Two games were contested in France as the FIFA Women's World Cup's round of 16 continued.
At Reims:
Megan Rapinoe converted two penalty kicks (7', 76') as the United States defeated Spain 2-1.
At Paris:
Emma Blackstenius scored the only goal of the match in the 55th minute as Sweden defeated Canada 1-0.
Monday, June 24, 2019
MLS: SKC Hold Off Crew In Columbus
At Columbus, Ohio:
In the lone Sunday Major League Soccer contest, Felipe Gutierrez scored the game's lone goal in the 48th minute as Sporting Kansas City knocked off the Columbus Crew 1-0 on the road.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Philadelphia (GP: 17; GD: +11; PTS: 31)
2. Montreal (GP: 18; GD: -7; PTS: 27)
3. DC United (GP: 17; GD: 5; PTS: 27)
4. Atlanta United FC (GP: 15; GD: +8; PTS: 26)
5. New York Red Bulls (GP: 16; GD: +8; PTS: 24)
6. New York City FC (GP: 14; GD: +6; PTS: 23)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 16; GD: -2; PTS: 19)
8. Chicago (GP: 17; GD: +1; PTS: 19)
9. Orlando City SC (GP: 15; GD: +1; PTS: 18)
10. Columbus (GP: 17; GD: -9; PTS: 17)
11. New England (GP: 16; GD: -16; PTS: 16)
12. FC Cincinnati (GP: 17; GD: -21; PTS: 11)
NOTES: With Montreal and DC United level on points with 27, the Impact have won more games than DC (8-7); with Toronto FC and Chicago level on points with 19, the Reds have won more games than the Fire (5-4).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 16; GD: +26; PTS: 37)
2. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 17; GD: +5; PTS: 31)
3. Seattle (GP: 16; GD: +5; PTS: 26)
4. FC Dallas (GP: 17; GD: +3; PTS: 25)
5. Houston (GP: 14; GD: +3; PTS: 24)
6. Minnesota United (GP: 16; GD: -2; PTS: 21)
7. Real Salt Lake (GP: 16; GD: -6; PTS: 20)
8. San Jose (GP: 15; GD: -4; PTS: 19)
9. Kansas City (GP: 16; GD: 0; PTS: 19)
10. Vancouver (GP: 17; GD: -3; PTS: 19)
11. Portland (PG: 14; GD: -3; PTS: 17)
12. Colorado (GP: 17; GD: -9; PTS: 16)
NOTES: With San Jose, Sporting Kansas City, and Vancouver all level on points with 19, the Earthquakes have won five games, while SKC and the Whitecaps have each won four; Sporting Kansas City have the superior goal differential vis a viv Vancouver (0, compared to the Whitecaps' -3).
In the lone Sunday Major League Soccer contest, Felipe Gutierrez scored the game's lone goal in the 48th minute as Sporting Kansas City knocked off the Columbus Crew 1-0 on the road.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Philadelphia (GP: 17; GD: +11; PTS: 31)
2. Montreal (GP: 18; GD: -7; PTS: 27)
3. DC United (GP: 17; GD: 5; PTS: 27)
4. Atlanta United FC (GP: 15; GD: +8; PTS: 26)
5. New York Red Bulls (GP: 16; GD: +8; PTS: 24)
6. New York City FC (GP: 14; GD: +6; PTS: 23)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 16; GD: -2; PTS: 19)
8. Chicago (GP: 17; GD: +1; PTS: 19)
9. Orlando City SC (GP: 15; GD: +1; PTS: 18)
10. Columbus (GP: 17; GD: -9; PTS: 17)
11. New England (GP: 16; GD: -16; PTS: 16)
12. FC Cincinnati (GP: 17; GD: -21; PTS: 11)
NOTES: With Montreal and DC United level on points with 27, the Impact have won more games than DC (8-7); with Toronto FC and Chicago level on points with 19, the Reds have won more games than the Fire (5-4).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 16; GD: +26; PTS: 37)
2. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 17; GD: +5; PTS: 31)
3. Seattle (GP: 16; GD: +5; PTS: 26)
4. FC Dallas (GP: 17; GD: +3; PTS: 25)
5. Houston (GP: 14; GD: +3; PTS: 24)
6. Minnesota United (GP: 16; GD: -2; PTS: 21)
7. Real Salt Lake (GP: 16; GD: -6; PTS: 20)
8. San Jose (GP: 15; GD: -4; PTS: 19)
9. Kansas City (GP: 16; GD: 0; PTS: 19)
10. Vancouver (GP: 17; GD: -3; PTS: 19)
11. Portland (PG: 14; GD: -3; PTS: 17)
12. Colorado (GP: 17; GD: -9; PTS: 16)
NOTES: With San Jose, Sporting Kansas City, and Vancouver all level on points with 19, the Earthquakes have won five games, while SKC and the Whitecaps have each won four; Sporting Kansas City have the superior goal differential vis a viv Vancouver (0, compared to the Whitecaps' -3).
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Canada, El Tri Advance To Quarterfinals
The final cycle of CONCACAF Gold Cup group-stage games commenced on Sunday with two Group A contests taking place with two contests as Bank of America stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
In the opener, Jonathan David (3', 71', 77') and Lucas Cavallini (23', 43', 45'+1) each produced a hat trick as Canada nuked Cuba 7-0 to advance to the quarterfinal round.
In the nightcap, Fernando Navarro scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute as Mexico locked up top spot in Group A after holding off game Martinique 3-2.
Final Group A Standings:
1. Mexico (GP: 3; GD: +10; PTS: 9)
2. Canada (GP: 3; GD: +9; PTS: 6)
3. Martinique (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Cuba (GP: 3; GD: -17; PTS: 0)
Mexico and Canada advanced to the quarterfinal round.
In the opener, Jonathan David (3', 71', 77') and Lucas Cavallini (23', 43', 45'+1) each produced a hat trick as Canada nuked Cuba 7-0 to advance to the quarterfinal round.
In the nightcap, Fernando Navarro scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute as Mexico locked up top spot in Group A after holding off game Martinique 3-2.
Final Group A Standings:
1. Mexico (GP: 3; GD: +10; PTS: 9)
2. Canada (GP: 3; GD: +9; PTS: 6)
3. Martinique (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Cuba (GP: 3; GD: -17; PTS: 0)
Mexico and Canada advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Sunday, June 23, 2019
African Nations Cup
Group-stage play in the African Nations Cup continued on Sunday with three games in Egypt.
GROUP C:
At Cairo:
Keita Diao (28') and Krepin Diatta (64') each scored once as Senegal blanked Tanzania 2-0.
At Cairo:
Baghdad Bounedjah (PK-34') and Riyad Mahrez (43') each scored once as Algeria blanked Kenya 2-0.
Group C Standings:
1. Senegal (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Algeria (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Kenya (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. Tanzania (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
GROUP D:
At Cairo:
Itamunua Keimuine's own goal in the 89th minute proved decisive as Morocco defeated Namibia 1-0.
GROUP C:
At Cairo:
Keita Diao (28') and Krepin Diatta (64') each scored once as Senegal blanked Tanzania 2-0.
At Cairo:
Baghdad Bounedjah (PK-34') and Riyad Mahrez (43') each scored once as Algeria blanked Kenya 2-0.
Group C Standings:
1. Senegal (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Algeria (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Kenya (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. Tanzania (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
GROUP D:
At Cairo:
Itamunua Keimuine's own goal in the 89th minute proved decisive as Morocco defeated Namibia 1-0.
Copa America
Two games were contested on Sunday as action in Group B of the Copa America finished in Brazil.
At Porto Alegra:
Lautaro Martinez (4') and Sergio Aguero (82') each scored once as Argentina sealed a berth in the quarterfinal round after their 2-0 blanking of Qatar, eliminating the Asian country out of the tournament.
At Salvador:
Gustavo Cuellar scored the only goal in the 31st minute of Colombia's 1-0 victory over Paraguay.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Colombia (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
2. Argentina (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Paraguay (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
4. Qatar (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
Colombia and Argentina advanced to the quarterfinal round; Paraguay can still advance as one of the two third-placed teams with the best records.
FIFA Women's World Cup: England, France Advance To Quarterfinals
The FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16 continued on Sunday with two games contested in France.
At Valenciennes:
Stephanie Houghton (14'), Ellen White (45'+4), and Alex Greenwood (58') each scored once as England dominated Cameroon 3-0.
At Le Harve:
Amandine Henry scored the winning goal in the 107th minute as France knocked off Brazil 2-1 in overtime.
At Valenciennes:
Stephanie Houghton (14'), Ellen White (45'+4), and Alex Greenwood (58') each scored once as England dominated Cameroon 3-0.
At Le Harve:
Amandine Henry scored the winning goal in the 107th minute as France knocked off Brazil 2-1 in overtime.
Saturday, June 22, 2019
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Team USA, Panama Advance To Quarterfinals
Two games in Group D of the CONCACAF Gold Cup were contested at FirstEngery Stadium in Cleveland on Saturday.
Game One:
Eric Davis scored the game winner by converting a penalty kick in the 51st minute as Panama held off Guyana 4-2.
Game Two:
Aaron Long (41', 90') and Gyasi Zardes (66', 69') each scored twice as the United States avenged the defeat that derailed their attempted qualifying for the 2018 World Cup by annihilating Trinidad and Tobago 6-0.
Group D Standings:
1. x-United States (GP: 2; GD: +10; PTS: 6)
2. x-Panama (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. z-Guyana (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
4. z-Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 2; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
x-Advanced to quarterfinal round
z-Eliminated from tournament
Game One:
Eric Davis scored the game winner by converting a penalty kick in the 51st minute as Panama held off Guyana 4-2.
Game Two:
Aaron Long (41', 90') and Gyasi Zardes (66', 69') each scored twice as the United States avenged the defeat that derailed their attempted qualifying for the 2018 World Cup by annihilating Trinidad and Tobago 6-0.
Group D Standings:
1. x-United States (GP: 2; GD: +10; PTS: 6)
2. x-Panama (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. z-Guyana (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
4. z-Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 2; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
x-Advanced to quarterfinal round
z-Eliminated from tournament
Copa America: Brazil, Venezuela Advance To Quarterfinals
The final cycle of Copa America group-stage games commenced on Saturday in Brazil with two games in Group A.
At Sao Paulo:
Carlos Casemiro (12'), Roberto Firmino (19'), Everton Sousa Soares (32'), Dani Alves (53'), and Willian Borges da Silva (90') each scored once as Brazil destroyed Peru 5-0 to lock up a berth in the quarterfinal round.
At Belo Horizonte:
Darwin Machis scored twice (2', 55') each scored once as Venezuela gained a berth in the quarterfinals following their 3-1 victory over Bolivia.
Final Group A Standings:
1. Brazil (GP: 3; GD: +8; PTS: 7)
2. Venezuela (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
3. Peru (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
4. Bolivia (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
Brazil and Venezuela advanced to the quarterfinal round.
At Sao Paulo:
Carlos Casemiro (12'), Roberto Firmino (19'), Everton Sousa Soares (32'), Dani Alves (53'), and Willian Borges da Silva (90') each scored once as Brazil destroyed Peru 5-0 to lock up a berth in the quarterfinal round.
At Belo Horizonte:
Darwin Machis scored twice (2', 55') each scored once as Venezuela gained a berth in the quarterfinals following their 3-1 victory over Bolivia.
Final Group A Standings:
1. Brazil (GP: 3; GD: +8; PTS: 7)
2. Venezuela (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
3. Peru (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
4. Bolivia (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
Brazil and Venezuela advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Women's World Cup: Germany, Norway AdvanceTo Quarterfinals
Two games were played on Saturday in France as the Round of 16 of the FIFA Women's World Cup commenced.
At Grenoble:
Alexandra Popp (20'), Sara Dabritz (PK-27'), and Lea Schuller (82') each scored once as Germany dominated Nigeria 3-0.
For the Germans, this will be their eighth consecutive appearance in the quarterfinal round.
At Nice:
Following a 1-1 deadlock through 120 minutes, Caroline Hansen, Guro Reiten, Maren Mjelde, and Ingrid Engen all converted their spot kicks as Norway topped Australia 4-1 in the penalty-kick shootout.
At Grenoble:
Alexandra Popp (20'), Sara Dabritz (PK-27'), and Lea Schuller (82') each scored once as Germany dominated Nigeria 3-0.
For the Germans, this will be their eighth consecutive appearance in the quarterfinal round.
At Nice:
Following a 1-1 deadlock through 120 minutes, Caroline Hansen, Guro Reiten, Maren Mjelde, and Ingrid Engen all converted their spot kicks as Norway topped Australia 4-1 in the penalty-kick shootout.
MLS: Galaxy, Hoops, Timbers Come Up Saturday Winners
Five games were contested on Saturday in Major League Soccer.
At Cincinnati:
Emmanuel Boateng (12') and Favio Alvarez (15') each scored a goal during the first quarter-hour as the Los Angeles Galaxy blanked FC Cincinnati 2-0 on the road.
At Frisco, Texas:
Dominique Badji scored twice (41', 58') as FC Dallas dominated visiting Toronto FC 3-0.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Albert Rusnak's goal in the 33rd minute lifted Real Salt Lake to a 1-1 road draw with the Chicago Fire.
Aleksandar Katai scored for the host in the fifth minute.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Fredy Montero (PK-45'+1) and Yordy Reyna (80') each scored once as the Vancouver Whitecaps came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 home draw with the Colorado Rapids.
Diego Rubio (8') and Andre Shinyashiki (20') produced the goals for the guests.
At Portland, Oregon:
Marvin Loria (39'), Diego Valeri (PK-61'), Brian Fernandez (63'), and Jeremy Ebobisse (75') each scored once while Steve Clark posted his----and his club's----first shutout of the season as the Portland Timbers demolished the visiting Houston Dynamo 4-0.
At Cincinnati:
Emmanuel Boateng (12') and Favio Alvarez (15') each scored a goal during the first quarter-hour as the Los Angeles Galaxy blanked FC Cincinnati 2-0 on the road.
At Frisco, Texas:
Dominique Badji scored twice (41', 58') as FC Dallas dominated visiting Toronto FC 3-0.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Albert Rusnak's goal in the 33rd minute lifted Real Salt Lake to a 1-1 road draw with the Chicago Fire.
Aleksandar Katai scored for the host in the fifth minute.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Fredy Montero (PK-45'+1) and Yordy Reyna (80') each scored once as the Vancouver Whitecaps came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 home draw with the Colorado Rapids.
Diego Rubio (8') and Andre Shinyashiki (20') produced the goals for the guests.
At Portland, Oregon:
Marvin Loria (39'), Diego Valeri (PK-61'), Brian Fernandez (63'), and Jeremy Ebobisse (75') each scored once while Steve Clark posted his----and his club's----first shutout of the season as the Portland Timbers demolished the visiting Houston Dynamo 4-0.
African Nations Cup
Three games were contested in Egypt on Saturday as group-stage play in the African Nations Cup continued.
GROUP A:
At Cairo:
Patrick Kaddu (14') and Emmanuel Okwi (48') each scored once as Uganda blanked the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-0.
Group A standings:
1. Uganda (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Egypt (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Zimbabwe (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Democratic Republic of the Congo (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
GROUP B:
At Alexandria:
Odion Ighalo scored the game's lone goal in the 77th minute as Nigeria defeated Burundi 1-0.
At Alexandria:
Goals from Sory Kaba (34') and Francois Kamano (PK-66') enabled Guinea to gain a 2-2 draw with Madagascar.
Anicet Abel Andrianantenaina (49') and Carolus Andriamatsinoro (55') each scored a goal for Barea.
Group B Standings:
1. Nigeria (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Guinea (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Madagascar (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Burundi (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
GROUP A:
At Cairo:
Patrick Kaddu (14') and Emmanuel Okwi (48') each scored once as Uganda blanked the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-0.
Group A standings:
1. Uganda (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Egypt (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Zimbabwe (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Democratic Republic of the Congo (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
GROUP B:
At Alexandria:
Odion Ighalo scored the game's lone goal in the 77th minute as Nigeria defeated Burundi 1-0.
At Alexandria:
Goals from Sory Kaba (34') and Francois Kamano (PK-66') enabled Guinea to gain a 2-2 draw with Madagascar.
Anicet Abel Andrianantenaina (49') and Carolus Andriamatsinoro (55') each scored a goal for Barea.
Group B Standings:
1. Nigeria (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Guinea (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Madagascar (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Burundi (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
Friday, June 21, 2019
African Nations Cup: Egypt Takes Opener As Tournament Commences
At Cairo, Egypt:
In Friday's opening contest of the African Nations Cup, Mahmoud Trezeguet's goal in the 41st minute lifted host nation Egypt to a 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe in a Group A match.
In Friday's opening contest of the African Nations Cup, Mahmoud Trezeguet's goal in the 41st minute lifted host nation Egypt to a 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe in a Group A match.
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Curacao Knocks Out Honduras; Goose Eggs For El Salvador, Reggae Boyz
Two games in Group C of the CONCACAF Gold Cup were played on Friday at BBVA Stadium in Houston.
Game One:
El Salvador and Jamaica battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
Game Two:
Leandro Bacuna scored the only goal of the match in the 40th minute as Curacao picked up their first-ever Gold Cup victory, having stunned Honduras 1-0, knocking the Central American country out of the tournament.
Group C Standings:
1. Jamaica (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. El Salvador (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. Curacao (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. z-Honduras (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Game One:
El Salvador and Jamaica battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
Game Two:
Leandro Bacuna scored the only goal of the match in the 40th minute as Curacao picked up their first-ever Gold Cup victory, having stunned Honduras 1-0, knocking the Central American country out of the tournament.
Group C Standings:
1. Jamaica (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. El Salvador (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. Curacao (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. z-Honduras (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Copa America: Chileans Advance To Quarterfinals
At Salvador, Brazil:
In the lone Friday Copa America contest, Alexis Sanchez scored the winning goal in the 51st minute as Chile defeated Ecuador 2-1 in a Group C game to lock up a berth in the quarterfinal round.
Group C Standings:
1. x-Chile (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2. Uruguay (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 4)
3. Japan (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
4. Ecuador (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
x-Clinched berth in quarterfinal round
In the lone Friday Copa America contest, Alexis Sanchez scored the winning goal in the 51st minute as Chile defeated Ecuador 2-1 in a Group C game to lock up a berth in the quarterfinal round.
Group C Standings:
1. x-Chile (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2. Uruguay (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 4)
3. Japan (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
4. Ecuador (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
x-Clinched berth in quarterfinal round
Thursday, June 20, 2019
US Open Cup: LAFC Down Quakes To Get Shot At Timbers At Home
At San Jose, California:
In a battle of Major League Soccer clubs, Diego Rossi (35'), Adama Diomande (60'), and Carlos Vela (85') each scored once as the Los Angeles Football Club defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 on the road Thursday in the fifth round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup tournament.
Here are the match-ups for the quarterfinal round with all games set to take place on Wednesday, July 10, and all kickoff times Pacific:
At Orlando, Florida:
Orlando City SC (MLS) vs. New York City FC (MLS), 4:30 PM
At Kennesaw, Georgia:
Atlanta United FC (MLS) vs. Saint Louis FC (USL Championship), 4:30 PM
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Minnesota United FC (MLS) vs. New Mexico United (USL Championship), 5:00 PM
At Los Angeles:
Los Angeles Football Club (MLS) vs. Portland Timbers (MLS), 7:30 PM
In a battle of Major League Soccer clubs, Diego Rossi (35'), Adama Diomande (60'), and Carlos Vela (85') each scored once as the Los Angeles Football Club defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 on the road Thursday in the fifth round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup tournament.
Here are the match-ups for the quarterfinal round with all games set to take place on Wednesday, July 10, and all kickoff times Pacific:
At Orlando, Florida:
Orlando City SC (MLS) vs. New York City FC (MLS), 4:30 PM
At Kennesaw, Georgia:
Atlanta United FC (MLS) vs. Saint Louis FC (USL Championship), 4:30 PM
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Minnesota United FC (MLS) vs. New Mexico United (USL Championship), 5:00 PM
At Los Angeles:
Los Angeles Football Club (MLS) vs. Portland Timbers (MLS), 7:30 PM
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Haiti, Ticos Advance To Quarterfinals
Two games in Group B of the CONCACAF Gold Cup were contested on Thursday at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
Game One:
Steeven Saba (22') and Manuel Rosas (OG-33') each scored once as Haiti blanked Nicaragua 2-0 to lock up a berth in the quarterfinal round.
Game Two:
Elias Aguilar scored the winning goal in the 54th minute as Costa Rica locked up a berth in the quarterfinals following their 2-1 victory over Bermuda.
Group B Standings:
1. x-Costa Rica (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2. x-Haiti (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. z-Bermuda (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. z-Nicaragua (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
x-Clinched berth in quarterfinal round
z-Eliminated from tourmanent
Game One:
Steeven Saba (22') and Manuel Rosas (OG-33') each scored once as Haiti blanked Nicaragua 2-0 to lock up a berth in the quarterfinal round.
Game Two:
Elias Aguilar scored the winning goal in the 54th minute as Costa Rica locked up a berth in the quarterfinals following their 2-1 victory over Bermuda.
Group B Standings:
1. x-Costa Rica (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2. x-Haiti (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. z-Bermuda (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. z-Nicaragua (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
x-Clinched berth in quarterfinal round
z-Eliminated from tourmanent
Copa America: Uruguay And Japan Draw
At Porto Alegre, Brazil:
In the lone Thursday Copa America contest, Luis Suarez (PK-39') and Jose Gimenez (66') each scored once as Uruguay gained a 2-2 draw with Japan in Group C play.
Koji Miyoshi scored both goals (25', 59') for the Blue Samurai.
In the lone Thursday Copa America contest, Luis Suarez (PK-39') and Jose Gimenez (66') each scored once as Uruguay gained a 2-2 draw with Japan in Group C play.
Koji Miyoshi scored both goals (25', 59') for the Blue Samurai.
Women's World Cup: Team USA Blanks Sweden To Lock Up Group F; Comeback Win Puts Cameroon In Knockout Stage
Four games were played on Thursday in France as FIFA Women's World Cup group-stage play concluded.
GROUP E:
At Reims:
Lineth Beerensteyn scored the winning goal in the 75th minute as the Netherlands defeated Canada 2-1 to lock up the Group E title as both squads had already locked up berths in the knockout stage.
At Montpellier:
Ajara Nchout scored twice (57', 90'+5) as Cameroon defeated New Zealand 2-1 to advance to the knockout stage (and eliminating Argentina from the tournament in the process).
Final Group E Standings:
1. Netherlands (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
2. Canada (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Cameroon (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. New Zealand (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Netherlands, Canada, and Cameroon advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP F:
At Le Harve:
Lindsey Horan (3') and Jonna Andersson (OG-50') each scored once as the United States blanked Sweden 2-0 to lock up top spot in Group F as both teams had already advanced to the knockout stage.
At Rennes:
Waraporn Boonsing (OG-48') and Maria Urrutia (80') each scored once as Chile blanked Thailand 2-0. The victory was not good enough for the Chileans to overtake Nigeria for the final available wild-card berth in the knockout stage.
Final Group F Standings:
1. United States (GP: 3; GD: +18; PTS: 3)
2. Sweden (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Chile (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. Thailand (GP: 3; GD: -19; PTS: 0)
The United States and Sweden advanced to the knockout stage.
Here are the match-ups for the Round of 16:
Saturday:
At Grenoble:
Germany vs. Nigeria
At Nice:
Norway vs. Australia
Sunday
At Valenciennes:
England vs. Cameroon
At Le Harve:
France vs. Brazil
Monday:
At Reims:
Spain vs. United States
At Paris:
Sweden vs. Canada
Tuesday:
At Montpellier:
Italy vs. China
At Rennes:
Netherlands vs. Japan
GROUP E:
At Reims:
Lineth Beerensteyn scored the winning goal in the 75th minute as the Netherlands defeated Canada 2-1 to lock up the Group E title as both squads had already locked up berths in the knockout stage.
At Montpellier:
Ajara Nchout scored twice (57', 90'+5) as Cameroon defeated New Zealand 2-1 to advance to the knockout stage (and eliminating Argentina from the tournament in the process).
Final Group E Standings:
1. Netherlands (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
2. Canada (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Cameroon (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. New Zealand (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Netherlands, Canada, and Cameroon advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP F:
At Le Harve:
Lindsey Horan (3') and Jonna Andersson (OG-50') each scored once as the United States blanked Sweden 2-0 to lock up top spot in Group F as both teams had already advanced to the knockout stage.
At Rennes:
Waraporn Boonsing (OG-48') and Maria Urrutia (80') each scored once as Chile blanked Thailand 2-0. The victory was not good enough for the Chileans to overtake Nigeria for the final available wild-card berth in the knockout stage.
Final Group F Standings:
1. United States (GP: 3; GD: +18; PTS: 3)
2. Sweden (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Chile (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. Thailand (GP: 3; GD: -19; PTS: 0)
The United States and Sweden advanced to the knockout stage.
Here are the match-ups for the Round of 16:
Saturday:
At Grenoble:
Germany vs. Nigeria
At Nice:
Norway vs. Australia
Sunday
At Valenciennes:
England vs. Cameroon
At Le Harve:
France vs. Brazil
Monday:
At Reims:
Spain vs. United States
At Paris:
Sweden vs. Canada
Tuesday:
At Montpellier:
Italy vs. China
At Rennes:
Netherlands vs. Japan
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
US Open Cup: New Mexico United and Saint Louis Knock Off MLS Opponents To Advance To Quaterfinals; CityZens, Lions, Timbers Also Win
Five games were contested on Wednesday as the US Open Cup's Round of 16 continued.
At Washington:
Alexandru Mitrita (38') and Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (41') each scored a goal three minutes apart late in the first half as New York City knocked off DC United 2-1 on the road.
At Orlando, Florida:
Benji Michel (96') and Tesho Akindele (101') each scored an overtime goal as Orlando City held off the visiting New England Revolution 2-1.
At Dallas:
Kevaughn Frater (45') and Sam Hamilton (64') each scored a goal as New Mexico United of the USL Championship came from behind to knock off FC Dallas 2-1 on the road.
At Fenton, Missouri:
Sam Fink scored the only goal of the match (90'+3) as Saint Louis FC, another USL Championship club, bumped off visiting FC Cincinnati 1-0.
At Portland, Oregon:
Perry Kitchen (OG-28'), Brian Fernandez (34'), Sebastian Blanco (37'), and Jorge Moreira (82') each scored once as the Portland Timbers demolished the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy 4-0.
At Washington:
Alexandru Mitrita (38') and Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (41') each scored a goal three minutes apart late in the first half as New York City knocked off DC United 2-1 on the road.
At Orlando, Florida:
Benji Michel (96') and Tesho Akindele (101') each scored an overtime goal as Orlando City held off the visiting New England Revolution 2-1.
At Dallas:
Kevaughn Frater (45') and Sam Hamilton (64') each scored a goal as New Mexico United of the USL Championship came from behind to knock off FC Dallas 2-1 on the road.
At Fenton, Missouri:
Sam Fink scored the only goal of the match (90'+3) as Saint Louis FC, another USL Championship club, bumped off visiting FC Cincinnati 1-0.
At Portland, Oregon:
Perry Kitchen (OG-28'), Brian Fernandez (34'), Sebastian Blanco (37'), and Jorge Moreira (82') each scored once as the Portland Timbers demolished the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy 4-0.
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Tuesday Rocky Mountain Wins For Martinique, El Tri
The second round of CONCACAF Gold Cup contests
commenced on Wednesday with two Group A games at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver.
Game One:
Joris Marveaux (45'), Stephane Abaul (70'), and Kevin Fortune (84') each scored once as Martinique dominated Cuba 3-0.
Game Two:
Jose Guardado scored twice (54', 77') as Mexico defeated Canada 3-1.
Group A Standings:
1. Mexico (GP: 2; GD: +9; PTS: 6)
2. Canada (GP: 2; GD; +2; PTS: 3)
3. Martinique (GP: 2; PTS: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Cuba (GP: 2; GD; -10; PTS: 0)
commenced on Wednesday with two Group A games at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver.
Game One:
Joris Marveaux (45'), Stephane Abaul (70'), and Kevin Fortune (84') each scored once as Martinique dominated Cuba 3-0.
Game Two:
Jose Guardado scored twice (54', 77') as Mexico defeated Canada 3-1.
Group A Standings:
1. Mexico (GP: 2; GD: +9; PTS: 6)
2. Canada (GP: 2; GD; +2; PTS: 3)
3. Martinique (GP: 2; PTS: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Cuba (GP: 2; GD; -10; PTS: 0)
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