Costa Rica find form to beat Martinique and set up Mexico quarter final
By Samindra Kunti in New Jersey
July 4 – Costa Rica ran out 6-4 winners against Martinique to restore calm in their camp and set up a quarter-final with Mexico.
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El Salvador put up a fight but can’t find enough punch to overcome Panama
By Paul Nicholson in Houston
July 4 – Panama secured Group C top spot with a 2-2 draw on an intense and sticky evening in Houston in front of an impressive El Salvadorian support that roared their country on from start to finish.
Costa Rica goal-fest instils confidence ahead of Mexico quarter-final
July 5 – Costa Rica coach Luis Suarez has said he is not too worried about shipping four goals in his team’s win against Martinique ahead of the quarterfinals with Mexico.
Guatemala claw back deficit to beat Guadaloupe in New York nail-biter
By Samindra Kunti in New Jersey
July 4 – On a sticky and neurotic night in Harrison, Carlos Meija delivered the killer blow in the 76th minute for Guatemala to complete Guatemala’s 3-2 comeback and ensure his team’s passage from Group D to the quarterfinals of the Gold Cupfor the first time since 2011.
Canada down depleted Cuba to head into knockout rounds
By Paul Nicholson in Houston
July 4 – Canada secured their progression into the Gold Cup knockout rounds with a 4-2 win over Cuba on another 94 degree afternoon at the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.
MLS’s Austin FC poaches Borrell from Man City for sporting director role
July 4 – Rodolfo Borrell (pictured) has left his role as Manchester City assistant manager to become Sporting Director at Austin FC in the MLS.
The stats: Groups C and D go down to the wire tonight
July 4 – Groups C and D conclude tonight with seven out of eight nations still in with a chance of qualifying for the quarter finals.
Martinique seek to exploit waning of Costa Rica
July 4 – Martinique are targeting their first knockout spot since 2002 in their final Group C game against Costa Rica, who remain under pressure to not miss out on the quarterfinals for the first time since 1998.
Guadeloupe’s Angloma says Guate are favourites but his team are making history
By Samindra Kunti in New Jersey
July 4 – Guadeloupe coach Jocelyn Angloma says his team have nothing to fear ahead of a crunch clash against Guatemala and are already writing history with the winner guaranteed a spot in the quarter-finals.
Qatar stun Mexico to hang on to 1-0 win and head in to quarter finals
By Nick Webster in Santa Clara
July 2 – It has been said that one is never enough, however despite having a paltry 24% of the possession Qatar stunned Mexico with a 27th minute goal by Hazem Shehata to seal a famous 1-0 victory.
Honduras shatter Haiti quarter final dream
By Samindra Kunti in Charlotte
June 2 – Honduras were eliminated from the Gold Cup despite a 2-1 victory against Haiti, a result rendered irrelevant because Qatar upset Mexico 1-0 in Group B’s other match. Haiti also depart the tournament.
US hit six to take top spot and avoid Mexico in the final run-in
By Samindra Kunti in Charlotte
July 2 – The United States and Jesus Ferreira stormed past Trinidad and Tobago with a second-consecutive 6-0 victory and a new hattrick for the striker to clinch top spot in Group A on goal differential and avoid a potential clash with Mexico in the semi-finals.
After slow start Jamaica up the pace to sweep past St Kitts
By Nick Webster in Santa Clara
July 1 – Under a blazing Santa Clara summers day where the on-field temperatures hovered around 92 degrees, the Reggae Boys played a tune on their Caribbean neighbours, St. Kitts & Nevis.
BJ Callahan says tougher games to come but praises top gun Ferreira
July 2 – US interim coach BJ Callaghan heaped praise on hattrick hero Jesus Ferreira for his “complete” performance in the 6-0 drubbing of Trinidad and Tobago, but warned that the margins in the knockout phase will be very fine.
The stats: Group A’s US and Jamaica battle for top spot
July 2 – With Group A set to conclude tonight USA and Jamaica look set confirm their qualification for the next stage but topping the group is key to who they face next, and where.