1991 North American Nations Cup

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1991 North American Nations Cup
Tournament details
Host countryUnited States United States
Dates12 – 16 March
Teams3 (from 1 confederation)
Final positions
Champions Mexico (3rd title)
Runners-up United States
Third place Canada
Tournament statistics
Matches played3
Goals scored9 (3 per match)
Top scorer(s)United States Bruce Murray (2)
United States Dante Washington (2)
Mexico Luís Roberto Alves (2)
← 1990

The North American Nations Cup was the association football (soccer) championship for the CONCACAF's North American Zone.

Overview[]

The tournament was seen as a disappointment, with promoters complaining that the Mexico Football Federation's decision to send their first choice team to play against Argentina in Buenos Aires had a severe effect on attendances.[1] Promoter ProLink's Vice-President Fred Guzman commented that "We're disappointed because we expected Mexico's fans to carry the tournament. But where were the U.S. fans? The U.S. federation has to create a situation where people rally around the national team."[1]

The Los Angeles Times reported that "not even Latinos bought the North American Nations Cup, which, in its second year, is having trouble holding the interest even of the three teams involved."[1]

To prepare for the competition the US team played against Bermuda in Hamilton and Paraguayan club side Olimpia.[2] Following the competition's completion, Bruce Murray was the U.S. all-time highest goalscorer with 13 goals.[3]

Venues[]

 Los Angeles Torrance
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Murdock Stadium
Capacity: 93,607 Capacity: 12,127
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Results[]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1  Mexico (C) 2 1 1 0 5 2 +3 3
2  United States 2 1 1 0 4 2 +2 3
3  Canada 2 0 0 2 0 5 −5 0
Source: rsssf
(C) Champion
 United States2–2 Mexico
Washington Goal 44'
Murray Goal 89'		 (Report) Valdéz Goal 53'
Espinoza Goal 75'
Attendance: 5,261
Referee: (GUA)
 Mexico3–0 Canada
Alves Goal 5', Goal 48'
Goal 53'		 (Report)
Attendance: 3,566
Referee: Martínez (ESA)
 United States2–0 Canada
Washington Goal 13'
Murray Goal 60'		 Report
Murdock Stadium, Torrance
Attendance: 2,705
Referee: (ESA)


 1991 North American Nations Cup 

Mexico
Third title

Scorers[]

Two goals

One goal

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Harvey, Randy (15 March 1991). "Mexico Gets 3-0 Win, but Cup's Empty". LA Times. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  2. ^ "Soccer newswire". LA Times. 20 February 1991. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  3. ^ Harvey, Randy. "SOCCER NORTH AMERICAN NATIONS CUP : U.S. Displays Sock in 2-0 Victory". LA Times. Retrieved 16 September 2014.

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