1991 North American Nations Cup

1991 North American Nations Cup
Tournament details
Host country United States United States
Dates 12 – 16 March
Teams 3 (from 1 confederation)
Final positions
Champions  Mexico (3rd title)
Runners-up  United States
Third place  Canada
Tournament statistics
Matches played 3
Goals scored 9 (3 per match)
Top scorer(s) United States Bruce Murray (2)
United States Dante Washington (2)
Mexico Luis Roberto Alves (2)

The North American Nations Cup (also known as the North American Football Confederation (NAFC) Championship) 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]

Final round

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1  Mexico 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

12 March 1991
 United States 2 – 2  Mexico
Washington  44'
Murray  89'		 (Report) Valdéz  9'
Espinoza  31'
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles
Attendance: 6,261
Referee: López (GUA)


14 March 1991
 Mexico 3 – 0  Canada
Alves  5',  48'
Duana  53'		 (Report)
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles
Attendance: 3,566
Referee: Martínez (ESA)


16 March 1991
 United States 2 – 0  Canada
Washington  13'
Murray  60'		 (Report)
El Camino College Torrance
Attendance: 2,705
Referee: Ortíz (ESA)

Top scorers

Two Goals

One Goal

References

  1. 1 2 3 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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