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1991 North American Nations Cup

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1991 North American Nations Cup
Tournament details
Host countryUnited States United States
Dates12 – 16 March
Teams3 (from 1 confederation)
Final positions
Champions Mexico (3rd title)
Runners-up United States
Third place Canada
Tournament statistics
Matches played3
Goals scored9 (3 per match)
Top scorer(s)United States Bruce Murray (2)
United States Dante Washington (2)
Mexico Luis Roberto Alves (2)
← 1990

The North American Nations Cup was the association football (soccer) championship for the CONCACAF's North American Zone.

Overview

The tournament was seen as a disappointment, with promoters complaining that the Mexico Football Federation's decision to send their first choice team to play against Argentina in Buenos Aires had a severe effect on attendances.[1] Promoter ProLink's Vice-President Fred Guzman commented that "We're disappointed because we expected Mexico's fans to carry the tournament. But where were the U.S. fans? The U.S. federation has to create a situation where people rally around the national team."[1]

The Los Angeles Times reported that "not even Latinos bought the North American Nations Cup, which, in its second year, is having trouble holding the interest even of the three teams involved."[1]

To prepare for the competition the US team played against Bermuda in Hamilton and Paraguayan club side Olimpia.[2] Following the competition's completion, Bruce Murray was the U.S. all-time highest goalscorer with 13 goals.[3]

Results

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1  Mexico (C) 2 1 1 0 5 2 +3 3
2  United States 2 1 1 0 4 2 +2 3
3  Canada 2 0 0 2 0 5 −5 0
Source: rsssf
(C) Champions
 United States2–2 Mexico
Washington 44'
Murray 89'		 (Report) Valdéz 9'
Espinoza 31'
Attendance: 5,261
Referee: López (GUA)


 Mexico3–0 Canada
Alves 5', 48'
Duana 53'		 (Report)
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Martínez (ESA)


 United States2–0 Canada
Washington 13'
Murray 60'		 (Report)
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Ortíz (ESA)

Scorers

Two goals

One goal

References

  1. ^ a b c Harvey, Randy (15 March 1991). "Mexico Gets 3-0 Win, but Cup's Empty". LA Times. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  2. ^ "Soccer newswire". LA Times. 20 February 1991. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  3. ^ Harvey, Randy. "SOCCER NORTH AMERICAN NATIONS CUP : U.S. Displays Sock in 2-0 Victory". LA Times. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
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