Canada wrapped up an embarrassing Gold Cup, but the arrow is finally pointing up for Mexico, who beat Martinique, 3-1, to advance to the quarterfinals.
Montes hits a rocket that NASA would be jealous of
USA TODAY SportsOn Sunday, Montes, in just his third appearance for Mexico, packed his foot with gun powder, lit it and unleashed holy hell on a poor soccer ball. Mexico’s goal scoring problem? Solved.
* Gun powder is not allowed on the soccer pitch, but then again, Montes isn’t really that good so let’s take liberties where we can and celebrate a rocket that NASA would be jealous of.
Read Article >Mexico beat Martinique, book spot in quarters
USA TODAY SportsThe Gold Cup hasn’t gone as planned for Mexico, but they are through to the knockout stages after a 3-1 win over Martinique on Sunday. Mexico still have their fair share of problems, many of which were on display in Denver, but El Tri put together their best match of the tournament and have the chance to further improve in the quarterfinals.
Panama won Group A thanks to their draw earlier in the day, which put them on seven points, while Mexico finished in second place with six points. Martinique are not yet through to the quarterfinals, but the top two third place teams advance and with three points and a -2 goal difference they look like a good bet to get one of those places.
Read Article >Martinique no pushovers for El Tri
Otto Greule JrA group win is not out of the question for Mexico, but they need help. Canada need to defeat Panama for them to have a chance to finish top of Group A, and based on the way Canada have played thus far in this tournament, that seems unlikely.
Match date/time: Sunday, 6:30 p.m. ET
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