Football at the 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games

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2014 Central American and Caribbean Games football tournament
Tournament details
Host countryMexico
Dates17 – 28 November [1]
Teams8 (men's) + 8 (women's) (from 2 confederations)
Venue(s)2 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Mexico.svg  Mexico (men's)
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico (women's)
Runners-upFlag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela (men's)
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia (women's)
Third placeFlag of Cuba.svg  Cuba (men's)
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica (women's)
Fourth placeFlag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg  Honduras (men's)
Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela (women's)
Tournament statistics
Top scorer(s) Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg Eddie Hernández (6 goals) (men's)
Flag of Mexico.svg Charlyn Corral (5 goals) (women's)
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The 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games football tournament is scheduled to be the 20th edition of the competition at the 21st edition of the Central American and Caribbean Games. It will be the first CAC Games football competition to take since 2006 due to the cancellation of the 2010 edition.

Contents

Although the competition is considered to be an under-21 age group competition, up to three players born before 1 January 1993 may be named in the squad. [2] Each participating national football association will select a final squad of 20 players. [2]

The women's tournament was won by Mexico over Colombia.

The men's tournament was won by Mexico as well, over Venezuela. This is the 6th gold medal in this competition for the Mexican side. The last time they accomplished the gold medal was over 20 years ago. [3]

Venues

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Veracruz Boca del Río
Estadio Luis "Pirata" Fuente Estadio Unidad Deportiva Hugo Sánchez
19°09′51″N96°07′30″W / 19.164222°N 96.125017°W / 19.164222; -96.125017 19°09′44″N96°06′52″W / 19.162316°N 96.114581°W / 19.162316; -96.114581
Capacity: 28,703Capacity: 1,200
Estadio Luis Pirata Fuente.jpg
Flag of None.svg

Men's event

Squads

Participants

TeamFootball AssociationNational Olympic AssociationQualification method
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Comité Olímpico Mexicano Competition host
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg  Honduras Federación Nacional Autónoma de Fútbol de Honduras Comité Olímpico Hondureño Winner of the 2013 Central American Games competition
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica Federación Costarricense de Fútbol Comité Olímpico de Costa Rica Runner-up of the 2013 Central American Games competition
Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol Comité Olímpico de El Salvador Third-place of the 2013 Central American Games competition
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba Asociación de Fútbol de Cuba Cuban Olympic Committee Semi-finalist at the 2013 CONCACAF U-20 Championship
Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica Jamaica Football Federation Jamaica Olympic Association Quarter-finalist at the 2013 CONCACAF U-20 Championship
Flag of Haiti.svg  Haiti Fédération Haïtienne de Football Comité Olympique Haïtien Invited (replaced Colombia)
Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela Federación Venezolana de Fútbol Comité Olímpico Venezolano Invited

Group stage

Each team will play one game against each of the teams in their group in a round-robin format. Teams will be awarded three points for a win, one for a tie and no points for a loss.

Teams that finish in 1st and 2nd position will advance to the semi-final round.

Tie-breaking criteria

Teams were ranked on the following criteria:

The group stage draw was conducted on 9 October 2014. [4]

Group A

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 3300122+109Semi-finals
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg  Honduras 32017706
Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador 310235−23Eliminated
Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica 3003311−80
Source: [3]
Jamaica  Flag of Jamaica.svg1–3Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador
C. Marsh Soccerball shade.svg57' Report J. Ortiz Soccerball shade.svg12', 45'
J. Peña Soccerball shade.svg79'
Referee: John Pitti (Panama)
Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg5–2Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg  Honduras
J. Espericueta Soccerball shade.svg3'
E. Torres Soccerball shade.svg31', 53' (pen.)
H. Marín Soccerball shade.svg41'
Zaldívar Soccerball shade.svg47'		 Report E. Hernández Soccerball shade.svg24', 90+1' (pen.)
Referee: Yadel Martínez Pupo (Cuba)
Jamaica  Flag of Jamaica.svg2–3Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg  Honduras
Benbow Soccerball shade.svg43'
W. Paul Soccerball shade.svg70'		 Report Flores Soccerball shade.svg25'
E. Hernández Soccerball shade.svg58' (pen.), 90+2'
Referee: Malon Mejia (El Salvador)
Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg2–0Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador
R. López Soccerball shade.svg50'
E. Torres Soccerball shade.svg70'		 Report
Referee: Henry Bejarano (Costa Rica)
El Salvador  Flag of El Salvador.svg0–2Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg  Honduras
Report E. Hernández Soccerball shade.svg47'
K. López Soccerball shade.svg79'
Referee: Cesar Ramos (Mexico)
Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg5–0Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica
M. Zúñiga Soccerball shade.svg13', 21', 35'
H. Marín Soccerball shade.svg37'
A. Zamorano Soccerball shade.svg53'		 Report
Referee: John Pitti (Panama)

Group B

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela 321051+47Semi-finals
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 321041+37
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 301235−21Eliminated
Flag of Haiti.svg  Haiti 301228−61
Source: [3]
Costa Rica  Flag of Costa Rica.svg1–2Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Cabalceta Soccerball shade.svg38' Report Fernandez Soccerball shade.svg43' (o.g.)
Reyes Soccerball shade.svg64'
Referee: Valdin Legister (Jamaica)
Haiti  Flag of Haiti.svg0–4Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela
Report Ponce Soccerball shade.svg7' (pen.), 68'
Murillo Soccerball shade.svg41'
Peñaranda Soccerball shade.svg78'
Referee: Cesar Ramos (Mexico)
Haiti  Flag of Haiti.svg0–2Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Report Santa Cruz Soccerball shade.svg34'
Diz Soccerball shade.svg66'
Referee: Oscar Moncada (Honduras)
Costa Rica  Flag of Costa Rica.svg0–1Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela
Report Ponce Soccerball shade.svg56' (pen.)
Referee: Javier Santos (Puerto Rico)
Costa Rica  Flag of Costa Rica.svg2–2Flag of Haiti.svg  Haiti
J. Ordain Soccerball shade.svg23'
F. Rodríguez Soccerball shade.svg69'		 Report N. St. Vil Soccerball shade.svg14', 90+1'
Referee: Oscar Moncada (Honduras)
Cuba  Flag of Cuba.svg0–0Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela
Report
Referee: Valdin Legister (Jamaica)

Knockout stage

 
Semi-finalsGold-medal match
 
      
 
26 November – Veracruz
 
 
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico (pen.)1 (7)
 
28 November – Veracruz
 
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 1 (6)
 
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 4
 
26 November – Veracruz
 
Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela 1
 
Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela 1
 
 
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg  Honduras 0
 
Bronze-medal match
 
 
28 November – Boca del Río
 
 
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 3
 
 
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg  Honduras 1

Semi-finals

Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg1–1 (a.e.t.)Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
R. Lopez Soccerball shade.svg120' report Y. Santa Cruz Soccerball shade.svg98'
Penalties
7–6
Referee: Henry Bejarano (Costa Rica)
Venezuela  Flag of Venezuela (state).svg1–0Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg  Honduras
Murillo Soccerball shade.svg6' report
Referee: Yadel Martínez Pupo (Cuba)

Bronze-medal match

Cuba  Flag of Cuba.svg3–1 (a.e.t.)Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg  Honduras
Reyes Soccerball shade.svg77'
A. Hernández Soccerball shade.svg106'
Y. Santa Cruz Soccerball shade.svg108'		 Report Soccerball shade.svg54' E. Hernández
Referee: César Ramos (MEX)

Gold-medal match

Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg4–1Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela
Zaldivar Soccerball shade.svg10'
R. López Soccerball shade.svg15'
Torres Soccerball shade.svg34', 79'		 report Ponce Soccerball shade.svg81'
Referee: John Pitti (Panama)
 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games
Men's football tournament Winners 
Flag of Mexico.svg
Mexico
6th title

Statistics

Goalscorers

There were 51 goals scored in 16 matches, for an average of 3.19 goals per match.

6 goals

4 goals

3 goals

2 goals

1 goal

1 own goal

Women's event

Squads

Group stage

Each team will play one game against each of the teams in their group in a round-robin format. Teams will be awarded three points for a win, one for a tie and no points for a loss.

Teams that finish in 1st and 2nd position will advance to the semi-final round.

Tie-breaking criteria

Teams were ranked on the following criteria:

The group stage draw was conducted on 9 October 2014. [4]

Group A

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 3210111+107Semi-finals
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 321081+77
Flag of Haiti.svg  Haiti 301215−41Eliminated
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago 3012114−131
Source: [ citation needed ]
Trinidad and Tobago  Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg1–1Flag of Haiti.svg  Haiti
Campbell Soccerball shade.svg51' Report Borgella Soccerball shade.svg27'
Referee: Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg Melissa Pastrana
Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg1–1Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Corral Soccerball shade.svg90+5' Report Velásquez Soccerball shade.svg32'
Referee: Flag of Costa Rica.svg Marianela Araya
Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg6–0Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago
Corral Soccerball shade.svg45', 55', 65' (pen.), 70'
Domínguez Soccerball shade.svg46'
Jaramillo Soccerball shade.svg61'		 Report
Referee: Flag of the United States.svg Christina Unkel
Colombia  Flag of Colombia.svg3–0Flag of Haiti.svg  Haiti
Pineda Soccerball shade.svg30'
Castro Soccerball shade.svg66', 77'		 Report
Referee: Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Michelle Pye
Trinidad and Tobago  Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg0–7Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Report N. Arias Soccerball shade.svg6'
D. Ospina Soccerball shade.svg18'
Ollivierre Soccerball shade.svg32' (o.g.)
I. Vidal Soccerball shade.svg33'
Castro Soccerball shade.svg77', 79'
Y. Rincón Soccerball shade.svg90+3'
Referee: Flag of Mexico.svg Francia González
Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg1–0Flag of Haiti.svg  Haiti
Mayor Soccerball shade.svg87' Report
Referee: Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg Melissa Pastrana

Group B

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 3300112+99Semi-finals
Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela 3201102+86
Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua 310216−53Eliminated
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic 3003313−100
Source: [ citation needed ]
Dominican Republic  Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg0–1Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua
Report Solís Soccerball shade.svg30'
Referee: Maurees Urane Skeete (Guyana)
Venezuela  Flag of Venezuela (state).svg1–2Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica
Cañas Soccerball shade.svg29' Report Granados Soccerball shade.svg77'
K. Villalobos Soccerball shade.svg89'
Referee: Francia González (Mexico)
Venezuela  Flag of Venezuela (state).svg6–2Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic
Garcia Soccerball shade.svg10', 82'
Cañas Soccerball shade.svg18'
Basanta Soccerball shade.svg52'
Marcano Soccerball shade.svg56'
Vargas Soccerball shade.svg90+5' (o.g.)		 Report Y. Núñez Soccerball shade.svg45+1'
Ubri Soccerball shade.svg68'
Referee: Tatiana Guzmán (Nicaragua)
Nicaragua  Flag of Nicaragua.svg0–3Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica
Report Alvarado Soccerball shade.svg10' (pen.)
Venegas Soccerball shade.svg44'
G. Villalobos Soccerball shade.svg90+2'
Referee: Gillian Martindale (Barbados)
Venezuela  Flag of Venezuela (state).svg3–0Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua
Moreno Soccerball shade.svg20'
García Soccerball shade.svg45+2', 59'		 Report
Referee: Christina Unkel (United States)
Dominican Republic  Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg1–6Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica
Ubri Soccerball shade.svg70' Report Sánchez Soccerball shade.svg14' (pen.)
Barrantes Soccerball shade.svg33'
K. Villalobos Soccerball shade.svg39', 61', 90'
Y. Rodríguez Soccerball shade.svg53'
Referee: Maurees Urane Skeete (Guyana)

Knockout stage

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
25 November – Boca del Río
 
 
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 1
 
27 November – Veracruz
 
Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela 0
 
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 0
 
25 November – Boca del Río
 
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 2
 
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 0
 
 
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 1
 
Third-place
 
 
27 November – Boca del Río
 
 
Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela 2
 
 
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 3

Semi-finals

Colombia  Flag of Colombia.svg1–0Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela
Montoya Soccerball shade.svg83' Report
Costa Rica  Flag of Costa Rica.svg0–1Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Report Pérez Soccerball shade.svg90'

Bronze-medal match

Venezuela  Flag of Venezuela (state).svg2–3Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica
Report

Gold-medal match

Colombia  Flag of Colombia.svg0–2Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Report Corral Soccerball shade.svg74'
Domínguez Soccerball shade.svg84'
 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games
Women's football tournament Winners 
Flag of Mexico.svg
Mexico
1st title

Statistics

Goalscorers

There were 55 goals scored in 16 matches, for an average of 3.44 goals per match.

6 goals

4 goals

2 goals

1 goal

2 own goals

References

  1. ↑ "TENTATIVE Sports Calendar for the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games Veracruz 2014" (PDF). veracruz2014.mx. 21 November 2013. Archived from the original (pdf) on 6 January 2014. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Manual de Clasificación Veracruz 2014" (PDF) (in Spanish). veracruz2014.mx. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 February 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Central American and Caribbean Games 2014 (Mexico)". RSSSF . Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  4. 1 2 "CAC Games draws produce intriguing groups". CONCACAF. 10 October 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
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