Gold Cup 2013 : Mexico beats Canada 2-0
SEATTLE, Jul. 11, 2013 (AMP) — USA 2013 : Mexico defeated Canada by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a Gold Cup group stage game on Thursday night at the CenturyLink Field in Seattle.
Mexico dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Raúl Jiménez in the 42nd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Mexicans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Fabián on penalty in the 57th minute.
The result put the Mexicans second in Group A with 3 points. Canada is bottom with no points. In their last game, Mexico will meet third-placed Martinique at the CenturyLink Field on July 14, while Canada will face Panama.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Mexico at the Gold Cup
- 6 titles (1993, 1996, 1998, 2003, 2009, 2011)
- 12 appearances (first in 1991)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1991)
- Statistics: Champions (1993, 1996, 1998, 2003, 2009, 2011) Runners-up (2007) Third Place (1991)
Canada at the Gold Cup
- 1 title (2000)
- 11 appearances (first in 1991)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1991)
- Statistics: Champions (2000) Third Place (2002)
- 11 July 2013
- 23:00
- Seattle
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Panama | 6 |
| Mexico | 3 |
 Martinique | 3 |
| Canada | 0 |
Matches
Gold Cup History
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