Mexico and Trinidad prepare to play the second quarterfinal match of the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup and after strong opening rounds from both squads, El Tri and The Soca Warriors are certainly capable of moving deeper into the tournament.
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Trinidad finished second in Group B behind only Honduras while Mexico landed second in Group A behind pool winner Panama. Looking to move further into the tournament, the upcoming match between these 2 should not disappoint.
When and Where to Watch Quarterfinal
Mexico and Trinidad will meet at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Saturday, July 20th. Scheduled to begin at 6:30pm, EST, the match can be seen on the FOX Soccer Channel and the Univision Network with a pregame show beginning at 5:30pm.
Those choosing to watch the game on-line can find a live stream at FOX Soccer 2 Go.
Match Preview
El Tri dropped their tournament opener to Panama but after suffering the early 2-1 defeat, the Mexican nationals were able to earn 6 points in the final 2 opening round matches.
Landing a spot in the quarterfinals thanks to wins over Canada and Martinique, El Tri continues to receive strong offensive play from Marco Fabian. The Guadalajara midfielder is second in tournament scoring with 3 goals and along with support from Raul Jimenez, Miguel Angel Ponce and Luis Montes, El Tri's offense holds the capability to score in large volume when at the top of their game.
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Jonathan Orozco continues to play well between the pipes, giving Mexico stability on the defensive side of the ball as he's surrendered only 2 goals in the tournament. The Mexican defense has done a nice job of making their keepers life easier as well but when the shots do come his way, more times than not, El Tri's netminder finds a way to keep the opponent off the board.
While Mexico is happy to continue their quest for the team's seventh Gold Cup title, Trinidad and Tobago hopes they're able to take down one of the most successful teams in tournament history.
The Soca Warriors are led by the ever-dangerous Kenwyne Jones, who leads the club with 2 goals in 3 matches. Jones has the ability to create his own spacing and he can score at a moments notice, solidifying him as a must watch player and one of the most dangerous players in the field. Help from Keon Daniel will also be key against an extremely talented El Tri defensive unit.
The key to Trinidad taking down El Tri will not only focus on Jones' ability, but the play of Jan Michael Williams in the net as well. When T&T provides their talented goalie with defensive pressure and doesn't allow a plethora of shot attempts to skirt his way, The Soca Warriors are capable of playing with anyone.
Wrap Up
Catch all the quarterfinal action between Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday, July 20th at 6:30pm, EST. Television coverage will be provided by the FOX Soccer Channel and the Univision Network with an on-line live stream available through FOX Soccer 2 Go.
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