Martinique defeats Nicaragua 2-0 in Copa Oro
Martinique's team fulfilled the expectations and easily defeated Nicaragua's team 2-0 in the second match of the inaugural double day of group B of the fourteenth edition of the Copa Oro, held at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
The goals of the match were scored, one in each half, with the 1-0 coming at the 35th minute by Kevin Parsemain, a score that remained until halftime, and the definitive 2-0 was achieved by Steven Langil when the 66th minute of the second half was reached.
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Langil had just entered the field as a substitute for Jean Manuel Nedra, who had received a yellow card in the first half.
Once again Parsemian, the best player in the history of Martinique, made the difference in the offensive game of the Caribbean island, and his goal was decisive.
Martinique, who achieved their third victory in the tournament they are participating for the fifth time in their history, the first since 2009, was always superior in physical power, technique and positioning on the field compared to the Nicaraguan national team that fought, but did not generate dangerous actions.
Nicaragua, participating for the second time in the tournament, has as its main goal to achieve at least one point or their first victory, something that becomes complicated with the next opponents Panama and the United States.
Their great chance to achieve something positive was against Martinique and they missed the opportunity against a superior opponent.
Source: EFE
Nicaragua vs. Martinique: lineups
Martinique: Olimpa, Delem, Vitulin, Baptiste, Cretinoir, Arquin, Herelle, Nedra, Abaul, Audel, Parsemain.
Nicaragua: Lorente, Rosas, Copete, Téllez, Quijano, Montiel, López, Galeano, Chavarría, Pinell, and García
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Midfielder and captain of the Nicaraguan team, Juan Barrera, will be the reference and the one who leads the team during the Copa Oro, while skillful midfielder Carlos Chavarría will be the soul and central defender Luis Fernando Copete, the defensive wall.
| Country | Time |
| Peru | 18:00 |
| United States (Washington D.C.) | 19:00 |
| Nicaragua | 17:00 |
| Martinique | 19:00 |
Known in Nicaragua as 'the Illuminated', he will be in charge of imposing his leadership and commanding the Nicaraguan midfield although he will miss the first match against Martinique on July 8th, due to accumulation of yellow cards.
The Martinique team is coached by Patrick Cavelan, and qualified for this Copa Oro by finishing fourth in the Caribbean Cup. While the island has been affiliated with Concacaf since 1964, it is not part of FIFA as it is considered an overseas department belonging to France since 1635.
Martinique has participated in the Copa Oro in four editions, and their best performance occurred in 2002, when they reached the quarterfinals, where they lost in a penalty shootout against Canada. There is no record of football matches between Les Matines and the Nicaraguans.
Nicaragua vs. Martinique: probable lineups.
Nicaragua's team: Téllez, Errington, Casco, Quijano, Rosas, Cadena, Chavarría, López, Figueroa, García, and Galeano.
Martinique's team: Chauvet; Zaire, Cretinoir, Llénafa, Bodezón, Herrelle, Abaul, Nédra, Dondon, Jougon, and Pastel.