Each competition day during the Gold Cup I will be providing a round-up of all that is noteworthy and interesting in our wacky little confederation championship.
Below the jump, day 14
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The Results:
No games played since end of group stage. On positive note, Canada undefeated over since Tuesday.
Performance of the day
John Beals, baggage handler at YVR
Despite the Cauncks playing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final, Beals selflessly helped to secure Terry Dunfield’s checked luggage Wednesday night in record time.
Thanks for the condescending attention (mainstream media article of the day)
The New York Times as an informative and engaging look at the line-up choices facing the United States heading into its quarterfinal against Jamaica.
In spite of the less than inspiring performance in the group stage the US is still set-up well to advance to the final against Mexico. Many Americans have suggested that Jamaica is the favourite tomorrow, but it seems unlikely that the Jamaicans are thrilled that their “award” for winning the group was the USA.
Mexico is not having the same consternation. They remain the runaway favourites heading into the knock-out stage.
What about the Canucks? (Canadian news of the day)
The Winnipeg Freep’s Jerrad Peters took time away for his bat cave (<-- inside Twitter joke) to critically evaluate Stephen Hart following the disaster that was Canada’s tournament.
What’s on tap for today?
The Mexican side of the quarterfinal draw:
Mexico v Guatemala (8 p.m. EDT)
Costa Rica v Honduras (5 p.m. EDT)
The Costa Rica v Honduras match will be telling. Both countries can lay claim to being No 3 in CONCACAF, but neither has had a strong tournament as of yet.