On July 1, at 01:00, Romania, the USA and Curacao meet in the Gold Cup quarterfinals, a race that Gregg Berhalter’s team should win. Even if the duel with the Costa Rica will be tight, the US lot is particularly valuable compared to the rest of the rivals.
The difference in class can not be called into question in the match to be held on Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The US ended the group stage with the highest score, after the successes with Guyana (4-0), Trinidad (6-0) and Panama (1-0), but rarely the “yankees” gave the feeling of forcing. However, fans are expecting a show in every match from favorites, so the goals have been the order of the day so far.
Curacao came out of the group after failure with El Salvador (0-1), victory with Honduras (1-0) and draw with Jamaica (1-1). Those in Curacao are based on a number of players who have experience in the top two leagues in the Netherlands, but the US is superior to all the chapters – physical, technical and experience. Even so, the Americans’ opponent did not get in this phase, though he had the chance.
Curacao also plays high-quality footballers such as Bacuna or Martina (with a good CV in the Premier League) as well as the former Petroleum player, Nepomuceno. Van Kessel may be dangerous coming from the bench, but the US will not underestimate his opponent in a decisive match for the future of this nation. Curacao gets goals easily and that should favor our bets.
PREDICTION: Over 2,5 goals @ 1,58
