CONCACAF 2009 Gold Cup Recap and Video Highlights: USA beats Honduras 2-0, Haiti tops Grenada 2-0

It was the 2nd set of matches in Group B with the United States taking on Honduras and Haiti against Grenada. Here’s a full recap along with video highlights.

United States beats Honduras 2-0 – Video Highlights - The USA scored 2 second half goals to remain undefeated in group play in the 2009 Gold Cup against Honduras. Goals were scored by Brian Ching (79th minute) and Santino Quaranta in the 73rd minute to lead the United States to a 2-0 victory. Overall the US is using a large number of MLS and second string players but still have been able to remain undefeated. Honduras still has a chance to qualify for the quarterfinals but needs a tie or win in their final group game.

MATCH STATS
United StatesHonduras
Shots (on Goal)9(6)3(2)
Fouls1311
Corner Kicks82
Offsides13
Yellow Cards22
Red Cards00
Saves24

Haiti tops Grenada 2-0 – Video HighlightsHaiti defeated Grenada 2-0 and moved into position for a quarterfinal spot in the 2009 Gold Cup. Grenada is all but eliminated with no points so far and a -6 goal differential. Haiti got goals from Fabrice Noel (13th minute) and James Marcelin (78th minute) while Grenada has look outclasses in both of their first 2 matches. Haiti should qualify for the quarterfinals with a win or draw in their final game.

MATCH STATS
HaitiGrenada
Shots (on Goal)8(7)4(2)
Fouls1112
Corner Kicks61
Offsides72
Yellow Cards22
Red Cards00
Saves25

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