Mexico Extend Dominance with Clean Sheet Over Guatemala
Mexico opened their Pan American Games Cup campaign with a 3:0 victory over Guatemala on Sunday. The result keeps them top of the table with three wins from three matches and 14 points. Guatemala remain in fifth position with two defeats and zero points to their name.
The hosts had already shown they could score freely against stronger opposition. Three days earlier they beat the United States 3:1, and before that conquered Costa Rica 3:0. Against Guatemala they added another scoreline to that growing collection.
Guatemala's situation looks precarious after just two games. They lost 0:3 to Cuba on Saturday and now have nothing to show for their efforts. The table says very little at this stage — two matches played, two lost, zero points — but the pattern is clear.
Mexico's form has been consistent across different opponents. Their record against Colombia (3:2), Costa Rica (3:0), and now the United States (3:1) suggests a team finding its rhythm. The only blemish on their recent record was a heavy 0:3 defeat to the Dominican Republic last August.
The goal difference tells part of the story. Mexico have scored nine goals in three matches while conceding just two. Guatemala have failed to register a single goal in their two defeats. Things came to a head quickly for the visitors who struggled to create anything meaningful.
Mexico now lead the standings with 14 points from three games. Guatemala sit on zero points after two matches. The gap between them widens with each passing game, and the hosts look well placed to continue their unbeaten run.