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9 hours ago
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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
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07-06-2025
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One step closer: Curaçao and Suriname reach next round of World Cup qualification
One step closer: Curaçao and Suriname reach next round of World Cup qualification Curaçao and Suriname grabbed important victories on Friday night in the continued hunt for World Cup qualification. Curaçao, led by Dick Advocaat, won 4-0 against St. Lucia, while Stanley Menzo's Suriname edged past Puerto Rico, 1-0. Both countries have therefore reached the next round of the World Cup's CONCACAF qualifying tournament. Advertisement Advocaat's side saw a slew of familiar faces, as old acquaintances Eloy Room, Joshua Brenet and captain Leandro Bacuna all had a starting place. Curaçao's Gervane Kastaneer, currently playing for the Indonesian Persib Bandung, was worth his weight in gold with a hat trick before Juninho Bacuna made it 4-0. This victory means that Curaçao remain at the top of Group C after three matches and is assured of a place in the third qualifying round for next year's World Cup. In Paramaribo, Jaden Montnor (Aris Limasol) scored the winning goal for Suriname, ensuring a 1-0 win inside the final 10 minutes. Suriname, like Curaçao, are still unbeaten in group F. Menzo's team lead with nine points. Advertisement FC Groningen goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen started for Suriname, while Ridgeciano Haps, Kenneth Paal and Gyrano Kerk also featured. In the next round, the six group winners and the runners-up from the CONCACAF zone will play in three groups of four. The three group winners will qualify directly for the World Cup. The two best runners-up will have a chance to win a ticket via a play-off tournament. GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield
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26-03-2025
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Celebration in Suriname: Natio reaches second Gold Cup in four years
Suriname earned their qualification to the Gold Cup last night, with Stanley Menzo's team winning 1-0 away in Martinique in the play-off second leg. Adding to a 1-0 in Paramaribo, the Natio qualified for their second ever appearance at the tournament, ending a four-year wait from that point. Where Royal Antwerp striker Gyrano Kerk scored the first goal of the tie, last night saw HSV Hamburg's Immanuel Pherai provide the decisive 0-1 blow at the Stade Pierre-Aliker. Now Menzo's side, which has been able to boast many boys with football experience in the Netherlands since the introduction of the sports passport at the beginning of 2021, can look forward to the draw on April 10. The Gold Cup starts on June 14 and will be held in the United States and Vancouver, Canada. Suriname's Gold Cup first and previous Gold Cup campaign came under national coach Dean Gorré four years ago. This saw the team lose to Jamaica and Costa Rica, although a victory over Guadeloupe enabled them to leave the tournament with their heads held high. In preparation for the tournament, Suriname will first play two international matches in the World Cup qualifying series in June against Puerto Rico and El Salvador. Suriname come up huge and double the lead in aggregate 🇸🇷 — Gold Cup (@GoldCup) March 26, 2025 GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield
