Matches- Group A
USA v Costa Rica (8:00 PM ET)
Colombia v Paraguay (10:30 PM ET)
Current Group A Table
This is the table of Group A before today's matches.
USA v Costa Rica (8:00 PM ET)
Colombia v Paraguay (10:30 PM ET)
Current Group A Table
Played
|
Points
|
Goal Differential
| |
Colombia
|
1
|
3
|
+2
|
Costa Rica
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
Paraguay
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
USA
|
1
|
0
|
-2
|
USA v Costa Rica
Today is Match Day #2 for Group A. The USA cannot lose this matchup, or else they will be eliminated. However, Costa Rica also must be shooting for a victory here, as a loss would most likely end their cup too. Both teams will work hard to get this win to stay alive in the knockout race. Ultimately, however, I believe the USA is simply a better team. They will also play with additional heart in front of the home fans, especially following the loss to Colombia. Expect the USA to win a close match here, and move into second in the group.
Prediction: USA wins 1-0
Colombia v Paraguay
Colombia kicked off the tournament with a huge victory over the hosts USA, which puts them in prime position to win Group A. Paraguay, on the other hand, fought to a scoreless draw against Costa Rica, meaning that they need a result here (i.e.- anything but a loss). However, Paraguay simply is not good enough to beat Colombia. Colombia will make it far into this tournament, and Paraguay will likely be sent home after finishing 3rd or 4th in the group. Expect Colombia to win this match handily.
Prediction: Colombia wins 3-0
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