The association football competition at the 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games was held between 23 November and 7 December 2002, although qualification took place beforehand. El Salvador, the tournament's host, drew with Mexico in the final 1–1, eventually defeating Mexico in a penalty shoot-out 4–3, winning its second title and the first title since 1954.
Participants
Twelve nations participated in the tournament, and all of the teams sent were each nation's U-21 team. Cuba withdrew and was replaced by the Dominican Republic. Ten of the teams which participated were from CONCACAF with the remaining two being from CONMEBOL.
Medal winners
Venues
Squads
Preliminary round
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Final round
Bracket
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Third place match
Final
Statistics
Goalscorers
There were 48 goals scored in 20 matches, for an average of 2.4 goals per match.
3 goals
2 goals
1 goal
1 own goal
Final rankings
References
External links
- Central American and Caribbean Games 2002 (El Salvador)
- Central American and Caribbean Games 2002 (El Salvador) – Details
