Mexico beats Martinique to reach Gold Cup quarterfinals
DENVER, Jul. 14, 2013 (AMP) — USA 2013 : Mexico defeated Martinique by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a Gold Cup group stage game on Sunday night at the Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver.
Mexico dominated the first half thanks to goals from Fabián ('21) and Montes ('34). Leading 2-1 at the break, the Mexicans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Miguel Ángel Ponce seconds before the end of regulation.
Mexico advance to the Quarterfinals. Martinique is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Martinique at the Gold Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1993)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1993)
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)
Martinique
1:3
Mexico
1:3 (1:2)
- 14 July 2013
- 18:00
- Denver
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Panama | 7 |
| Mexico | 6 |
| Martinique | 3 |
 Canada | 1 |
Matches
Gold Cup History
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