The group stages in the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup are coming to a close and with the elimination round next on the schedule as the tournament moves toward the July 28th final, El Salvador and Haiti hope to solidify a top 2 spot in Group B since they top 2 teams in each pool advance to the elimination round.
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Haiti currently sits 3 points behind Group B leader Honduras while El Salvador holds the third place spot over Trinidad and Tobago. In a match that is expected to be close, Haiti aims to solidify its place in the next round while El Salvador hopes they're able to bounce back from a tough 1-0 loss to Honduras the last time out.
When and Where to Watch Gold Cup Match
El Salvador and Haiti will meet on Monday, July 15th at 7:00pm, EST. The match will be played at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas with television coverage set to be provided by the FOX Soccer Channel. The pregame show will begin at 6:30pm.
Those hoping to see the game on-line can do so by visiting FOX Soccer 2 Go.
Haiti vs. El Salvador Key Points
- Haiti defeated Trinidad and Tobago in their last match 2-0 while El Salvador fell 1-0 to Group B leader Honduras.
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- El Salvador has earned just 1 point in 2 Gold Cup matches but a win over Haiti will leap frog them into second place, with a strong possibility of locking up a berth in the next round.
- A win for Haiti on the other hand would undoubtedly propel them into the elimination round since they'll enter tonight's game in second place with a total of 3 points.
- A draw will also help the Haitian national team advance to the next round.
- El Salvador is the youngest team in the CONCACAF Gold Cup with an average player age of 24.
- In 24 matches between the 2 teams, El Salvador has earned 11 wins and 9 draws while dropping only 4 matches.
- El Salvador defeated Haiti in an International Friendly 1-0 on February 9th, 2011.
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Coaches Quotes - Agustin Castillo, El Salvador
Tomorrow is a must win for us against Haiti. There is no other way to look at this game. We have played good football in this tournament, but the luck has not been with us.
Haiti is a very fast team which likes to take a lot of shots at goal and we have to be prepared for them and play every minute as it is our last.
Coaches Quotes - Israel Blake Cantero, Haiti
It's a do or die kind of game. We feel we have an edge because of the positioning of the group, but there is still 90 minutes of football to be played.
Wrap Up
Don't miss the crucial Group B showdown between El Salvador and Haiti on Monday, July 15th at 7:00pm, EST. Television coverage will be provided by the FOX Soccer Channel with an on-line live stream available through FOX Soccer 2 Go.
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