Quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup

Crossings were ready quarterfinals of the Gold Cup, the highest award given by the Concacaf (that's saying a lot). A sui generis tournament, involving 12 nations and ranked eight. That is, in truth there is to be very, very bad for not passing the first round. The games are craving at least interesting, whether by the time football teams, the terrible refereeing, or folklore concakafkiano. Without further ado, a preview of the matches:

Canada - Honduras

The more even match of the quarterfinals. Canada ranked as the leader of their group, while the Hondurans were second in the U.S. group. Canadians have a young team of good workmanship, while Honduras creates very dangerous forward. Game guarded prognosis, but with a guarantee of goals.

Canada 50 / Honduras 50

USA - Panama

The U.S. team qualified with a firm step as a leader, but gave up a tie in the first round against Haiti. Panama went into the quarter-final thrashing at the weak Nicaragua (and partly thanks to a tie against Mexico). And canaleros Yankees have faced in recent editions, always result in favor of the U.S. This tournament does not seem to be the exception.

U.S. 80 / Panama 20

Costa Rica - Guadeloupe

On another occasion, not have hesitated to give the Ticos as favorites, but the circumstances are different. After falling on his debut against El Salvador, Costa Rica was the preliminary round as the second in its industry, behind Canada. For his part, he puts Guadeloupe eccentricity and surprised the tournament with two wins from as escort the group from Mexico. I the game's surprise Lupita.

Costa Rica 45 / Guadalupe 55

Mexico - Haiti

On paper, the most unbalanced game of the round. Mexico ranked first in his group, ranging from poor performance to one not so bad. Haiti slipped as one of the best third places, and gave the note matched sacándole the United States. The Aztecs should rid the reef with no problems, but Haiti would give another surprise.

Mexico 70 / Haiti 30

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