Mighty Mexico Romps to Comfortable 6-0 Victory Over Cuba in Gold Cup Opener Agence France-Presse
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Oribe Peralta No.19 of Mexico kicks the ball after scoring a goal against Cuba during a match in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup at Soldier Field on Friday in Chicago, Illinois. (AFP)

Mexico’s Gold Cup quest got off to an emphatic start with a crushing 6-0 demolition of short-handed Cuba in their opening game on Thursday (Friday in Manila) at Soldier Field.

Cuba came into the contest in disarray after learning that forward Keiler Garcia was missing from the lineup, apparently after having defected, news reports said.

The US media also reported that six players and head coach Raul Gonzalez were unable to make it to Chicago in time for the match because of visa problems.

That left Cuba with just 16 players to face powerhouse Mexico, who have won the CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament six times.

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Related: Mexico Coach Miguel Herrera Admits Gold Cup Will Get Tougher After Victory Against Cuba in Group Opener (Associated Press)

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