Re: The Official 2013 Gold Cup Thread

[Uncle Jozy]

wtf are you taking about? I never said Mexico is fielding a C squad. And Mexico's "lack of depth", beat Brazil in the final of the Olympics recently. They also won the U-17 World Cup and finished 3rd at the U-20 World Cup. I wouldn't blame them on having "lack of depth", as much as I am accusing them of having horrible management. Chepo has to go if this team is to get any better.

Winning a youth tourney doesn't prove you have depth. You think that team does any better against grown men in this tourney? We already know winning youth tournaments don't translate to Senior success if you look at recent history. I mean seriously since when does winning a tournament that only factors a certain age group mean anything at an international senior level? And I said that Mexico's team right now is a C squad in terms of quality.

[Catracho]

windkick you obviously don't know what you're talking about.. Panama, Honduras, USA and Mexico brought straight B-Teams...

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Martinique 1-0 Canada

Gol de Fabrice Reuperne. Martinique with a huge win over The Canucks. This isn't the first time Canada has fallen to a French Territory in the Gold Cup, previously losing to Guadeloupe 2-1 in 2007.

[McLewis]

Nothing at Ford Field or the Pontiac Silverdome ffs. Missed opportunities

Oh well, we got a good roster for this at least. LD, Holden and Jack McInerney are the ones to watch for USA.

I don't think Michigan is known for its love for USMNT.. last time they held a Gold Cup match (against Canada) it was emptier than Arsenal's trophycase in the last 6 years.

Meh, Milan-Panathanaikos at the Silverdome got a good crowd. You're right though, Ford Field was empty as shat for that Canada match.

[Catracho]

Panama 2-1 Mexico

Brace from Gaby Torres who was atop the scoring charts in Venezuela last season, while Marcos Fabian De La Mora scored at the strike of half for El Tri.

[Catracho]

Todays fixtures:

Monday, July 8 - Red Bull Arena (Harrison, NJ)

El Salvador vs. Trinidad & Tobago, 7 p.m. (7 p.m. EDT)

Haiti vs. Honduras, 9:30 p.m. (9:30 p.m. EDT)

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GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RONY MARTINEZ!!!!!! GGGGGOOOOOOLLLLLLLL

El delantero de Real Sociedad de Tocoa marca gol de delanterazo!!!! contra Ayiti! Nice pass from El Zurdo from the #10 spot to free up Rony on the right and he lasers it top right past the Haitian goalie.

Honduras 1-0 Haiti

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GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HIJO DE VIENTO!!!!!!! A pass by Claros filters right passed Guerrier, who gets beat by an on-coming Beckeles who send a cross low and hard to Marvin Chavez who buries with no qualms about it!!!

Honduras 2-0 Haiti

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Fulltime: Honduras 2-0 Haiti

three points in the bag despite our lack luster performance.

[Motogp69]

Haiti actually looked fairly decent against against Honduras, but Honduras put away their chances when it mattered. I have a feeling Haiti isn't done yet.

God I wish this game tonight wasn't at 11:00, but I'll just go into work late tomorrow.

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El Salvador 2-2 Trinidad&Tobago

Keon Daniels and Kenwyne Jones scored for Di Soca Warriors, while El Fito Zelaya scored the brace for El Salvador.. very exciting game this one was.

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Honduras 2-0 Haiti

Goles de Rony El Matador Tocoeno Martinez, y Marvin El Hijo de Viento Chavez

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Tuesday, July 9 - JELD-WEN Field (Portland, OR)

Costa Rica vs. Cuba, 5:30 p.m. (8:30 p.m. EDT)

Belize vs. USA, 8 p.m. (11 p.m. EDT)

[RedOranje]

Full time: USA 6-1 Belize


No real surprises and, bar one defensive lapse in the first half, a professional display from the US's B-team.

[Catracho]

Our own little version of Tahiti.

[RedOranje]

Our own little version of Tahiti.

But with more two-footed leg breakers.

[Motogp69]

I don't know why Jurgen keeps putting out a "meh" starting XI only to have to sub out the weak players and right the flow and chemistry of our team.

In this tournament these players should be the spine of the team: Donovan, Holden, Mix, Shea, Goodson, and Beasley.

Other than that, experiment at will...

[RedOranje]

Holden still hasn't returned to full fitness and cannot manage a full 90 minutes without risking a significant drop in performances in the second half and/or injury. Shea was rather mediocre when he came on last night. I don't think Klinsmann did anything wrong with those two.

[Motogp69]

I think they left Holden off because they didn't want him to attempt 90 for the first time on turf. Plus, I figured if he did start he'd come off around the 70 minute mark.

As for Shea, he really didn't get much service last night because his connection largely depends on linking up between the CM and Beasley. This connection was ridiculously good against Guatemala, but last night Beasley didn't see much of the ball in the second half and failed to create space for Shea to operate within. Despite this, Shea still did pretty good with what chances he did have.

Personally, if he tightened up his passes in the final third there aren't many out there who could stop him with his size, speed, and endless gas tank. Still have no idea why he went to Stoke, such a perfect "hustle" player for Everton. If he was developed properly he could literally be the American equivalent of Gareth Bale, not sure he has the drive though to become elite.

[Catracho]

Thursday, July 11 - CenturyLink Field (Seattle, WA)

Panama vs. Martinique, 5:30 p.m. (8:30 p.m. EDT)

Mexico vs. Canada, 8 p.m. (11 p.m. EDT)


I almost feel bad for Canada tonight.

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Panama 1-0 Martinique

Gabriel Torres once again scores for Los Canaleros, making it three in this tournament for the Zamora man.

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Mexico 2-0 Canada

Raul Jimenez and Marcos Fabian De La Mora manage to gain the win for Mexico after a dry spell entering this tournament.

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Ayiti celebrating tonight in Miami!

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GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

EL PITBUL ERES GRANDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EL PITBUL K GOLLL MAE!!!!!!!!!!! K GOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mario Martinez free-kick gets filtered out to Alex Lopez by the Guanaco defense, who one times it into the box, in which it hits Jorge El Pitbul Claros who beats an abysmal offsides trap and slams it past Dagoberto Portillo!!

And thats it!!!

Fulltime: Honduras 1-0 El Salvador

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Haiti 2-0 Trinidad&Tobago

Brace from Jean-Eudes Maurice the current PSG man.

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Honduras 1-0 El Salvador

stoppage time winner from Hibs man Jorge "El Pitbul" Claros to win the Central American Border War Classic.

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