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Yahoo
9 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Gold Cup Update: Suriname eliminated, Curaçao with work to do following drab opener
Suriname were eliminated from the Gold Cup on Thursday morning. Following a 4-3 defeat to Costa Rica on matchday one, Stanley Menzo's team lost the second group match, this time 2-0 to Mexico. With Costa Rica winning their other game 2-1 against the Dominican Republic, Suriname can no longer reach the top two. Damning double sinks Suriname Suriname came close to pulling off an upset against Costa Rica in the first game. Strikes from Gyrano Kerk, Richonell Margaret and Shaquille Pinas looked to do the job despite a goal from Alonso Martinez and a penalty from former Twente striker Manuel Ugarte. Advertisement Unfortunately for Natio, though, they fumbled the 2-3 winning position before losing 4-3. Josimar Alcocer's goal set up a tense final 15 minutes in which Ugarte converted a second penalty right at the death. Mexico proved a far more challenging opponent. Confidently the stronger side, Los Tri dominated the stats sheet as a relatively quick-fire Cesar Montes double sunk Suriname around the hour mark. First, Montes dispatched a fine header at a corner on 57′, before then scoring an unorthodox floor-bound effort in the 63rd minute. Suriname will conclude their tournament against the Dominican Republic next Monday morning. Curaçao have work to do after drab tournament opener Curaçao drew their opening Gold Cup match 0-0 against El Salvador on Wednesday morning and it was fair to suggest that it was far from a classic. Advertisement Dick Advocaat fielded a side with much Dutch and European experience. Eloy Room started in goal, with Cuco Martina, Juriën Gaari, Roshon van Eijma and Sherel Floranus in front. Juninho Bacuna, Livano Comenencia and Leandro Bacuna formed the midfield, while Kenji Gorré, Jearl Margaritha, and Gervane Kastaneer formed the attack. A determined El Salvador proved difficult to break down in San Jose, and neutralised everything Curaçao sent their way. Just after half time, Kastaneer squandered a great chance by firing straight at eventual MOTM Mario González in a one-on-one. Advocaat's side then hit the crossbar via Margaritha before Comenencia shot over the bar from close range. Curaçao face host country Canada up next on Sunday. They enter as a truly daunting prospect, previously thrashing Honduras 6-0 in a dominant display. The group's conclusion against Honduras will play out on Wednesday. GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
📝Canada steal the show with goals in Gold Cup action
Register on DAZN to watch ALL FIFA Club World Cup matches for FREE This Tuesday we had a day with few matches in the Gold Cup. Canada was the big star of the day, taking all the goals in their duel against Honduras. A result with history Canada defeated Honduras on Tuesday with a score of 6-0, becoming their second biggest win in the Gold Cup. On the other hand, the Catrachos also made history by suffering their worst defeat in the continental tournament. Little and nothing in California Curaçao and El Salvador tied 0-0 in a evenly matched duel of Group B of the Gold Cup 2025. The Salvadoran team generated more chances, but in the end the Salvadoran goalkeeper, Mario González, ended up being the figure, avoiding a disaster. Both teams were left with a feeling of little and the obligation to win in their next match to stay alive. Advertisement This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Rich Lam - 2025 Getty Images
Newsweek
2 days ago
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- Newsweek
How to Watch Curaçao vs El Salvador: Live Stream CONCACAF Gold Cup, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Curaçao will face El Salvador in this 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup matchup on Tuesday at PayPal Park, and you can catch all the action with Fubo. Eloy Room goalkeeper of Curaçao makes a sav during an international friendly match between Argentina and Curaçao at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades on March 28, 2023 in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. Eloy Room goalkeeper of Curaçao makes a sav during an international friendly match between Argentina and Curaçao at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades on March 28, 2023 in Santiago del Estero, to Watch Curaçao vs El Salvador Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Time: 8:15 PM ET TV Channel: FOX Sports 1 Stream: Fubo (TRY FOR FREE) Curaçao and El Salvador will take the pitch on Tuesday, June 17th, at PayPal Park in this CONCACAF Gold Cup match. This is the opening match for both squads in the group stage as they attempt to secure one of the top spots in the Group B standings, which also includes Canada and Honduras. Curaçao has not been in this position for quite some time, making their first Gold Cup appearance since 2019 when they reached the quarter-finals and finished eighth. They can rely on a strong last line of defense with Eloy Room manning the goal. As the captain of their team, Room will look to shut out El Salvador and give Curaçao the chance to receive maximum points in their opener. Brayan Gil will look to power El Salvador after a strong showing during World Cup Qualifiers, in which he scored two goals in two appearances. It would be a massive boost for his team if he could get them on the board once again. This is a great CONCACAF Gold Cup matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action. You can view this game on FOX Sports 1 with a free one-month subscription to FuboTV. Live stream every CONCACAF Gold Cup match for free with Fubo: Start your subscription now! Gold Cup Potential Lineups Curacao: Room; Brenet, Gaari, Van Eijma, Floranus; Roemeratoe, L. Bacuna; Margaritha, J. Bacuna, Gorre; Kastaneer El Salvador: Gonzalez; Tamacas, Dominguez, Cruz, Larin; Landaverde, Cartagena; Osorio, Ordaz, Henriquez; Gil Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Curaçao at Gold Cup 2025: 'We want to prove that we are not a team to be taken lightly'
Curaçao at Gold Cup 2025: 'We want to prove that we are not a team to be taken lightly' The 2025 Gold Cup is underway, and Curaçao kick off their latest adventure as they face El Salvador in their Group B tournament opener at San Jose's PayPal Park. Before then, we at GBeNeFN wanted to learn more about a team who are looking to continue a trailblazing era. Located in the southern Caribbean Sea, the scenic island nation of Curaçao has an understated relationship with football, especially given its population of less than 200,000 people. The national team have featured at the premier CONCACAF competition six times. Three of these appearances, including this upcoming chapter in the USA, have come after their separation from the Netherlands Antilles in 2010. Advertisement While a connection with the Netherlands continues to run through the team, with Dick Advocaat in the dugout, and a plethora of Dutch-born players turning out, Curaçao have undoubtedly managed to curate some exciting moments to move them firmly into an infamy of their own. A recent upshift in form has seen the rejuvenated Familia Azul unbeaten in their last seven matches. They are also still deep in the running for a momentous first World Cup appearance, and ahead of this summer of football, they have climbed up to 90th in the FIFA world rankings. At the last two Gold Cups they played in, Curaçao went out at the group stage in 2017, but then bettered that with a quarter-final finish two years later. We spoke to Tito at Curaçao Football News in order to get some expert insight on the team and their style, and just how they've turned heads within their federation. Hi Tito, Curacao's football seems to be back on the rise. What's the general vibe running up to this Gold Cup? What are your memories of the tournament? The vibe is great right now! Fans are happy that we are back in the Gold Cup, and we want to prove that we are not a team to be taken lightly, just like we did in 2019. Advertisement As for my memories from the Gold Cup, my all-time favourite actually came from 2017. It was the match against Mexico. Despite losing 2-0, the scoreline really didn't reflect the match. From the first whistle to the last, we went toe to toe with Mexico. We were good defensively and created so many chances and even hit the post twice. That was the first time we really turned heads in the region. How do you feel about the current selection? Who would you say are some of your stand-out players in this current group? Who should we be looking out for? I'm happy with the squad, although in the centre-back position, we're kind of thin with only three of them getting called up. There are two players you should be looking out for. One is Jearl Margaritha. He plays on the right wing and also plays club football for Phoenix Rising FC in the USL Championship. In 12 caps for Curaçao, Jearl has five goals and five assists. He is such a good dribbler and has so much flair. Advertisement The other one to look out for is Livano Comenencia. He is a 21-year-old midfielder who plays for Juventus Next Gen in the Serie C. He is tall, strong, fast, and a good dribbler. He has quickly become a fan favourite and has consistently performed for the team since his arrival in October of 2024. You face El Salvador, Canada and Honduras in the group stages. How do you feel about this draw? Are all eyes on the Canada fixture in particular? Is there the potential opportunity to cause an upset? I'm happy with the draw. These teams will really test the level of our current group of players. While the Canada game will be the toughest, all eyes are on the opening game against El Salvador. Advertisement We have over 80 years of history against them, dating back to when we were the Netherlands Antilles, and we've never beaten them. In our modern history, from 2011 to now, we have faced them seven times with 0 wins, three draws, and four losses. So the hope is to finally get one over on them. What would you say is the best way to describe Curaçao's style of play? How would you say Dick Advocaat has influenced the team? Before Dick Advocaat joined we played a very passive possession-based style of football. But since his arrival, he has had the team playing very aggressively when in possession. The forwards are constantly moving and trying to find space. Advertisement When out of possession, we press hard. Our midfielders and forwards are constantly running, trying to force mistakes, and they have shown an ability to compete physically with other teams. In a recent game with Haiti, Jürgen Locadia pressed their defenders, which led to a back pass to the keeper, Johny Placide. Locadia held his run and stole the ball, leading to an easy tap-in for Kevin Felida to give us a 4-1 lead. With a mix of predominantly second and third-generation players, has that played on the national conscience at all? Despite all of the players being born and raised in the Netherlands, the people here in Curaçao have been happy with them. Advertisement Of course, every now and then, there is somebody who thinks we should add more local players, but no one really cares about that. What would be your dream tournament? Any fixtures you'd enjoy in particular in an ideal world? Something I would love to see in the future is a friendly tournament between Curaçao, Aruba, Suriname, and Indonesia in the Netherlands. It would be fun. GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield | Curaçao Football News
Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- Sport
- Globe and Mail
Canadian captain shoots down idea of team being Gold Cup favourites
One of Canada's brightest soccer stars doesn't believe the country should be favourites heading into the Gold Cup. Yes, Canada is a solid squad, striker Jonathan David said, but it has only won the tournament once before — and that was 25 years ago. 'I think to be favourites in a tournament, you have to be the one that maybe has won it the most times,' David told reporters on Monday. 'Of course, I know we have a strong team and we can challenge, for sure, to win it. To be favourites isn't something I would say, personally. But I know we can achieve it.' The 30th-ranked Canadians will kick off their Gold Cup quest on Tuesday when they host No. 75 Honduras at Vancouver's BC Place. The two sides last met during CONCACAF Nations League play in March, where Canada recorded a 4-1 victory. That doesn't mean much, though, said Canada head coach Jesse Marsch. 'We have to make sure that in no way we take anything for granted or assume we are better than anyone. We have to fight for everything on the pitch,' Marsch said. 'That has to be the first thing in our mentality for what this is going to take. And to earn the right to play the football that we think we can play, we have to be up for the challenge, up for the fight, and make sure that we are first when it comes to duels, when it comes to foot races, when it comes to physically being in the match.' Following Tuesday's game, the Canadians will shift to Houston to face No. 90 Curaçao on June 21 before wrapping Group B play against No. 81 El Salvador on June 24. The winner and runner-up from each of the four groups advance to the knockout stage in the 16-team tournament. Canada is coming off a trophy-winning performance at the inaugural Canadian Shield last week, and is confident heading into the Gold Cup. 'I think we're the best team in the tournament,' said veteran forward Cyle Larin. 'Each game, we have to take it step by step. You never know in football what could happen. The first game against Honduras will be a good test to go out there and win.' The Canadian Shield ended with Canada falling to Ivory Coast in a penalty shootout after neither side scored in regulation. The team can't be as passive against Honduras if they want to have 'big ambition, big goals,' David said. 'It's just not sitting back, not letting the other team set the tempo for us, that we have to be on the front foot, we have to be the aggressors,' said the striker. Marsch has named David captain for the tournament — a move the 25-year-old didn't initially agree with. 'We got on a call and (Marsch) told me 'I'm thinking of putting you captain.' At first, it was my maybe humble answer that I think there's maybe a couple of guys ahead of me,' David explained. 'But then, we kept talking a little bit more and I was like, 'OK.' This is also a challenge for me to also put myself a little bit more out there and help the team in different ways. So I see it as a challenge. And I'm ready for it.' For David, part of that challenge is finding his voice. 'I'm often more a chill, laid back guy that loves to play, loves to work hard on the pitch so I think people can feed off that,' he said. 'So the challenge for me is to be more vocal about saying more to the team and not be shy to speak my mind, even if it's wrong. And also to be open to have those conversations with teammates and not to be afraid.' This year's Gold Cup is taking place at several of the venues that will host the 2026 World Cup games — including BC Place. While the tournament is an opportunity to work toward next summer's ambitions, the Canadians are keeping their focus locked on what's directly ahead. That focus is what has helped the team achieve success in the past, Marsch said. 'We can talk about grander visions, but right now, we're solely focused on this match against Honduras and making sure that we know what they're going to challenge us with and that we're up for understanding the match,' he said. Canada has faced Honduras 28 times across all competitions, and Honduras holds a 12-9-7 record in those meetings. Heading into Tuesday's game, Marsch said he's expecting to come up against an aggressive opponent who will be defensively stingy and dangerous on set pieces. 'We think that this is the most important game of the tournament,' the coach said. 'Honduras is a very good team, and we know that if we can manage the first game in the right way, that we can set ourselves up for success.'
