The first edition of golden cup left two huge markers this Friday: the beating of Mexico in Dominican Republic by 0-8 and the resounding victory by 0-4 of USA in Argentina.
After this second day of Group A, played at the Dignity Health Sports Park stadium in Carson (Los Angeles), the USA has 6 points and Mexico has 4. Both teams will meet on Monday in the last match of their qualifying phase . Argentina has 1 point while the Dominican Republic, its last rival in the group stage, has yet to open its locker.
Mexico had a great first half on Friday against the Dominican team, scoring 6 of their 8 goals before halftime. Jacqueline Ovalle scored a double (one of her goals came from a penalty). Nicolette Hernández, Karen Luna, Rebeca Bernal, Diana Ordóñez, Jasmine Casarez and Mayra Pelayo were Mexico’s recital of their goals. For its part, the USA defeated the Albiceleste with two goals from Jaedyn Shaw, a goal from Alex Morgan (header) and a penalty goal from Lindsey Horan. Miriam Mayorga was expelled from Argentina.
This tournament brings together twelve teams: eight from Concacaf and four guests from Conmebol. For this first edition, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Paraguay join the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Panama, Canada, Dominican Republic, El Salvador and Costa Rica. The Gold Cup will be held until March 10 in four places in the United States: Dignity Health Sports in Carson (California), BMO Stadium in Los Angeles (California), Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego (California) and Shell Energy Houston Stadium (Texas). . ).
Source: La Verdad
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