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· Ash Wheldon

2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup – Cuba vs Martinique Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Cuba vs Martinique taking place? Thursday 20th June, 2019 – 01:00 (UK)

Where is Cuba vs Martinique taking place? Broncos Stadium at Mile High, Denver

What television channel is Cuba vs Martinique on in the UK? This match will be televised live on FreeSports (Sky channel 422)

Where can I stream Cuba vs Martinique in the UK? Premier Sport subscribers can stream the match via Premier Player

Where can I get tickets for Cuba vs Martinique? https://www.goldcup.org/en/gold-cup-2019-tickets

THE TEAM NEWS

CUBA

  • Cuba were hammered by pre-tournament favourites Mexico as their 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign got off to the worse possible start with them facing a huge task to try and respond.
  • The Cubans went behind in just the second minute with Mexico managing to make it 4-0 by the break and unfortunately for Cuba, they did not let up in the second half as they added a further three goals in the 7-0 rout.
  • Although they were expected to get beat by Mexico, the manner of defeat will be alarming for them and Raul Mederos may be forced into changing his side as they look to bounce back with a win to keep their hopes of progressing to the knockout stages alive.

MARTINIQUE

  • Martinique were competitive in spells but were unable to prevent Canada from condemning them to what was ultimately a one-sided defeat as they lost their opening match at the Gold Cup.
  • Having managed to keep Canada at bay in the first half an hour, they finally opened the scoring in the 33rd minute and were able to add a further three in the second half with Martinique going down 4-0.
  • Mario Bocaly will be proud of his team’s effort in their opener but he may still look to rotate his squad as he looks to give as many of them as possible some exposure in tournament football.

THE PREDICTION

Cuba and Martinique were both on the end of heavy defeats in their opening matches of the Gold Cup and both are left with an uphill battle to progress from Group A. Neither side can afford another defeat but this may come down to a mental battle and who can overcome their loss in the first game. Cuba were expected to lose to Mexico but the manner in which they lost will be hugely concerning and Martinique can capitalise on that to edge the win.

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