Carlos Ruiz de Guatemala
Guatemala forward Carlos Ruiz (20) kicks the ball past Trinidad & Tobago midfielder Khaleem Hyland (8) in the first half during CONCACAF Gold Cup group play at Soldier Field. Reuters/ Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Cuba vs Guatemala for Group C in 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup will be take place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Caroline at 6:00 p.m. ET. Tonight is the last opportunity for Center Americans to get a spot for the quarterfinals. The two group C underdogs will face off likely with everything still to play for, but both teams will need to find out how to get more from their attack after scoring a combined one goal through four games so far.

Cuba is the winless in the final round of Group C as they lost first match against Mexico 6-0, and 2-0 lost when they faced Trinidad and Tobago las Sunday; while Guatemala lost against Trinidad and Tobago 3-1 and draw Mexico on Sunday 0-0. Guatemala ranked third in the group with one point, so is expected to be the favorite in this match. Cuba is fourth with no points.

Veteran Carlos Ruiz and former MLS player scored the lonely goal for Guatemalans against Trinidad and Tobago. However, they will have plenty of confidence after stunning Mexico in a scoreless draw that marked El Tri’s first game without a goal in 32 Gold Cup affairs. On the other hand, Cuba needs a good luck and dig deep to have any shot of reaching the next round.

Cuba continued its goalless stint in this tournament, even with Raul Gonzalez Triana now on the sidelines, the Caribbean could still no find the back of the net as their strikers and wingers struggled throughout the match against the stingy defense. Also Cuba lost another player, midfielder Arael Arguellez left the team, according to an assistant coach.

Guatemala needs to take advantage of Cuba’s situation to get the three points, as they will have all their top weapons available for the clash with lowly Cuba, including Seattle Sounders midfielder Marco Pappa.

Prediction: Guatemala will win a tough 1-0 match versus Cuba as they will ride on the momentum of confidence for the last draw with powerhouse Mexico. Guatemala starting lineup 4-2-2-2 formation, while Cuba is expected to show on the field with lineup 4-1-3-2.

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