Here we go again.
Those eternal rivals, the United States and Mexico, will play for the CONCACAF men’s U-20 Championships title at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida (USA) on Wednesday. In the second-round games:
∙ Group G:
13 November: Honduras 1, Costa Rica 0
16 November: United States 4, Costa Rica 0
19 November: United States 1, Honduras 0
∙ Group H:
13 November: Panama 1, El Salvador 1
16 November: Mexico 1, El Salvador 0
19 November: Panama 2, Mexico 2
The U.S. won its group with a 1-0 win over Honduras, thanks to a goal by Ayo Akinola in the 51st minute. The U.S. had possession 66% of the time and had 12 shots to two for Honduras (neither of which were on target).
Mexico and Panama tied 2-2 and had identical records, goal differential and goals scored and allowed, so the “victory” was decided by Fair Play points. As the Mexicans had fewer yellow cards during the qualification stage, they advanced to the final. Is this really a good way to do this?
Look for final scores and standings here.
