Mexico’s Jesus Gallardo (23) moves the ball against Martinique’s Romario Barthelery (22) during the first half of their CONCACAF Golf Cup soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, June 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)  
Mexico’s Jesus Gallardo (23) moves the ball against Martinique’s Romario Barthelery (22) during the first half of their CONCACAF Golf Cup soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, June 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)  Associated Press

Gold Cup Groups: Mexico tops Martinique 3-2 to reach quarterfinals

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Uriel Antuna, Raul Jimenez and Fernando Navarro scored and Mexico advanced to the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals with a 3-2 victory over Martinique on Sunday in front of 59,283 fans at Bank of America Stadium.

Mexico went 3-0 in group play despite resting a handful of regular starters in its final match of the round, including goaltender Guillermo Ochoa, knowing it had all but clinched a spot in the next round.

Kevin Parsemain and Jordy Delem scored for Martinique (1-2).

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