Gold Cup 2015 : Mexico beats Cuba 6-0
CHICAGO, Jul. 9, 2015 (AMP) — USA 2015 : Mexico defeated Cuba by a big score of 6-0 (halftime: 4-0), in a Gold Cup group stage game on Thursday night at the Soldier Field in Chicago.
Oribe Peralta scored tripple goals
Mexico dominated the first half thanks to goals from Peralta ('16, '36), Vela ('22) and Guardado ('43). Leading 4-0 at the break, the Mexicans further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Peralta '61 and Giovani dos Santos '75).
The result put the Mexicans top of Group C with 3 points. In their next game, Mexico will meet third-placed Guatemala at the Soldier Field on July 12, while Cuba will face Trinidad and Tobago.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Mexico at the Gold Cup
- 6 titles (1993, 1996, 1998, 2003, 2009, 2011)
- 13 appearances (first in 1991)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1991)
- Statistics: Champions (1993, 1996, 1998, 2003, 2009, 2011) Runners-up (2007) Third Place (1991)
Cuba at the Gold Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1998)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
Mexico
6:0
Cuba
6:0 (4:0)
- 9 July 2015
- 20:30
- Chicago
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 3 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 3 |
 Guatemala | 0 |
| Cuba | 0 |
Matches
Gold Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.