcap, Miguel Sabah's brace (23', 63') provided half the goalpower as Mexico pulverized Haiti 4-0.
Mexico and Costa Rica will play each other in the second match of a semifinal round doubleheader this Thursday at Soldier Field in Chicago, with the winner to face the United States-Honduras match in the final at East Rutherford, New Jersey next Sunday.
In the opener, Alvaro Saborio doubled (16', 71') to help spark Costa Rica to a 5-1 fistbeating of Guadeloupe.
In the nightcap, Miguel Sabah's brace (23', 63') provided half the goalpower as Mexico pulverized Haiti 4-0.
Mexico and Costa Rica will play each other in the second match of a semifinal round doubleheader this Thursday at Soldier Field in Chicago, with the winner to face the United States-Honduras match in the final at East Rutherford, New Jersey next Sunday.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Overtime Win For Team USA Sets Up Semifinal Encounter With Honduras
The quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup commenced Saturday with a doubleheader at Philadelphia.
In the opener, Walter Martinez scored the game's only goal on his successful penalty kick at 36 minutes as Honduras defeated Canada 1-0.
In the nightcap, Kyle Beckerman equalized at 49 minutes, and Kenny Cooper scored the game winner with his successful overtime penalty kick (105'+1) as the United States came from behind to defeat Panama 2-1.
The US and Honduras will play in a semifinal match this coming Thursday at Chicago's Soldier Field.
The quarterfinals will conclude Sunday at the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium in Arlington, Texas. Guadeloupe will battle Costa Rica in the opener, then Mexico takes on Haiti in the nightcap, with the winners advancing to play in Thursday's other semifinal match in Chicago.
In the opener, Walter Martinez scored the game's only goal on his successful penalty kick at 36 minutes as Honduras defeated Canada 1-0.
In the nightcap, Kyle Beckerman equalized at 49 minutes, and Kenny Cooper scored the game winner with his successful overtime penalty kick (105'+1) as the United States came from behind to defeat Panama 2-1.
The US and Honduras will play in a semifinal match this coming Thursday at Chicago's Soldier Field.
The quarterfinals will conclude Sunday at the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium in Arlington, Texas. Guadeloupe will battle Costa Rica in the opener, then Mexico takes on Haiti in the nightcap, with the winners advancing to play in Thursday's other semifinal match in Chicago.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Mexico Tops Guadeloupe To Win Group C; Both Teams Joined By Panama In Quarterfinals
Group stage play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup concluded Sunday with a Group C doubleheader in Glendale, Arizona.
In the opener, Luis Tejada doubled (76', 88') as Panama blasted Nicaragua 4-0 to claim a berth in the quarterfinal round. The Panamanians' win eliminated Jamaica from the tournament.
In the nightcap, Goals from Gerardo Torrado (42') and Miguel Sabah (85') paced Mexico to a 2-0 blanking of Guadeloupe to win Group C. Both teams advanced to the quarterfinal round.
FINAL GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Mexico (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Guadeloupe (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. Panama (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
4. Nicaragua (GP: 3; GD: -9; PTS: 0)
Mexico, Guadeloupe, and Panama advanced to the quarterfinal round.
In the opener, Luis Tejada doubled (76', 88') as Panama blasted Nicaragua 4-0 to claim a berth in the quarterfinal round. The Panamanians' win eliminated Jamaica from the tournament.
In the nightcap, Goals from Gerardo Torrado (42') and Miguel Sabah (85') paced Mexico to a 2-0 blanking of Guadeloupe to win Group C. Both teams advanced to the quarterfinal round.
FINAL GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Mexico (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Guadeloupe (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. Panama (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
4. Nicaragua (GP: 3; GD: -9; PTS: 0)
Mexico, Guadeloupe, and Panama advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Team USA Clinches Top Of Group B With Tie Against Haiti (Who Also Advances); Hondurans Advance, Too
Group B play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup concluded Saturday with a doubleheader at Foxborough, Massachusetts.
In the opener, Davy Arnaud scored early (6') and Stuart Holden scored late (90'+2) as the United States gained a 2-2 draw with Haiti to win Group B. The Haitians, who advanced to the quarterfinal round with the draw, got goals courtesy of Vaniel Sirin (46') and Mones Chery (49').
In the nightcap, Walter Martinez (2'), Roger Espinoza (25'), Melvin Valladares (56'), and Carlo Costly (67') each tallied once as Honduras gained a berth in the quarterfinals with a 4-0 fistbeating of Grenada.
FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. United States* (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 7)
2. Honduras* (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. Haiti* (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
4. Grenada# (GP: 3; GD: -10; PTS: 0)
*Advanced to the quarterfinal round
#Eliminated
In the opener, Davy Arnaud scored early (6') and Stuart Holden scored late (90'+2) as the United States gained a 2-2 draw with Haiti to win Group B. The Haitians, who advanced to the quarterfinal round with the draw, got goals courtesy of Vaniel Sirin (46') and Mones Chery (49').
In the nightcap, Walter Martinez (2'), Roger Espinoza (25'), Melvin Valladares (56'), and Carlo Costly (67') each tallied once as Honduras gained a berth in the quarterfinals with a 4-0 fistbeating of Grenada.
FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. United States* (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 7)
2. Honduras* (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. Haiti* (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
4. Grenada# (GP: 3; GD: -10; PTS: 0)
*Advanced to the quarterfinal round
#Eliminated
Friday, July 10, 2009
Costa Rica Advances To Final 8 With Draw Against Canada; El Salvador Eliminated
Group A play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup concluded on Friday with a doubleheader at Miami.
In the opener, Andy Herron (23') and Walter Centeno (35') each tallied once as Costa Rica gained a 2-2 deadlock with Canada to lock up a berth in the quarterfinal round. Patrice Bernier (25') and Marcel de Jong (28') each tallied for the Canadians who clinched the Group A crown.
In the nightcap, Omar Cummings scored the only goal of the match (70') as Jamaica eliminated El Salvador from the tournament with a 1-0 victory. The Reggae Boyz still have a shot of advancing if they wind up with one of the two best third-place records.
FINAL GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Canada* (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Costa Rica* (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Jamaica (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. El Salvador# (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
*Advanced to the quarterfinal round
#Eliminated
In the opener, Andy Herron (23') and Walter Centeno (35') each tallied once as Costa Rica gained a 2-2 deadlock with Canada to lock up a berth in the quarterfinal round. Patrice Bernier (25') and Marcel de Jong (28') each tallied for the Canadians who clinched the Group A crown.
In the nightcap, Omar Cummings scored the only goal of the match (70') as Jamaica eliminated El Salvador from the tournament with a 1-0 victory. The Reggae Boyz still have a shot of advancing if they wind up with one of the two best third-place records.
FINAL GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Canada* (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Costa Rica* (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Jamaica (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. El Salvador# (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
*Advanced to the quarterfinal round
#Eliminated
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Guadeloupe Clinch Berth In Quarterfinals (Likewise Team USA And Canada); Mexico Held To Draw By Panama
Action in Group C play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup resumed Thursday with a doubleheader in Houston.
In the opener, Stephane Auvray (57') and Ludovic Gotin (59') provided the goals as Guadeloupe clinch a berth in the quarterfinal round with a 2-0 blanking of Nicaragua.
In the nightcap, Blas Perez scored at 29 minutes as Panama gained a 1-1 draw with Mexico, whose goal came in the 10th minute from Miguel Sabah.
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Guadeloupe* (GP: 2 GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Mexico (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
3. Panama (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4. Nicaragua (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
*Clinched berth in quarterfinals
Resulting from Thursday's action, the United States and Canada locked up spots in the quarterfinals.
In the opener, Stephane Auvray (57') and Ludovic Gotin (59') provided the goals as Guadeloupe clinch a berth in the quarterfinal round with a 2-0 blanking of Nicaragua.
In the nightcap, Blas Perez scored at 29 minutes as Panama gained a 1-1 draw with Mexico, whose goal came in the 10th minute from Miguel Sabah.
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Guadeloupe* (GP: 2 GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Mexico (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
3. Panama (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4. Nicaragua (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
*Clinched berth in quarterfinals
Resulting from Thursday's action, the United States and Canada locked up spots in the quarterfinals.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
2-0 Wins For Team USA And Haiti
Group B play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup resumed Wednesday with a doubleheader played in Washington:
In the opener, Fabrice Noel (14') and James Marcelin (79') each tallied a goal as Haiti blanked Grenada 2-0.
In the nightcap, Santino Quaranta (75') and Brian Ching (79') provided the goalpower to lift the United States past Honduras 2-0.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. United States (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 6)
2. Honduras (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
3. Haiti (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
4. Grenada (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
In the opener, Fabrice Noel (14') and James Marcelin (79') each tallied a goal as Haiti blanked Grenada 2-0.
In the nightcap, Santino Quaranta (75') and Brian Ching (79') provided the goalpower to lift the United States past Honduras 2-0.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. United States (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 6)
2. Honduras (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
3. Haiti (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
4. Grenada (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Canada And Costa Rica Come Up Tuesday Winners
Group A play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup resumed on Tuesday with a doubleheader at Columbus, Ohio:
In the opener, Celso Borges scored the only goal of the match (64') as Costa Rica blanked Jamaica 1-0.
In the nightcap, Al Gerba's goal at 32 minutes provided all the scoring as Canada downed El Salvador 1-0.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Canada (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. El Salvador (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Costa Rica (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Jamaica (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
In the opener, Celso Borges scored the only goal of the match (64') as Costa Rica blanked Jamaica 1-0.
In the nightcap, Al Gerba's goal at 32 minutes provided all the scoring as Canada downed El Salvador 1-0.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Canada (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. El Salvador (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Costa Rica (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Jamaica (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Mexico and Guadeloupe Register Group C Opening Wins
Group C play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup commenced Sunday with a doubleheader at Oakland, California.
In the opener, Loic Loval (33') and David Reurival (43') each scored a first-half goal as Guadeloupe held off Panama 2-1.
In the nightcap, Luis Miguel Noriega (PK-45'+1) and Pablo Barrera (86') each tallied once as Mexico blank Nicaragua 2-0.
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Mexico (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Guadeloupe (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Panama (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Nicaragura (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
In the opener, Loic Loval (33') and David Reurival (43') each scored a first-half goal as Guadeloupe held off Panama 2-1.
In the nightcap, Luis Miguel Noriega (PK-45'+1) and Pablo Barrera (86') each tallied once as Mexico blank Nicaragua 2-0.
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Mexico (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Guadeloupe (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Panama (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Nicaragura (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Team USA Throttles Grenada; Honduras Blanks Haiti
Group B play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup began on Saturday with two games, both played at Seattle, Washington.
In the opener, Carlos Costly scored the only goal of the match at 76 minutes as Honduras defeated Haiti 1-0.
In the nightcap, Freddy Adu (7'), Stuart Holden (31'), Robbie Rogers (60'), and Charlie Davies (68') each tallied once as the United States delivered a frontier-styled fistbeating to Grenada, 4-0.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. United States (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Honduras (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Haiti (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Grenada (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
In the opener, Carlos Costly scored the only goal of the match at 76 minutes as Honduras defeated Haiti 1-0.
In the nightcap, Freddy Adu (7'), Stuart Holden (31'), Robbie Rogers (60'), and Charlie Davies (68') each tallied once as the United States delivered a frontier-styled fistbeating to Grenada, 4-0.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. United States (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Honduras (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Haiti (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Grenada (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Friday, July 03, 2009
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Canada and El Salvador Post Wins on Opening Day
The 2009 edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup began on Friday with two contests from Group A, both games taking place in Carson, California:
In the opener, Ali Gerba scored the only goal of the match (75') as Canada defeated Jamaica 1-0.
In the nightcap, Osael Romero doubled (20', 87') as El Salvador doubled-up Costa Rica 2-1.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. El Salvador (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Canada (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Costa Rica (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Jamaica (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
There are three groups of four teams each, the top two teams in each group and the two third-place teams with the best records would advance to the quarterfinal round.
In the opener, Ali Gerba scored the only goal of the match (75') as Canada defeated Jamaica 1-0.
In the nightcap, Osael Romero doubled (20', 87') as El Salvador doubled-up Costa Rica 2-1.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. El Salvador (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Canada (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Costa Rica (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Jamaica (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
There are three groups of four teams each, the top two teams in each group and the two third-place teams with the best records would advance to the quarterfinal round.
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