1991 UNCAF Nations Cup

1991 UNCAF Nations Cup Torneo de Naciones de la UNCAF Costa Rica 1991es Costa Rica 26 May – 2 June 4 1 1 1 CRC 1 HON 1949 GUA SLV 6 14 CRC Claudio Jara (5 goals) 1993 The 1991 UNCAF Nations Cup was the inaugural UNCAF Nations Cup, the Central American championship for men's national association football teams. It was organized by the Unión Centroamericana de Fútbol or UNCAF, and it took place in Costa Rica from 26 May to 2 June 1991. All matches were played in the Costa Rican capital, San José at the Estadio Nacional. The top two teams, apart from Costa Rica, go on to participate in the 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Costa Rica were given a bye due to their performance at the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Three teams qualified to enter the tournament alongside hosts Costa Rica, chosen to hold the tournament by UNCAF that same year. The teams played in a round-robin format, with the winner being the squad who obtained the best overall results. The first UNCAF Nations Cup match took place between El Salvador and Guatemala. Since the match ended in a 0–0 draw, the following one between Costa Rica and Honduras produced the first goal in UNCAF Nations Cup history. It was scored by Róger Gómez of Costa Rica. The mascot of the competition was a boy named "Minchito '91". Hosts and pre-tournament favourites Costa Rica earned 6 points from three wins after defeating Guatemala 1–0 in front of a crowd of 16,500 people, and became the first nation to win the UNCAF Nations Cup. Host selection thumb|300px|alt=1991 UNCAF Nations Cup qualifiers|#0000FF Host nation #1E90FF Countries that qualified #ff0000 Did not qualify During the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Congress in Guatemala City, Guatemala on 26 January 1991, the qualification rounds for the inaugural CONCACAF Gold Cup was decided upon.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=BZGggv0hN9sC&dat=19910124&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Torneo de Naciones de CONCACAF: Costa Rica busca la ratificacion de sede CONCACAF Nations Cup: Costa Rica looks for ratification on host bid 39A La Nación Web January 25, 1991 October 13, 2014 es Since Costa Rica were given a bye into the competition due to its first place standing at the 1989 CONCACAF Championship, which also served as a qualification phase for the FIFA World Cup hosted by Italy in 1990, they weren't required to participate in the preliminary stages. However, the final qualification round of the Central American zone had two bids: the United States and Costa Rica.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=BZGggv0hN9sC&dat=19910127&printsec=frontpage&hl=en En Julio Copa de Naciones Nations Cup in July 42A La Nación Web January 27, 1991 October 13, 2014 es Costa Rica won the bid and was named by CONCACAF and UNCAF as the host nation of the inaugural UNCAF Nations Cup tournament on 19 February 1991.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=BZGggv0hN9sC&dat=19910220&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Torneo de Naciones Inicia el 26 de Mayo Nations Cup starts May 26 29A La Nación Web February 20, 1991 October 13, 2014 es Qualification 1991 UNCAF Nations Cup preliminary round The draw for the 1991 UNCAF Nations Cup qualifying competition for Central America took place in Guatemala City on 26 January 1991. Six teams entered to compete for the three remaining places in the competition, alongside eventual host Costa Rica. The teams were divided into three groups of two. As the host nation of the event, Costa Rica qualified automatically. The qualifying process began in April 1991 and concluded in May 1991. At the conclusion of the qualifying group stage, the three group winners qualified for the tournament. Qualified teams The following four teams qualified for the finals: Country Qualified as Qualified on Previous appearances in tournament CRC Host nation 19 February 1991 0 (debut) SLV Group 2 winner 24 April 1991 0 (debut) GUA Group 3 winner 12 May 1991 0 (debut) HON 1949 Group 1 winner 12 May 1991 0 (debut) Match officials A list of 13 referees from eight football federations for the tournament were chosen to participate in the tournament.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=BZGggv0hN9sC&dat=19910523&printsec=frontpage&hl=en UNCAF en Apuntes Notes on UNCAF 43A La Nación Web May 23, 1991 September 17, 2014 es Referees Antigua and Barbuda Arlington Success Costa Rica Rodrigo Badilla Berny Ulloa Carlos Arrieta Ronald Gutiérrez Guillermo Hernández José Luis Vargas El Salvador José Gómez Guatemala Jorge Meléndez Honduras José Luis Fuentes Mexico Carlos Javier Castellanos Panama Alberto Thomas United States Vicente Mauro Venues Stadium The Estadio Nacional, Costa Rica's national stadium and home of the Costa Rica national football team, was announced as the sole venue of the tournament. Costa Rica right 300 Costa Rica 9.90 -84.10 San José top San JoséEstadio NacionalCapacity: 35,060300px|center Accommodations Hotels and base camps were used by the four national squads to stay and trainbefore and during the UNCAF Nations Cup tournament. All teams opted to stayin hotels in San José.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=BZGggv0hN9sC&dat=19910521&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Selecciones Llegan el Próximo Viernes National Teams Will Arrive Next Friday 34A La Nación Web May 21, 1991 September 17, 2014 es +Distribution of hotels in the 1991 UNCAF Nations CupTeamSiteCityCRC Hotel Tennis Club San JoséGUA Hotel Plaza San JoséSLV Hotel Ambassador San JoséHON 1949 Hotel Ambassador San JoséCONCACAF Delegation Hotel Corobicí San JoséUNCAF Delegation Hotel Corobicí San JoséUNCAF Referees Committee & Officials Hotel Europa San JoséVIPs Hotel Corobicí San José Training grounds Six venues were chosen as training grounds. Most teams opted to trainoutside San José. Only Costa Rica trained in the national capital on privatelyowned football pitches.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=BZGggv0hN9sC&dat=19910525&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Escogidas Seis Sedes Para Entrenamientos Six Venues Chosen as Training Grounds 34A La Nación Web May 25, 1991 September 17, 2014 es +Training GroundsTeamVenueCityCRC Cancha Firestone San José Cancha Republic Tobacco Company San José Cancha Firestone San JoséGUA Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto Alajuela Cancha Tabacalera Costarricense San JoséHON 1949 Estadio Eladio Rosabal Cordero Heredia Cancha Tabacalera Costarricense San JoséSLV Estadio José Fello Meza Cartago Cancha Republic Tobacco Company San José Mascot thumb|right|160px|Minchito '91 was the official tournament mascot. Minchito '91, the mascot for the 1991 competition, was the first UNCAF Nations Cup mascot, and one of the first mascots to be associated with a major sporting competition in Central America. Inspired in "the traditions, beliefs, legends and customs of Costa Rica", Minchito was born as an authentic peasant. The boy, who is seven-years-old, was created by the Hispanic Publicity Company. The name is a diminutive of the name 'Benjamín' in Costa Rica. Minchito is dressed with a white shirt, a red scarf and belt with black shorts, the most common set of clothes of a Costa Rican peasant.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=BZGggv0hN9sC&dat=19910527&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Minchito, ¡Puro Mais! Minchito, Pure Corn! 4C La Nación Web May 27, 1991 September 17, 2014 es Squads 1991 UNCAF Nations Cup squads Each team's squad consisted of 18 players (two of whom must be goalkeepers). Teams also had two additional reserve players they could use as replacements in the event of serious injury, at any time. During a match, all remaining squad members not named in the starting team are available to be one of the three permitted substitutions (provided the player is not serving a suspension).https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=BZGggv0hN9sC&dat=19910524&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Prensa Escogerá al Mejor Jugador Press Will Pick Best Player 44A La Nación Web May 24, 1991 September 16, 2014 es Tournament overview right|thumb|300px| #2b42a3 Champion #34c0be Runner-up #269c5a Third place #81c846 Fourth place Format All times are Central Time Zone (UTC-6) In the following tables: Pld = total games played W = total games won D = total games drawn (tied) L = total games lost GF = total goals scored (goals for) GA = total goals conceded (goals against) GD = goal difference (GF−GA) Pts = total points accumulated The four teams played in round-robin format to determine the winner. This format would guarantee each team at least three games. Each team were awarded 2 points for a win and 1 point for a draw.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=BZGggv0hN9sC&dat=19910524&printsec=frontpage&hl=en UNCAF en Apuntes Notes on UNCAF 45A La Nación Web May 24, 1991 September 17, 2014 es If two or more teams were equal on points on completion of the group matches, the following tie-breaking criteria were applied: Greatest total goal difference in the three group matches Greatest number of goals scored in the three group matches If teams remained level after those criteria, a mini-group would be formed from those teams, who would be ranked on: Most points earned in matches against other teams in the tie Greatest goal difference in matches against other teams in the tie Greatest number of goals scored in matches against other teams in the tie If teams remained level after all these criteria, UNCAF would hold a drawing of lots Results TeamPld PlayedW WonD DrawnL LostGF Goals forGA Goals againstGD Goal differencePts PointsCRC3300101+96HON 1949311123−13GUA302101−12SLV301229−71 26 May 1991 10:00 CST (UTC-06) SLV 0–0 GUA Estadio Nacional, San José 11,000 Vincent Mauro (United States) 26 May 1991 12:00 CST (UTC-06) CRC 2–0 Report HON 1949 Gómez 11Jara 52 Estadio Nacional, San José 15,000 Carlos Castellanos (Mexico) 29 May 1991 18:30 CST (UTC-06) GUA 0–0 HON 1949 Estadio Nacional, San José 10,000 Berny Ulloa (Costa Rica) 29 May 1991 20:30 CST (UTC-06) CRC 7–1 Report SLV Jara 17 41 48Flores 21Gómez 63 89Gómez 66 Arce 16 Estadio Nacional, San José 10,000 Arlington Success (Antigua and Barbuda) 2 June 1991 10:00 CST (UTC-06) SLV 1–2 HON 1949 Rivera 77 Espinoza 2Machado 58 Estadio Nacional, San José 15,000 Jorge Meléndez (Guatemala) 2 June 1991 12:00 CST (UTC-06) CRC 1–0 Report GUA Jara 32 Estadio Nacional, San José 16,500 José Luis Fuentes (Honduras) Statistics Goalscorers Claudio Jara received the Golden Boot for scoring five goals. In total, 14 goals were scored by 8 different players. 5 goals CRC Claudio Jara 2 goals CRC Róger Gómez CRC Norman Gómez 1 goal 22em SLV Raúl Díaz Arce SLV Guillermo Rivera HON 1949 Juan Carlos Espinoza HON 1949 Gilberto Machado CRC Leonidas Flores All-Star Team Chilean sports magazine Triunfo evaluated player performances through statistical data finished with the following players leading each position.http://www.nacion.com/deportes/futbol-internacional/Buzon_0_1444855541.html Buzón de Rodrigo Calvo - 13 de octubre de 2014 Rodrigo Calvo's Mailbox - October 13, 2014 La Nación Web October 13, 2014 October 13, 2014 es GoalkeepersDefendersMidfieldersForwardsGUA Jorge Marotta (Guatemala)CRC Vladimir Quesada (Costa Rica)HON 1949 Gilberto Yearwood (Honduras)GUA Eduardo Acevedo (Guatemala) HON 1949 Marco Anariba (Honduras)SLV Guillermo Rivera (El Salvador) CRC Róger Gómez (Costa Rica) CRC Carlos Velásquez (Costa Rica)HON 1949 Camilo Bonilla (Honduras)CRC Claudio Jara (Costa Rica) CRC Leonidas Flores (Costa Rica) References 30em External links http://uncafut.com/web/copa-centroamericana es Category:1991 in Central American football 1991 1991 Category:1991 in Costa Rican sport