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Location: Dallas, Tex., USA; and Mexico City, Mexico
The second Gold Cup tournament wasn’t quite as successful for the U.S., but the team still advanced to the finals where they fell to Mexico, 4-0, at Azteca Stadium. Following three single-goal victories in the first round over Jamaica (1-0), Panama (2-1) and Honduras (1-0), the U.S. squared off against Costa Rica in the semifinals in Dallas. In that match, the U.S. extended their unbeaten Gold Cup run to nine-games with a 103rd minute golden goal from defender Cle Kooiman.
Meanwhile in Mexico City, where the Mexican team would play all their matches, the Tricolores were racing into the finals. Led by Luis Robert Alves (better known as Zague), the ruthlessly efficient Mexican attack produced 28 goals in five matches, overwhelming group foes Martinique (9-0) and Canada (8-0), while drawing with Costa Rica (1-1). Zague’s seven goals against Martinique is, obviously, a Gold Cup record.
In front of a capacity crowd of 120,000, Zague scored again in the final as Mexico downed the U.S. 4-0. Zague finished the tournament with 12 goals in five matches, another Gold Cup record. Third place honors were split after a 1-1 draw between Costa Rica and Jamaica. |
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| 2nd CONCACAF Gold Cup — Mexico/United States '93 (Dallas, Texas & Mexico City, Mexico) |
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7-10-93
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Jamaica
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1-0 W
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Wynalda
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Dallas, Tex.
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11,642
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7-14-93
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Panama
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2-1 W
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Dooley, Wynalda
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Dallas, Tex.
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13,771
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7-17-93
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Honduras
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1-0 W
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Lalas
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Dallas, Tex.
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18,107
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7-21-93
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Costa Rica (s)
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1-0 W (ot)
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Kooiman
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Dallas, Tex.
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14,826
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7-25-93
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Mexico (f)
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0-4 L
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Mexico City, Mexico
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120,000
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(s) Semfinal
(f) Final |
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Champion: Mexico
Runner-up: United States (USA finish: 2nd place) |
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1993 Gold Cup
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