Match Report
In the standings it was Cuba 4th on 0 points, Guadeloupe 3rd on 4 — separated by 4. Cuba's recent output lagged their position: 15th on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1/3 for Cuba and 2.67/2 for Guadeloupe (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.83.
Defeat had followed defeat for Cuba — three in succession. Guadeloupe had gone 5 games without a win.
The venue was Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, with room for 22,039 spectators. Guadeloupe led 3-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 1-4 full-time score.