CONCACAF Gold Cup

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2011 CONCACAF GOLD CUP


Team Statistics
1 >Mexico Played6 Win6 Draw0 Lose0 GS22 GA4 GD+18
2 >USA Played6 Win4 Draw0 Lose2 GS10 GA6 GD+4
3 >Panama Played5 Win2 Draw2 Lose1 GS7 GA6 GD+1
4 >Honduras Played5 Win1 Draw2 Lose2 GS8 GA5 GD+3
5 >Jamaica Played4 Win3 Draw0 Lose1 GS7 GA2 GD+5
6 >Costa Rica Played4 Win1 Draw1 Lose2 GS8 GA6 GD+2
7 >El Salvador Played4 Win1 Draw1 Lose2 GS8 GA8 GD0
8 >Guatemala Played4 Win1 Draw1 Lose 2 GS5 GA4 GD+1
9 >Canada Played3 Win1 Draw1 Lose1 GS2 GA3 GD−1
10>Guadeloupe Played3 Win0 Draw0 Lose3 GS2 GA5 GD−3
11>Grenada Played3 Win0 Draw0 Lose3 GS1 GA15 GD−14
12>Cuba Played3 Win0 Draw0 Lose3 GS1 GA16 GD−15


Final
Mexico 4 - 2 USA


Semi Finals
Honduras 0 - 2 Mexico (AET)
USA 1- 0 Panama


Quarter Finals
Costa Rica 1 - 1 Honduras (Honduras won 4-2 on penalties)
Mexico 2 - 1 Guatemala
Jamaica 0 - 2 USA
Panama 1 - 1 El Salvador (Panama won 5-3 on penalties)


Group Phase
Group A
Costa Rica 5 - 0 Cuba
Mexico 5 - 0 El Salvador
Costa Rica 1 - 1 El Salvador
Cuba 0 - 5 Mexico
El Salvador 6 - 1 Cuba
Mexico 4 - 1 Costa Rica

Mexico P3 W3 D0 L0 GS14 GA1 GD+13 Pts 9
Costa Rica P3 W1 D1 L1 GS7 GA5 GD+2 Pts 4
El Salvador P3 W1 D1 W1 GS7 GA7 GD0 Pts 4
Cuba P3 W0 D0 L3 GS1 GA16 GD−15 Pts 0

Group B
Jamaica 4 - 0 Grenada
Honduras 0 - 0 Guatemala
Jamaica 2 - 0 Guatemala
Grenada 1 - 7 Honduras
Guatemala 4 - 0 Grenada
Honduras 0 - 1 Jamaica

Jamaica P3 W3 D0 L0 GS7 GA0 GD+7 Pts 9
Honduras P3 W1 D1 L1 GS7 GA2 GD+5 Pts 4
Guatemala P3 W1 D1 L1 GS4 GA2 GD+2 Pts 4
Grenada P3 W0 D0 L3 GS1 GA15 GD-14 Pts 0

Group C
Panama 3-2 Guadeloupe
USA 2-0 Canada
Canada 1 - 0 Guadeloupe
USA 1 - 2 Panama
Canada 1 - 1 Panama
Guadeloupe 0 - 1 USA

Panama P3 W2 D1 L0 GS6 GA4 GD+2 Pts 7
United States P3 W2 D0 L1 GS4 GA2 GD+2 Pts 6
Canada P3 W1 D1 L1 GS2 GA3 GD-1 Pts 4
Guadeloupe P3 W0 D0 L3 GS2 GA5 GD-3 Pts 0


Goal scorers
7 goals - Javier Hernández(Mexico)
4 goals - Rodolfo Zelaya(El Salvador) & Aldo De Nigris(Mexico)
3 goals - Marco Ureña(Costa Rica),Jerry Bengtson(Honduras),Carlos Costly(Honduras),Demar Phillips(Jamaica),Giovani Dos Santos(Mexico),Pablo Barrera(Mexico),Andrés Guardado(Mexico),Luis Tejada(Panama) & Clint Dempsey(USA).
2 goals - Dwayne De Rosario(Canada),Brice Jovial(Guadeloupe),Carlos Ruiz(Guatemala),Ryan Johnson(Jamaica),Gabriel Gómez(Panama) & Jozy Altidore(USA).
1 goal - Randall Brenes(Costa Rica),Alvaro Saborío(Costa Rica),Heiner Mora(Costa Rica),Dennis Marshall Maxwell(Costa Rica),Joel Campbell(Costa Rica),Yénier Márquez Molina(Cuba),William Osael Romero Castillo(El Salvador), Mark Léster Blanco Pineda(El Salvador),Arturo Alvarez(El Salvador),Eliseo Antonio Quintanilla(El Salvador),Clive Murray(Grenada),José Javier del Aguila(Guatemala),Marco Pappa(Guatemala),Carlos Eduardo Gallardo(Guatemala),Walter Martínez(Honduras),Alfredo Mejía(Honduras),Luton Shelton(Jamaica),Omar Daley(Jamaica),Efrain Juárez(Mexico), Rafael Márquez Álvarez(Mexico),Blas Pérez(Panama),Clarence Goodson(USA),Michael Bradley(USA),Landon Timothy Donovan(USA) & Jermaine Jones(USA).


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_CONCACAF_Gold_Cup

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The 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup jz concluded,& it belongs 2 Mexico.

- Mexico won the 2011 Gold Cup(6th title).
- Top scorer was Mexico's Javier Hernández,with 7 goals scored.
- Mexico was the only undefeated team in tis tournament,played 6 games & won 6.
- Mexico was the team that scored the most goals, 22 goals in 6 games.

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Latest CONCACAF / Fifa rankings, updated on 29 June 2011.
Next update is on 27 July 2011.

http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/ra...23914&rank=205

1. Mexico (Fifa 9)
2. USA (Fifa 24)
3. Jamaica (Fifa 38)
4. Honduras (Fifa 44)
5. Panama (Fifa 52)
6. Costa Rica (Fifa 55)
7. El Salvador (Fifa 72)
8. Canada (Fifa 83)
9. Haiti (Fifa 89)
10. Trinidad & Tobago (Fifa 90)
11. Cuba (Fifa 101)
12. Suriname (Fifa 108)
13. Antigua & Barbuda (Fifa 111)
14. Guyana (Fifa 116)
15. Grenada (Fifa 117)
16. Guatemala (Fifa 118)
17. St. Kitts & Nevis (Fifa 121)
18. Dominica (Fifa 133)
19. Puerto Rico (Fifa 137)
20. Barbados (Fifa 141)
21. Curacao (Fifa 150)
22. St. Vincent & the Grenadines (Fifa 154)
23. Belize (Fifa 154)
24. Cayman Islands (Fifa 160)
25. Nicaragua (Fifa 161)
26. Dominican Republic (Fifa 172)
27. Bermuda (Fifa 180)
28. British Virgin Islands (Fifa 182)
29. St. Lucia (Fifa 185)
30. Turks & Caicos Islands (Fifa 192)
31. US Virgin Islands (Fifa 193)
32. Anguilla (Fifa 197)
33. Bahamas (Fifa 197)
34. Aruba (Fifa 200)
35. Montserrat (Fifa 203)

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Latest CONCACAF / Fifa rankings, updated on 27 July 2011.
Next update is on 24 Aug 2011.

1. Mexico (Fifa 20)
2. USA (Fifa 30)
3. Jamaica (Fifa 44)
4. Honduras (Fifa 51)
5. Costa Rica (Fifa 56)
6. Panama (Fifa 65)
7. El Salvador (Fifa 78)
8. Trinidad & Tobago (Fifa 88)
9. Cuba (Fifa 99)
10. Canada (Fifa 105)
11. Antigua & Barbuda (Fifa 106)
12. Suriname (Fifa 110)
13. Guyana (Fifa 114)
14. Guatemala (Fifa 115)
15. Haiti (Fifa 117)
16. Grenada (Fifa 120)
17. St. Kitts & Nevis (Fifa 122)
18. Dominican Republic (Fifa 132)
19. Dominica (Fifa 133)
20. Puerto Rico (Fifa 141)
21. Barbados (Fifa 145)
22. Belize (Fifa 148)
23. US Virgin Islands (Fifa 149)
24. Bahamas (Fifa 152)
25. Curacao (Fifa 157)
26. St. Vincent & the Grenadines (Fifa 161)
27. Aruba (Fifa 168)
28. Cayman Islands (Fifa 172)
29. Nicaragua (Fifa 177)
30. St. Lucia (Fifa 183)
31. Bermuda (Fifa 185)
32. British Virgin Islands (Fifa 186)
33. Turks & Caicos Islands (Fifa 193)
34. Anguilla (Fifa 199)
35. Montserrat (Fifa 203)

http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/ra...23914&rank=206

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http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...radley?cc=4716

USA sack coach Bob Bradley
July 28, 2011

The US hv parted company with head coach Bob Bradley, aft a 5-year spell.

Bradley, 53, had been in charge of the national team since January 2007 & oversaw a triumphant campaign in the Gold Cup later tat year.

He also guided the USA 2 2nd place in the 2009 Confederations Cup, losing 3-2 to Brazil in the final, but US Soccer president Sunil Gulati felt a new face was needed.

He said: ''We 1 2 thank Bob Bradley 4 his service & dedication 2 US Soccer during the past 5 years.

''During his time as the head coach of our men's national team he led the team 2 a number of accomplishments, but we felt now was the right time 4 us 2 make a change.''

Gulati also took the opportunity 2 wish Bradley good luck 4 the future.

''It is always hard 2 make these decisions, esp when it involves some1 we respect as much as Bob,'' he said. ''We wish him the best in his future endeavours.''

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http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...of-usa?cc=4716

Klinsmann named new USA boss
July 29, 2011

Jurgen Klinsmann has been appointed the new manager of the US.

On Thursday, the USA parted company with head coach Bob Bradley, aft a 5-year spell. They hv now moved 2 appoint former Germany & Bayern Munich boss Klinsmann.

Klinsmann had a distinguished playing career, highlighted by winning the WC in 1990 & European championship in 1996 with Germany, but has had only fleeting spells in management, 1st with Germany & later Bayern.

He has also lived primarily in the US since retiring fr playing, & has frequently been linked with the national team job & vacancies in Major League Soccer.

"I m proud & honoured 2 be named the head coach of the US Men's National Team," said Klinsmann, who will take charge of his 1st match on August 10 against rivals Mexico.

"I would like 2 thank the US Soccer Federation 4 the opportunity, & I'm excited abt the challenge ahead.

"I m looking 4ward 2 bringing the team 2gether 4 our upcoming match against Mexico & starting on the road 2ward qualifying 4 the 2014 FIFA WC.''

Klinsmann enjoyed an outstanding playing career tat lasted 17 years & included spells with Stuttgart, Inter Milan, Monaco, Tottenham & Bayern Munich.

He scored 47 goals in 108 appearances 4 Germany & West Germany, & retired fr playing in 1998, took his 1st management job with Germany in 2004.

He led them to 3rd place in the 2006 WC on home soil, but stepped down fr the role aft the tournament. 2 years later, he took charge of Bayern, reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League, but left aft 1 season.

No details of his contract with the US hv been released.

"We r excited 2 hv Jurgen as the head coach of our men's national team,'' said US Soccer president Sunil Gulati. "He is a highly accomplished player & coach with the experience & knowledge 2 advance the program.

"Jurgen has had success in many different areas of the game & we look 4ward 2 the leadership he will provide on & off the field.''

Klinsmann will be introduced @ a press conference in New York on Monday.

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Latest CONCACAF / Fifa rankings, updated on 24 Aug 2011.
Next update is on 21 Sept 2011.

1. Mexico (Fifa 20)
2. USA (Fifa 28)
3. Jamaica (Fifa 43)
4. Honduras (Fifa 50)
5. Costa Rica (Fifa 60)
6. Panama (Fifa 62)
7. El Salvador (Fifa 75)
8. Trinidad & Tobago (Fifa 91)
9. Cuba (Fifa 99)
10. Canada (Fifa 102)
11. Antigua & Barbuda (Fifa 106)
12. Suriname (Fifa 110)
13. Guatemala (Fifa 113)
14. Guyana (Fifa 114)
15. Haiti (Fifa 116)
16. Grenada (Fifa 118)
17. St. Kitts & Nevis (Fifa 122)
18. Dominican Republic (Fifa 133)
19. Dominica (Fifa 136)
20. Puerto Rico (Fifa 144)
21. Barbados (Fifa 147)
22. Belize (Fifa 148)
23. US Virgin Islands (Fifa 149)
24. Bahamas (Fifa 151)
25. St. Vincent & the Grenadines (Fifa 158)
26. Curacao (Fifa 166)
27. Aruba (Fifa 170)
28. Cayman Islands (Fifa 172)
29. Nicaragua (Fifa 179)
30. St. Lucia (Fifa 184)
31. Bermuda (Fifa 185)
32. British Virgin Islands (Fifa 187)
33. Turks & Caicos Islands (Fifa 195)
34. Anguilla (Fifa 200)
35. Montserrat (Fifa 203)

http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/ra...23914&rank=207

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Latest CONCACAF / Fifa rankings, updated on 21 Sept 2011.
Next update is on 19 Oct 2011.

1. Mexico (Fifa 20)
2. USA (Fifa 31)
3. Jamaica (Fifa 45)
4. Honduras (Fifa 53)
4. Panama (Fifa 53)
6. Costa Rica (Fifa 57)
7. Trinidad & Tobago (Fifa 80)
8. Canada (Fifa 87)
9. El Salvador (Fifa 88)
10. Antigua & Barbuda (Fifa 102)
11. Cuba (Fifa 105)
12. Haiti (Fifa 108)
13. Guatemala (Fifa 110)
14. Suriname (Fifa 113)
15. Guyana (Fifa 116)
16. Grenada (Fifa 120)
17. St. Kitts & Nevis (Fifa 123)
18. Belize (Fifa 133)
19. Dominican Republic (Fifa 135)
20. Puerto Rico (Fifa 144)
21. Dominica (Fifa 148)
22. Barbados (Fifa 149)
23. US Virgin Islands (Fifa 150)
24. Bahamas (Fifa 151)
25. Nicaragua (Fifa 155)
26. St. Vincent & the Grenadines (Fifa 158)
27. Aruba (Fifa 170)
28. Cayman Islands (Fifa 174)
29. Curacao (Fifa 178)
30. St. Lucia (Fifa 185)
31. Bermuda (Fifa 189)
32. British Virgin Islands (Fifa 191)
33. Turks & Caicos Islands (Fifa 195)
34. Anguilla (Fifa 198)
35. Montserrat (Fifa 203)

http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/ra...23914&rank=208

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Latest CONCACAF / Fifa rankings, updated on 19 Oct 2011.

1. Mexico (Fifa 22)
2. USA (Fifa 34)
3. Jamaica (Fifa 50)
4. Panama (Fifa 53)
5. Honduras (Fifa 57)
6. Costa Rica (Fifa 62)
7. Trinidad & Tobago (Fifa 79)
8. El Salvador (Fifa 82)
9. Canada (Fifa 83)
10. Antigua & Barbuda (Fifa 90)
11. Guyana (Fifa 97)
12. Guatemala (Fifa 99)
13. Cuba (Fifa 100)
14. Suriname (Fifa 104)
15. Haiti (Fifa 107)
16. St. Kitts & Nevis (Fifa 109)
17. Grenada (Fifa 116)
18. Dominican Republic (Fifa 128)
19. Bermuda (Fifa 132)
20. Puerto Rico (Fifa 137)
21. Belize (Fifa 143)
22. St. Vincent & the Grenadines (Fifa 146)
23. Barbados (Fifa 148)
24. Dominica (Fifa 152)
25. Bahamas (Fifa 154)
26. Nicaragua (Fifa 160)
27. US Virgin Islands (Fifa 169)
28. Curacao (Fifa 171)
29. Aruba (Fifa 172)
30. St. Lucia (Fifa 179)
31. Cayman Islands (Fifa 185)
32. British Virgin Islands (Fifa 192)
33. Turks & Caicos Islands (Fifa 194)
34. Anguilla (Fifa 197)
35. Montserrat (Fifa 203)

http://www.fifa.com/worldranking/ran...ble/index.html

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Latest CONCACAF / Fifa rankings, updated Dec 2011.

1. Mexico (Fifa 21)
2. USA (Fifa 34)
3. Panama (Fifa 49)
4. Honduras (Fifa 53)
5. Jamaica (Fifa 54)
6. Costa Rica (Fifa 65)
7. El Salvador (Fifa 69)
8. Canada (Fifa 72)
9. Trinidad & Tobago (Fifa 76)
10. Haiti (Fifa 81)
11. Antigua & Barbuda (Fifa 87)
12. Guatemala (Fifa 90)
13. Guyana (Fifa 91)
14. Bermuda (Fifa 107)
15. Puerto Rico (Fifa 108)
16. Cuba (Fifa 115)
17. St. Kitts & Nevis (Fifa 116)
18. Suriname (Fifa 125)
19. Dominican Republic (Fifa 131)
20. Grenada (Fifa 134)
21. Belize (Fifa 141)
22. St. Vincent & the Grenadines (Fifa 144)
23. Curacao (Fifa 151)
24. Bahamas (Fifa 154)
25. Nicaragua (Fifa 154)
26. Aruba (Fifa 164)
27. Barbados (Fifa 165)
28. Dominica (Fifa 171)
29. US Virgin Islands (Fifa 178)
30. Cayman Islands (Fifa 183)
31. St. Lucia (Fifa 185)
32. British Virgin Islands (Fifa 199)
33. Turks & Caicos Islands (Fifa 200)
34. Anguilla (Fifa 201)
35. Montserrat (Fifa 206)

http://www.fifa.com/worldranking/ran...ble/index.html

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Latest CONCACAF / Fifa rankings, updated JAN 2012.

1. Mexico (Fifa 21)
2. USA (Fifa 33)
3. Panama (Fifa 47)
4. Honduras (Fifa 51)
5. Jamaica (Fifa 52)
6. Costa Rica (Fifa 62)
7. El Salvador (Fifa 64)
8. Canada (Fifa 74)
9. Trinidad & Tobago (Fifa 78)
10. Haiti (Fifa 80)
11. Antigua & Barbuda (Fifa 84)
12. Guatemala (Fifa 89)
13. Guyana (Fifa 92)
14. Bermuda (Fifa 106)
15. Puerto Rico (Fifa 108)
16. Cuba (Fifa 113)
17. St. Kitts & Nevis (Fifa 114)
18. Suriname (Fifa 125)
19. Dominican Republic (Fifa 129)
20. Grenada (Fifa 132)
21. Belize (Fifa 133)
22. St. Vincent & the Grenadines (Fifa 144)
23. Nicaragua (Fifa 145)
24. Curacao (Fifa 152)
25. Bahamas (Fifa 155)
26. Aruba (Fifa 164)
27. Barbados (Fifa 165)
28. Dominica (Fifa 171)
29. US Virgin Islands (Fifa 178)
30. Cayman Islands (Fifa 183)
31. St. Lucia (Fifa 185)
32. British Virgin Islands (Fifa 198)
33. Turks & Caicos Islands (Fifa 200)
34. Anguilla (Fifa 201)
35. Montserrat (Fifa 206)

http://www.fifa.com/worldranking/ran...ble/index.html