Cuba-USA in Exhibition Soccer Match in Havana

October 7, 2016October 7, 2016

60881-fotografia-m — The US squad training on Thursday at the Pedro Marrero stadium in Havana. Photo: Ricardo López Hevia/juventudrebelde.cu

HAVANA TIMES – The Cuban and USA national soccer teams play an exhibition match today in Havana at 12:30 p.m. at the Pedro Marreros Stadium

Cuba has not done well against the USA in international competitions but did have a reasonable showing, losing 1-0, when they squared off in Havana in 2008 for in a 2010 World Cup qualifier.

The USA sees the Cuba match as a tune up for upcoming qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup.