1991 North American Nations Cup

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

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)
Attendance11,532 (3,844 per match)
Top scorer(s)United States Bruce Murray
United States Dante Washington
Mexico Luís Roberto Alves
(2 goals each)
1990

Overview

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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

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

Results

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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) Champions
United States  2–2  Mexico
Washington   44'
Murray   89'
(Report) Valdéz   53'
Espinoza   75'
Attendance: 5,261
Referee: López (GUA)
Team details

Mexico  3–0  Canada
Alves   5',   48'
Duana   53'
(Report)
Attendance: 3,566
Referee: Martínez (ESA)
Team details

United States  2–0  Canada
Washington   13'
Murray   60'
Report
Attendance: 2,705
Referee: Ortíz (ESA)


 1991 North American Nations Cup 
 
Mexico

Third title

Goalscorers

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2 goals

1 goal

References

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  1. ^ a b c Harvey, Randy (March 15, 1991). "Mexico Gets 3-0 Win, but Cup's Empty". LA Times. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
  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.
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