1991 North American Nations Cup

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1991 North American Nations Cup
Tournament details
Host country Flag of the United States.svg United States
Dates12 – 16 March
Teams3 (from 1 confederation)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Mexico.svg  Mexico (3rd title)
Runners-upFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Third placeFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Tournament statistics
Matches played3
Goals scored9 (3 per match)
Attendance11,532 (3,844 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Murray
Flag of the United States.svg Dante Washington
Flag of Mexico.svg Luís Roberto Alves
(2 goals each)
1990

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

Contents

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: 93,607Capacity: 12,127
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Results

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico (C)211052+33
2Flag of the United States.svg  United States 211042+23
3Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 20020550
Source: rsssf
(C) Champion
United States  Flag of the United States.svg2–2Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Washington Soccerball shade.svg44'
Murray Soccerball shade.svg89'
(Report) Valdéz Soccerball shade.svg53'
Espinoza Soccerball shade.svg75'
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles
Attendance: 5,261
Referee: López (GUA)

Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg3–0Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Alves Soccerball shade.svg5', Soccerball shade.svg48'
Duana Soccerball shade.svg53'
(Report)
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles
Attendance: 3,566
Referee: Martínez (ESA)

United States  Flag of the United States.svg2–0Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Washington Soccerball shade.svg13'
Murray Soccerball shade.svg60'
Report
Murdock Stadium, Torrance
Attendance: 2,705
Referee: Ortíz (ESA)
 1991 North American Nations Cup 
Flag of Mexico.svg
Mexico

Third title

Goalscorers

2 goals

1 goal

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References

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  2. "Soccer newswire". LA Times. February 20, 1991. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
  3. Harvey, Randy. "SOCCER NORTH AMERICAN NATIONS CUP : U.S. Displays Sock in 2-0 Victory". LA Times. Retrieved September 16, 2014.