Mexico rue missed opportunities in draw with Guatemala

The top two teams from each of the three groups advance along with the top two-third place teams overall. Sheldon Bateau scored in the 17th minute while Andre Boucaud scored on a volley after a failed clearance by Cuba in the 42nd minute for Trinidad and Tobago to qualify for the quarter-finals with a game to spare.

They face Mexico in their final Group C match on Wednesday, with the Central Americans needing at least a draw to advance to the last eight.

Mexico had numerous chances to beat Guatemala on Sunday with a late shot from Giovani Dos Santos that bounced off the crossbar in the final few minutes summing up their effort.

(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)