Honduras was considered the Group B favorite heading into the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup and through 2 matches, the Honduran nationals have certainly lived up to expectations.
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Earning 2 wins and 6 points in their first 2 contests, Honduras prepares to take on last place Trinidad and Tobago. With the elimination stages approaching, Honduras can feel great about advancement while Trinidad surely has work to do in order to move into second place since the top 2 teams move into elimination games.
When and Where to Watch Gold Cup Match
The match between Honduras and Trinidad will take place on Monday, July 15th at 9:30 p..m, EDT. Set to be played from BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas, television coverage will be offered by the FOX Soccer channel.
An on-line live stream will also be available by visiting FOX Soccer 2 Go.
Match Preview
Honduras defeated Haiti in their tournament opener 2-0 and followed it up with a 1-0 win over rival El Salvador.
Playing well on the defensive end throughout the tournament has certainly propelled the Honduran nationals to the top of Group B and while their goals have come in timely fashion, head coach Luis Fernando Suarez knows there is still room for improvement since the first 2 matches gave the team trouble in spots.
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"Our two previous games have been very complicated for us," Suarez told reporters. "We are hoping for a good game and to qualify to the next round. I believe our mentality has stayed the same. We are very positive and hope to show that in the game. I will be making some changes to the lineup, but I'm not sure how many as yet."
Rony Martinez and Jorge Claros Juarez have been able to provide clutch scoring for Honduras in the tournament, another reason why the team has been able to earn 6 points. The goal from Juarez in the 91st minute against El Salvador proved to be the game-winner, propelling the team to a tremendous victory over its biggest rival.
If Honduras and head coach Luis Suarez can find a way to up the offensive intensity while maintaining top-level defensive control, expect them to add another 3 points to the Group B total.
While Honduras continues to play well, the Soca Warriors are in serious need of a win with the elimination round up next.
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Earning a 2-2 tie with El Salvador to start their tournament schedule, Trinidad followed that performance up with a disappointing 2-0 loss to Haiti.
Surrendering both goals to Haitian national star Jean Maurice in the 16th and 53rd minute, Trinidad was never able to recover as their offense couldn't find a comfortable rhythm in either half.
"We are quite aware of the importance of the game to us and we are hopeful to improve our performance and get ourselves into the next round," coach Stephen Hart said of the upcoming match. "I don't think playing after El Salvador gives us any advantage. We have to win the game. We control our own destiny."
Trinidad has shown the ability to be competitive in this tournament but going up against an extremely talented Honduras team next, their tournament run may soon come to an end.
Wrap Up
Catch all the action between Honduras and Trinidad on Monday, July 15th at 9:30 p.m., EST. Television coverage will be provided by the FOX Soccer Channel with an on-line live stream available by visiting FOX Soccer 2 Go.
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