Gold Cup 2013 Standings: Countries Who Will Grab Last 3 Spots in Knockout Stage

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Published: July 15, 2013

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Sometimes it pays off to finish in third place.

The knockout stage of the 2013 Gold Cup is largely in place. Panama finished atop Group A, with Mexico a point behind them. Their places in the quarterfinals are set. The United States, Costa Rica and Honduras have all advanced as well, but where they'll finish in their groups is still up for grabs.

This means that there are only three spots left, with one left in Group B and two reserved for the top third-place finishers.

Here are the three teams that will snatch the last three openings.

 

Group B

Haiti



Haiti have been a revelation in this tournament. Coming into the Gold Cup, not much was expected from them, but Haiti have been one of the most enjoyable teams to watch, providing exciting attacking football and some suspect play at the back.

If Haiti is to make the quarterfinals, they will have earned it in a match with El Salvador, themselves playing for their Gold Cup future. El Salvador have been a bit up and down in the tournament, so it's hard to see where they'll be against Haiti.

Jean-Eudes Maurice has been playing very well and scored both of Haiti's goals in the 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago. He'll be the difference in this match. Maurice has been lethal up top and given defenses fits.

The biggest question is whether or not Haiti will be able to handle the pressure. They've played what looked to be carefree football up to this point. Now with some pressure and expectations against El Salvador, will they be able to play the same style?

 

Third-Place Finishers

Trinidad and Tobago



Trinidad and Tobago haven't really played up to expectations yet in this tournament. They're fourth in Group B on goal differential behind El Salvador and they've got group leaders Hondu...
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