Preview: Group A is the deepest group from top to bottom in the tournament. Canada always seems to play well in this tournament and I expect them to sneak in to the quarterfinals along with Costa Rica and Jamaica. El Salvador will still be preoccupied with thoughts of trying to sneak into the World Cup, so I don't think they will be as focused as they would be on this tournament.
Group B: The US should have no trouble advancing from this group. Honduras, who also has a history of deep runs in this tournament, should get through as well. Grenada are making their first appearance, which is a great accomplishment for them. However, I expect them to struggle and not make it through. Haiti are going through one of their worst points in history, and I do not expect them to progress.
Group C: Mexico should be able to walk through this group. The rest of the group should be interesting. Nicaragua is also making their first appearance in the Cup after stunning Guatemala in the UNCAF cup, although they most likely will be out matched as well in the Gold Cup. Panama is the second best team in this tournament and should get through. Guadeloupe pulled off one of the greatest shocks ever in this tournament by making the semifinals. I expect them to have another successful tournament and make the quarterfinals.
Final: The USA and Mexico are just too strong and should make it to the finals for the third straight year. The USA has Mexico's number on US soil and should take the trophy again.
No comments:
Post a Comment