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After a 1-1 deadlock through regulation time and 30 minutes of scoreless overtime on Saturday, Harold Cummings converted the winning spot kick as Panama knocked off the tournament-hosting United Staes 3-2 in the penalty-kick shootout to claim third place in this year's tournament.
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Saturday, July 25, 2015
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Reggae Boyz Knock Off Team USA; El Tri Outlast Panama In Contentious Contest Decided In OT
The semifinal round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup took place on Wednesday with both games contested at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
In the opener, Darren Mattocks (31') and Giles Barnes (36') each scored a goal as Jamaica knocked off the United States 2-1. The Reggae Boyz advanced to their first-ever Gold Cup Final. With the defeat, the Americans, who won the tournament in 2013, will play in a one-game playoff against the winner of Sunday's final for the right to represent CONCACAF in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.
In the nightcap, two successfully converted penalty kicks from Andres Guardado (90'+10, 105') propelled Mexico to a contentious 2-1 victory over Panama and a berth in their eighth Gold Cup Final.
The United States will face Panama in Saturday's third-place match, which will be played at PPL Park in Chester, Pennsylvania at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports 2).
Mexico will battle Jamaica in Sunday's final at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, set to kick off at 4:30 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports 1).
In the opener, Darren Mattocks (31') and Giles Barnes (36') each scored a goal as Jamaica knocked off the United States 2-1. The Reggae Boyz advanced to their first-ever Gold Cup Final. With the defeat, the Americans, who won the tournament in 2013, will play in a one-game playoff against the winner of Sunday's final for the right to represent CONCACAF in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.
In the nightcap, two successfully converted penalty kicks from Andres Guardado (90'+10, 105') propelled Mexico to a contentious 2-1 victory over Panama and a berth in their eighth Gold Cup Final.
The United States will face Panama in Saturday's third-place match, which will be played at PPL Park in Chester, Pennsylvania at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports 2).
Mexico will battle Jamaica in Sunday's final at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, set to kick off at 4:30 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports 1).
Sunday, July 19, 2015
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Panama Eliminated Soca Warriors In PK Shootout Thriller; El Tri Win On Controversial OT PK
The quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup concluded with two games played on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New York.
In the opener, after a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes, Valentin Pimentel converted the winning spot kick in the ninth round of the penalty-kick shootout, in which Panama defeated Trinidad and Tobago 6-5.
In the nightcap, Andres Gardado converted a controversially-awarded overtime penalty kick (120'+4) as Mexico defeated Costa Rica 1-0.
Panama will take on Mexico in a semifinal match on Wednesday at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta at 6:00 PM Pacific Time.
In the opener, after a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes, Valentin Pimentel converted the winning spot kick in the ninth round of the penalty-kick shootout, in which Panama defeated Trinidad and Tobago 6-5.
In the nightcap, Andres Gardado converted a controversially-awarded overtime penalty kick (120'+4) as Mexico defeated Costa Rica 1-0.
Panama will take on Mexico in a semifinal match on Wednesday at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta at 6:00 PM Pacific Time.
Saturday, July 18, 2015
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Team USA Destroys Overmatched Cuba, Will Face Reggae Boyz In Semifinal
The quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup commenced with two games on Saturday, both contested at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
In the opener, Clint Dempsey produced a hat trick (4', PK-64', 78') as the United States blindsided woefully-shorthanded Cuba (who saw five players leave the team during the course of the tournament) 6-0.
In the nightcap, Giles Barnes scored the only goal of the match in the seventh minute as Jamaica defeated Haiti 1-0.
Team USA will take on the Reggae Boyz in a semifinal match on Wednesday at Atlanta's Georgia Dome at 3:00 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports 1).
In the opener, Clint Dempsey produced a hat trick (4', PK-64', 78') as the United States blindsided woefully-shorthanded Cuba (who saw five players leave the team during the course of the tournament) 6-0.
In the nightcap, Giles Barnes scored the only goal of the match in the seventh minute as Jamaica defeated Haiti 1-0.
Team USA will take on the Reggae Boyz in a semifinal match on Wednesday at Atlanta's Georgia Dome at 3:00 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports 1).
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Cuba Blanks Guatemala, Advances To Quarterfinals (And An Encounter With Team USA); Stoppage-Time Goal Against El Tri Carries T&T To Group C Crown
Group-stage action in the CONCACAF Gold Cup concluded on Wednesday with two games in Group C, both contested at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
In the opener, Maikel Reyes scored the only goal of the match in the 73rd minute as Cuba defeated Guatemala 1-0 and clinched a berth in the quarterfinal round.
In the nightcap, Yohance Marshall's equalizer in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time lifted Trinidad and Tobago to a 4-4 draw with Mexico and the Group C title. The Soca Warriors, who had trailed 2-0, came back to take a 3-2 lead in the second half only to see El Tri come back to take a 4-3 lead just before the T&T equalizer at the death. Keron Cummings scored twice (55', 67') and Kenwyne Jones (58') once for the Soca Warriors while Mexico got their goals courtesy of Paul Aguilar (32'), Carlos Vela (51'), Andres Guardado (88'), and the aforementioned Kenwyne Jones (OG-90'+1).
Final Group C Standings:
1. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Mexico (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 5)
3. Cuba (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
4. Guatemala (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, and Cuba (as one of the two best third-placed teams) advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Match-ups for the quarterfinal round:
Saturday, at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore:
United States vs. Cuba, 2:00 PM, Pacific Time
Haiti vs. Jamaica, 5:00 PM, Pacific Time
Sunday, at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey:
Trinidad and Tobago vs. Panama, 1:30 PM, Pacific Time
Mexico vs. Costa Rica, 4:30 PM, Pacific Time
In the opener, Maikel Reyes scored the only goal of the match in the 73rd minute as Cuba defeated Guatemala 1-0 and clinched a berth in the quarterfinal round.
In the nightcap, Yohance Marshall's equalizer in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time lifted Trinidad and Tobago to a 4-4 draw with Mexico and the Group C title. The Soca Warriors, who had trailed 2-0, came back to take a 3-2 lead in the second half only to see El Tri come back to take a 4-3 lead just before the T&T equalizer at the death. Keron Cummings scored twice (55', 67') and Kenwyne Jones (58') once for the Soca Warriors while Mexico got their goals courtesy of Paul Aguilar (32'), Carlos Vela (51'), Andres Guardado (88'), and the aforementioned Kenwyne Jones (OG-90'+1).
Final Group C Standings:
1. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Mexico (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 5)
3. Cuba (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
4. Guatemala (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, and Cuba (as one of the two best third-placed teams) advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Match-ups for the quarterfinal round:
Saturday, at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore:
United States vs. Cuba, 2:00 PM, Pacific Time
Haiti vs. Jamaica, 5:00 PM, Pacific Time
Sunday, at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey:
Trinidad and Tobago vs. Panama, 1:30 PM, Pacific Time
Mexico vs. Costa Rica, 4:30 PM, Pacific Time
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Reggae Boyz Win Group B; Ticos Gain Draw With Canada, Advance To Quarterfinals; Canada Eliminated
The first two CONCACAF Gold Cup contests to take place on Canadian soil were played on Tuesday as Group B play concluded. Both games were played at BMO Field in Toronto.
In the opener, Garath McCleary scored the only goal of the match in the 71st minute as Jamaica wrapped up the top spot in Group B with their 1-0 win over El Salvador. Despite the defeat, the Salvadorians can still advance to the quarterfinal round as one of the two best third-placed teams.
In the nightcap, Canada and Costa Rica battled to a 0-0 stalemate, which enabled the Ticos to finish second in Group B and qualify for the quarterfinal round. The Canadians, who tallied nary a goal in three games, were eliminated from the tournament.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Jamaica (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. El Salvador (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
4. Canada (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
Jamaica and Costa Rica advanced to the quarterfinal round, while El Salvador can still advance as one of the two best third-placed teams.
In the opener, Garath McCleary scored the only goal of the match in the 71st minute as Jamaica wrapped up the top spot in Group B with their 1-0 win over El Salvador. Despite the defeat, the Salvadorians can still advance to the quarterfinal round as one of the two best third-placed teams.
In the nightcap, Canada and Costa Rica battled to a 0-0 stalemate, which enabled the Ticos to finish second in Group B and qualify for the quarterfinal round. The Canadians, who tallied nary a goal in three games, were eliminated from the tournament.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Jamaica (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. El Salvador (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
4. Canada (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
Jamaica and Costa Rica advanced to the quarterfinal round, while El Salvador can still advance as one of the two best third-placed teams.
Monday, July 13, 2015
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Haiti Blanks Honduras, Advances To Quarterfinals; Team USA and Panama Draw
Group A play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup concluded on Monday with two games, both contested at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kansas.
In the opener, Duckens Nazon's goal in the 13th minute held up as Haiti defeated Honduras 1-0 and, as a result of Panama's later draw with the United States, clinched second place in Group A and a berth in the quarterfinal round.
In the nightcap, Michael Bradley's equalizer in the 54th minute carried the already-quarterfinal-round-bound United States to a 1-1 draw with Panama. Blas Perez scored for the Panamanians in the 33rd minute. The Central American country can still advance to the knockout stage as one of the two best third-placed teams in the tournament.
Final Group A Standings:
1. United States (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Haiti (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Panama (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Honduras (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
The United States and Haiti advanced to the quarterfinal round. Panama can still advanced by ending up as one of the two best third-placed teams.
In the opener, Duckens Nazon's goal in the 13th minute held up as Haiti defeated Honduras 1-0 and, as a result of Panama's later draw with the United States, clinched second place in Group A and a berth in the quarterfinal round.
In the nightcap, Michael Bradley's equalizer in the 54th minute carried the already-quarterfinal-round-bound United States to a 1-1 draw with Panama. Blas Perez scored for the Panamanians in the 33rd minute. The Central American country can still advance to the knockout stage as one of the two best third-placed teams in the tournament.
Final Group A Standings:
1. United States (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Haiti (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Panama (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Honduras (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
The United States and Haiti advanced to the quarterfinal round. Panama can still advanced by ending up as one of the two best third-placed teams.
Sunday, July 12, 2015
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Soca Warriors Blank Cuba, Advance To Quarterfinals; El Tri Held To Scoreless Stalemate By Guatemala
Two games were played in Group C of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday, both contested at University of Phoenix Stadium at Glendale, Arizona.
In the opener, Sheldon Bateau (17') and Andre Boucard (42') produced the goals as Trinidad and Tobago locked up a berth in the quarterfinal round by blanking Cuba 2-0.
In the nightcap, Guatemala and Mexico battled to a 0-0 deadlock.
Group C Standings:
1. x-Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. Mexico (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 4)
3. Guatemala (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
4. Cuba (GP: 2; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
x-Clinched berth in the quarterfinal round
In the opener, Sheldon Bateau (17') and Andre Boucard (42') produced the goals as Trinidad and Tobago locked up a berth in the quarterfinal round by blanking Cuba 2-0.
In the nightcap, Guatemala and Mexico battled to a 0-0 deadlock.
Group C Standings:
1. x-Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. Mexico (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 4)
3. Guatemala (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
4. Cuba (GP: 2; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
x-Clinched berth in the quarterfinal round
Saturday, July 11, 2015
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Stoppage-Time Goal Sends Reggae Boyz Past Canada
Action from Group B of the CONCACAF Gold Cup resumed on Saturday, with both games taking place at Houston's BBVA Compass Stadium.
In the opener, Rodolph Austin scored the only goal of the match in the second minute of second-half stoppage time as Haiti upended Canada 1-0.
In the nightcap, Dustin Corea's equalizer in the opening minute of second-half stoppage time lifted El Salvador to a 1-1 draw with Costa Rica. Bryan Ruiz scored for the Ticos in the 60th minute.
Group B Standings:
1. Jamaica (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
3. El Salvador (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Canada (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
In the opener, Rodolph Austin scored the only goal of the match in the second minute of second-half stoppage time as Haiti upended Canada 1-0.
In the nightcap, Dustin Corea's equalizer in the opening minute of second-half stoppage time lifted El Salvador to a 1-1 draw with Costa Rica. Bryan Ruiz scored for the Ticos in the 60th minute.
Group B Standings:
1. Jamaica (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
3. El Salvador (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Canada (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
Friday, July 10, 2015
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Team USA Holds Off Haiti, Clinches Group A Title And Quarterfinal Berth; Panama and Honduras Draw
Action from Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup continued on Friday with two games, both contested at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
In the opener, Andy Najar's equalizer in the 81st minute lifted Honduras to a 1-1 draw with Panama. Luis Tejada scored for the Canal Men in the 21st minute.
In the nightcap, Clint Dempsey scored the only goal of the match in the 47th minute as the United States locked up first place in Group A and a berth in the quarterfinal round by holding off Haiti 1-0.
Group A Standings:
1. xy-United States (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. Panama (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
3. Honduras (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4. Haiti (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
xy-Won Group A and clinched a berth in the quarterfinal round
In the opener, Andy Najar's equalizer in the 81st minute lifted Honduras to a 1-1 draw with Panama. Luis Tejada scored for the Canal Men in the 21st minute.
In the nightcap, Clint Dempsey scored the only goal of the match in the 47th minute as the United States locked up first place in Group A and a berth in the quarterfinal round by holding off Haiti 1-0.
Group A Standings:
1. xy-United States (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. Panama (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
3. Honduras (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4. Haiti (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
xy-Won Group A and clinched a berth in the quarterfinal round
Thursday, July 09, 2015
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Trinidad and Tobago, El Tri Gather Thursday Wins
Two Group C games were contested at Chicago's Soldier Field on Thursday as the opening cycle of CONCACAF Gold Cup group-stage contests concluded.
In the opener, Sheldon Bateau (10'), Cordell Cato (13'), and Joevin Jones (25') each scored a first-half goal as Trinidad and Tobago defeated Guatemala 3-1.
In the nightcap, Oribe Peralta delivered a hat trick (16', 36', 61') as Mexico destroyed Cuba 6-0.
Group C Standings:
1. Mexico (GP: 1; GD: +6; PTS: 3)
2. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Guatemala (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. Cuba (GP: 1; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
In the opener, Sheldon Bateau (10'), Cordell Cato (13'), and Joevin Jones (25') each scored a first-half goal as Trinidad and Tobago defeated Guatemala 3-1.
In the nightcap, Oribe Peralta delivered a hat trick (16', 36', 61') as Mexico destroyed Cuba 6-0.
Group C Standings:
1. Mexico (GP: 1; GD: +6; PTS: 3)
2. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Guatemala (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. Cuba (GP: 1; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
Wednesday, July 08, 2015
CONCACAF Goald Cup: Ticos And Reggae Boyz Battle To 2-2 Draw; Goose Eggs For Canada and El Salvador
Two games were played in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Wednesday, with both contests (in Group B) taking place at the StubHub Center in Carson, California.
In the opener, Garath McCleary (13') and Jobi McAnuff (48') each scored a goal as Jamaica gained a 2-2 draw with Costa Rica. Roy Miller (33') and David Ramirez (37') each delivered a goal for the Ticos.
In the nightcap, Canada and El Salvador battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
Group B Standings:
1. Costa Rica (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
Jamaica (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Canada (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
El Salvador (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
In the opener, Garath McCleary (13') and Jobi McAnuff (48') each scored a goal as Jamaica gained a 2-2 draw with Costa Rica. Roy Miller (33') and David Ramirez (37') each delivered a goal for the Ticos.
In the nightcap, Canada and El Salvador battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
Group B Standings:
1. Costa Rica (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
Jamaica (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Canada (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
El Salvador (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
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)
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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