CONCACAF Nations League: Team USA Throttles Cup To Gain Berth In Semifinal Round; Bermuda Relegated To League B After Tough Defeat In Mexico; Barbados Promoted To League B

Group-stage play in the CONCACAF Nations League concluded on Tuesday with seven games.

LEAGUE A:

GROUP A:

At George Town, Cayman Islands:

Joshua Sargent (1', 66') and Jordan Morris (26', 39') each scored once as the United States routed Cuba 4-0 to win Group A and a berth in the semifinal round of this tournament.

The Americans had already locked up a berth in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Final Group A Standings:

1. United States (GP: 4; GD: +12; PTS: 9) 
2. Canada (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
3. Cuba (GP: 4; GD: -18; PTS: 0)

The United States won Group A and a berth in the tournament's semifinal round; Team USA and Canada both qualified for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup; Cuba were relegated to League B and will play in the second round of 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifying.



GROUP B:

At Toluca, Mexico:

Carlos Antuna scored the winning goal at the death (90'+3) as Mexico came from behind to down scrappy Bermuda 2-1 at home.  The visitors were relegated to League B.

Final Group B Standings:

1. Mexico (GP: 4; GD: +10; PTS: 12)
2. Panama (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
3. Bermuda (GP: 4; GD: -6; PTS: 3)

Mexico won Group B and qualified for semifinal round of this tournament; El Tri and Panama both qualified for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup; Bermuda were relegated to League B and will play in the second round of qualifying for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.



LEAGUE B:

GROUP B:

At Gros Islet, Saint Lucia:

Nathan Pond scored the only goal of the match in the 35th minute as Montserrat gained a berth in the opening round of qualifying for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup following their 1-0 road victory over Saint Lucia, who clinched relegation to League C.

At San Salvador, El Salvador:

Juan Portillo (16') and Pablo Punyed (87') each scored once as El Salvador blanked the visiting Dominican Republic 2-0.

Final Group B Standings:

1. El Salvador (GP: 6; GD: +9; PTS: 15)
2. Montserrat (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 8)
3. Dominican Republic (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
4. Saint Lucia (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 4)

El Salvador were promoted to League A by winning Group B while clinching a berth in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup; Montserrat clinched a berth in the opening qualifying round for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup; Saint Lucia were relegated to League C.



LEAGUE C:

GROUP A:

At Bridgetown, Barbados:

Hallam Hope scored twice (32', 90') as Barbados dominated the visiting Cayman Islands 3-0 to overtake their guests and win Group A and promotion to League B as well as gain a berth in the first qualifying round for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

At Upper Bethlehem, United States Virgin Islands:

Yannick Bellechasse scored the winning goal in the 49th minute as Saint Martin held off the United States Virgin Islands 2-1 on the road in the tournament finale for both squads.

Final Group A Standings:

1. Barbados (GP: 6; GD: +10; PTS: 12)
2. Cayman Islands (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 12)
3. Saint Martin (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 9)
4. United States Virgin Islands (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 3)

Barbados won Group C and gained promotion to League B and a berth in the opening round of 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifying.



GROUP C:

At Bayamon, Puerto Rico:

Sidney Rivera scored twice (56', PK-67') as Puerto Rico dominated visiting Anguilla 3-0.

Final Group C Standings:

1. Guatemala (GP: 4; GD: +25; PTS: 12)
2. Puerto Rico (GP: 4; GD: -6; PTS: 6)
3. Anguilla (GP: 4; GD: -19; PTS: 0)

Guatemala won Group C and gained both promotion to League B and a berth in the opening round of qualifying for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

CONCACAF Nations League: Suriname Promoted To League A

Group-stage play in the CONCACAF Nations League continued on Monday with four League B contests.

LEAGUE B:

GROUP C:

At Willemstad, Curacao:

Daniel Bowry scored the winning goal in the 84th minute as Antigua and Barbuda defeated Aruba 3-2 on the road.

At Montego Bay, Jamaica:

Javon East scored the equalizer in the 50th minute as Jamaica gained a 1-1 home draw with Guyana.

Emery Welshman scored in the 45th minute for the Golden Jaguars, who secured a spot in the opening round of qualifying for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Final Group C Standings:

1. Jamaica (GP: 6; GD: +20; PTS: 16)
2. Guyana (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
3. Antigua and Barbuda (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 9)
4. Arbua (GP: 6; GD: -13; PTS: 0)

Jamaica won Group C and gained promotion to League A and a berth in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup; Guyana gained a berth in the opening round of qualifying for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup; Aruba were relegated to League C.



GROUP D:

At Roseau, Dominica:

Audel Laville scored the only goal of the match in the 71st minute as Dominica, already assured of relegation to League C, upended visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1-0, eventually costing the guests promotion to League A.

At Managua, Nicaragua:

Nigel Hasselbaink scored the game winner in the 53rd minute as Suriname won Group D and promotion to League A (and not to mention a berth in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup) by knocking off Nicaragua 2-1 on the road.

Final Group D Standings:

1. Suriname (GP: 6; GD: +11; PTS: 13)
2. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 11)
3. Nicaragua (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 7)
4. Dominica (GP: 6; GD: -11; PTS: 3)

Suriname won Group D and promotion to League A as well as clinching a berth in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines clinched a berth in round one of 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifying; Dominica were relegated to League C.

CONCACAF Nations League: Soca Warriors, Haiti Relegated To League B; Saint Kitts and Nevis Relegated To League C; Bahamas, Guadeloupe Promoted To League B

CONCACAF Nations League group-stage action continued on Sunday with six games.

LEAGUE A:

GROUP C:

At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:

Alberth Elis scored twice (PK-45'+2, 54) as Honduras demolished visiting Trinidad and Tobago 4-0, condemning the Soca Warriors to relegation to League B.

Final Group C Standings:

1. Honduras (GP: 4; GD: +7; PTS: 10)
2. Martinique (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
3. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 4; GD: -6; PTS: 2)

Honduras won Group C and berths in both the Nations League semifinal round and the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup; Martinique clinched a berth in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup; Trinidad and Tobago were relegated to League B; the Soca Warriors enter the second round of 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifying.



GROUP D:

At San Jose, Costa Rica:

Francisco Calvo's goal in the 27th minute proved good enough for Costa Rica as the Ticos gained a 1-1 home draw with Haiti to win Group D and enter the tournament's semifinal round as well as lock up a berth in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup; the guests were relegated to League B, despite Duckens Nazon's goal via a successful penalty kick in the 38th minute.

Final Group D Standings:

1. Costa Rica (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
2. Curacao (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
3. Haiti (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 3)

Costa Rica won Group D and gained a berth in the tournament's semifinal round as well as a spot in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup; Curacao will join the Ticos in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup; Haiti were relegated to League B and will enter the second round of 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifying.



LEAGUE B:

GROUP A:

At Cayenne, French Guiana:

Jessy Marigard scored twice (19', 28') as French Guiana defeated visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis 3-1 to gain a berth in the opening round of qualifying for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

At St. George's Grenada:

Jamal Charles produced a hat trick (14', 59', 68') as Grenada defeated visiting Belize 3-2.

Final Group A Standings:

1. Grenada (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 14)
2. French Guiana (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 8)
3. Belize (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 6)
4. Saint Kitts and Nevis (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 5)

Grenada won Group A and clinched both promotion To League A and a berth in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup; French Guiana clinched a berth in the first round of 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifying; Saint Kitts and Nevis were relegated to League C.



LEAGUE C:

GROUP B:

At Willemstad, Curacao:

Terrance Delancy's goal in the 36th minute carried Bahamas to a 1-1 road draw with Bonaire and promotion to League B as well as a berth in round one of 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifying.

Ilfred Piar scored for the hosts in the 44th minute.

Final Group B Standings:

1. Bahamas (GP: 4; GD: +8; PTS: 10)
2. Boniare (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
3. British Virgin Islands (GP: 4; GD: -10; PTS: 0)

Bahamas won Group B and promotion to League B while clinching a berth in the first round of 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifying.



GROUP D:

At Les Abymes, Guadeloupe:

Raphael Mirval produced a hat trick (3', 6', 53') while Dimitri Ramopthe (30', 75') and Geoffray Durbant (39' ,63') each added a double by scoring once in each half as Guadeloupe annihilated visiting Turks and Caicos Islands 10-0 to clinch promotion to League B and a berth in the opening round of 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifying.

Final Group D Standings:

1. Guadeloupe (GP: 4; GD: +18; PTS: 12)
2. Turks and Caicos Islands (GP: 4; GD: -9; PTS: 6)
3. Sint Maarten (GP: 4; GD: -9; PTS: 0)

Guadeloupe won Group D and promotion to League B while clinching a berth in the first round of 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifying.

CONCACAF Nations League: El Salvador Promoted To League A; Guatemala Promoted To Group B

Group-stage play in the CONCACAF Nations League continued on Saturday with five games.

LEAGUE B:

GROUP B:

At Gros Islet, Saint Lucia:

Antonio Joseph scored the only goal of the match in the 38th minute as Saint Lucia defeated the visiting Dominican Republic 1-0.

At San Salvador, El Salvador:

Juan Carlos Portillo came through in the opening minute of second-half stoppage time as El Salvador defeated visiting Montserrat 1-0 to secure promotion to League A and a berth in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Group B Standings:

1. x-El Salvador (GP: 5; GD: +7; PTS: 7)
2. z-Dominican Republic (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
3. z-Montserrat (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 5)
4. z-Saint Lucia (GP: 5; GD: -7; PTS: 4)

x-Won Group B and clinched promotion to League A and a berth in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

z-Eliminated from contention for promotion to League A but still alive for berth in opening qualifying round for 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup



LEAGUE C:

GROUP A:

At The Valley, Anguilla:

Yennick Chevalier scored the only goal of the match in the 81st minute as Saint Martin knocked off visiting Barbados 1-0.

At George Town, Cayman Islands:

Ackeem Hyde recorded the game's lone tally in the 17th minute as the Cayman Islands defeated the visiting United States Virgin Islands 1-0.

Group A Standings:

1.    Cayman Islands (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 12)
2.    Barbados (GP: 5; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
3. z-Saint Martin (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
4. z-United States Virgin Islands (GP: 5; GD: -7; PTS: 3)

z-Eliminated from contention for both promotion to League B and berth in first qualifying round of 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup



GROUP C:

At Guatemala City:

Carlos Gallardo got the ball rolling in the third minute as five players each scored once in Guatemala's 5-0 home demolition of Puerto Rico.  The victory clinched promotion to League B for Los Chapines and a berth in the opening qualifying round for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Group C Standings:

1. x-Guatemala (GP: 4; GD: +25; PTS: 12)
2. z-Puerto Rico (GP: 3; GD: -9; PTS: 3)
3. z-Anguilla (GP: 3; GD: -16; PTS: 0)

x-Won Group C; clinched promotion to League B and a berth in the first round of qualifying for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup

z-Eliminated from contention for both promotion to League B and berth in first qualifying round of 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup

CONCACAF Nations League: Team USA Dominates Canada To Clinch 2021 Gold Cup Berth; El Tri Qualify For Semifinal Round; Reggae Boyz Promoted To League A; Cuba Relegated;

Group-stage play in the CONCACAF Nations League continued on Friday with six games.

LEAGUE A:

GROUP A:

At Orlando, Florida:

Gyasi Zardes scored twice (23', 89') as the United States dominated visiting Canada 3-1 to join their northern neighbors in clinching a berth in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

The Americans can lock up a berth in the semifinal round with a victory over Cuba (who were relegated to League B as a result of Team USA's victory) in the Cayman Islands on Tuesday.

Group A Standings:

1. x-Canada (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2. x-United States (GP: 3; GD: +8; PTS: 6)
3. z-Cuba (GP: 3; GD: -14; PTS: 0)

x-Clinched berth in 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup

z-Relegated to League B; will enter second round of qualifying for 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup



GROUP B:

At Panama City, Panama:

Raul Jimenez scored twice (8', PK-85') as Mexico locked up a berth in the semifinal round by dominating Panama 3-0 on the road.

Group B Standings:

1. y-Mexico (GP: 3; GD: +9; PTS: 9)
2. z-Panama (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
3. z-Bermuda (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 3)

y-Won Group B; clinched berths in semifinal round and 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup

z-Eliminated from contention for semifinal-round berth but still alive for 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup berth



LEAGUE B:

GROUP C:

At North Sound, Antigua:

Chavanny Willis (34') and Ricardo Morris (58') each scored once as Jamaica blanked Antigua and Barbuda 2-0 on the road to gain promotion to League A and a berth in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

At Leonora, Guyana:

Trayon Bobb scored twice (53', 73') as Guyana doubled up visiting Aruba 4-2 to clinch relegation to League C for the visitors.

Group C Standings:

1. y-Jamaica (GP: 5; GD: +20; PTS: 15)
2. z-Guyana (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
3. z-Antigua and Barbuda (GP: 5; GD: -10; PTS: 6)
4. o-Aruba (GP: 5; GD: -12; PTS: 0)

y-Won Group C; clinched promotion to League A and berth in 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup 

z-Eliminated from contention for promotion to League A but still alive in race for entering first qualifying round for 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup

o-Relegated to League C



GROUP D:

At Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent:

Jahvin Sutherland scored the only goal of the match in the 60th minute as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines defeated visiting Nicaragua 1-0.

At Paramaribo, Suriname:

Dimitrie Apai (15', 88') and Gleofilo Vlijter (60', 74') each scored twice as Suriname kept their hopes of promotion to League A alive by demolishing visiting Dominica.

Group D Standings:

1.    Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 11)
2.    Suriname (GP: 5; GD: +10; PTS: 10)  
3. z-Nicaragua (GP: 5; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
4. o-Dominica

z-Eliminated from contention for promotion to League A but still alive for berth in first qualifying round for 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup

o-Relegated to League C

CONCACAF Nations League: Spice Boys Promoted To League A

Group-stage play in the CONCACAF Nations League resumed on Thursday with six games.

LEAGUE A:

GROUP C:

At Fort-de-France, Martinique:

Juan Mejia's equalizer in the 65th minute lifted Honduras (who already clinched winning the group and securing a spot in the tournament's semifinal round) to a 1-1 road draw with Martinique.

Emmanuel Riviere scored for the hosts in the fifth minute.

Group C Standings:

1. x-Honduras (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. z-Martinique (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
3. z-Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 2)

x-Clinched berths in 2020 tournament semifinal round and 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup

z-Eliminated from race for berth in semifinal round but still alive for berth in 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup



GROUP D:

At Willemstad, Curacao:

Francisco Calvo scored the game winner at 84 minute to lift Costa Rica to a 2-1 road win over Curacao.

Group D Standings:

1. Costa Rica (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
2. Curacao (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
3. Haiti (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 5)



LEAGUE B:

GROUP A:

At Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis:

Saint Kitts and Nevis battled visiting Grenada to a 0-0 stalemate, which proved to be good enough for the visiting Spice Boys, who clinched promotion to League A and a berth in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

At Belmopan, Belize:

Ean Lewis (4') and Deon McCaulay (70') each scored once as Belize blanked visiting French Guiana 2-0.

Group A Standings:

1. x-Grenada (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 11)
2. z-Belize (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 6)
3. x-Saint Kitts and Nevis (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
4. x-French Guiana (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 5)

x-Clinched promotion to League A and a berth in 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup

z-Eliminated from race for promotion to League A but still alive for 1st qualifying round for 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup



LEAGUE C:

GROUP B:

At Nassau, Bahamas:

Marcel Joseph (9'), Lesly St. Fleur (11'), and Quinton Carey (36') each scored once in the first half as Bahamas dominated the visiting British Virgin Islands 3-0.

Group B Standings:

1.    Bahamas (GP: 3; GD: +8; PTS: 9)
2.    Bonaire (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. x-British Virgin Islands (GP: 4; GD: -10; PTS: 0)

x-Eliminated from race for promotion to Group B and qualification for 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup



GROUP D:

At Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands:

Billy Forbes scored the game-winning goal at the death (90'+3) as Turks and Caicos Islands defeated visiting Sint Maarten 3-2.

Group D Standings:

1.    Guadeloupe (GP: 3; GD: +8; PTS: 9)
2.    Turks and Caicos Islands (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. x-Sint Maarten (GP: 4; GD: -9; PTS: 0) 

x-Eliminated from race for promotion to Group B and qualification for 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup

CONCACAF Champions League: Canadians Knock Off Team USA For First Time Since '85

Group-stage play in the CONCACAF Nations League continued on Tuesday with eight games.

LEAGUE A:

GROUP A:

At Toronto:

Alfonso Davies (63') and Lucas Cavallini (90'+1) each scored once as Canada blanked the visiting United States 2-0 for their first victory over their southern neighbors since 1985.

Group A Standings:

1. x-Canada (GP: 3; GD: +9; PTS: 9)
2.    United States (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 3)
3. z-Cuba (GP: 3; GD: -14; PTS: 0)

x-Clinched berth for 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup

z-Eliminated from contention for berth in semifinal round but still alive for 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup group-stage berth



GROUP B:

At Mexico City:

Jose Macias scored the winning goal in the 75th minute as Mexico defeated visiting Panama 3-1.

Group B Standings:

1. Mexico (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 6)
2. Panama (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
3. Bermuda (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 3)



LEAGUE B

GROUP B:

At Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic:

The Dominican Republic and visiting Montserrat battled to a 0-0 stalemate.

At Gros Islet, Saint Lucia:

Rodolfo Zelaya (68') and Juan Carlos Portillo (88') each scored once in the final half-four as El Salvador blanked Saint Lucia 2-0 on the road.

Group B Standings:

1.    El Salvador (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2.    Dominican Republic (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
3.    Montserrat (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 5)
4. z-Saint Lucia (GP: 4; GD: -8; PTS: 1)

z-Eliminated from contention for promotion to League A but still alive for shot at qualifying for 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup



GROUP C:

At Willemstad, Curacao:

Maalique Foster scored twice (17', 53') as Jamaica annihilated Aruba 6-0 on the road.

Group C Standings:

1.    Jamaica (GP: 4; GD: +18; PTS: 12)
2.    Guyana (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
3.    Antigua and Barbuda (GP: 4; GD: -8; PTS: 6)
4. z-Aruba (GP: 4; GD: -10; PTS: 0)

z-Eliminated from contention for promotion to League A but still alive for shot at qualifying for 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup





LEAGUE C:

GROUP A:

At Upper Bethlehem, United States Virgin Islands:

Omani Leacock (17'), Rashad Jules (77'), Armando Lashley (80'), and Zico Phillips (90') each scored once as Barbados demolished the United States Virgin Islands 4-0 on the road.

At George Town, Cayman Islands:

Jonah Ebanks scored the game's lone goal in the 75th minute as the Cayman Islands defeated visiting Saint Martin 1-0.

Group A Standings:

1.    Barbados (GP: 4; GD: +8; PTS: 9)
2.    Cayman Islands (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 9)
3. z-Saint Martin (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. z-United States Virgin Islands (GP: 4; GD: -6; PTS: 3)

z-Eliminated from contention for promotion to League B



GROUP C:

At The Valley, Anguilla:

Gerald Diaz scored the winning goal in the 54th minute as Puerto Rico defeated Anguilla 3-2 on the road.

Group C Standings:

1.     Guatemala (GP: 3; GD: +20; PTS: 9)
2.     Puerto Rico (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
3. z-Anguilla (GP: 3; GD: -16; PTS: 0)

z-Eliminated from contention for promotion to League B