CONCACAF Round Two: Group C and D Standings

Here is how groups C and D stand after the first two fixtures of round two.

Group C

1. Nicaragua 3 points, +1 GD
2. Panama 3 points, +1 GD
3. Dominica 0 points, -2 GD

Nicaragua tops the group of three by virtue of having scored three goals to Panama's two. The Central American side began its campaign with a slightly unexpected 2-0 triumph in Dominica.

The only team to play two games in this group so far, Nicaragua gave a nice account of themselves at home to favorite Panama, falling 2-1 and having a late equalizer ruled out due to an offside call.

In order to have any shot at winning the group, Nicaragua needs to win its two games in October. They should beat Dominica at home, but even getting a draw in Panama will be a tough ask.

Panama's two big boys up front, Luis Tejada and Blas Perez, were both on the mark in Nicaragua, an excellent sign for the side's future.

The vast favorite in group C, Panama can almost lock up the top spot when they host Nicaragua.

Dominica's campaign went wrong in the first minute, conceding a goal to Nicaragua. They were not able to recover and fell 2-0 in its lone match played.

The side looks to avenge its defeat in the next matchday. Anything less than a win however, and Dominica will be virtually eliminated.

Group D

1. Canada 6 points, +6 GD
2. Saint Kitts and Nevis 4 points, +2 GD
3. Puerto Rico 1 point, -3 GD
4. Saint Lucia 0 points, -5 GD

Canada did exactly what they needed to, winning both its matches and opening a healthy goal difference gap in the process.

They had a slight scare in its first game, going into the half tied 1-1 with lowly Saint Lucia. Things opened up in the second 45, with Canada running three by the opposition.

What Canada will be most pleased with is how they handled a potential tricky fixture away to Puerto Rico. The side put in a what can be described as a professional performance, and came out 3-0 winners.

Saint Kitts and Nevis could not mirror Canada's results, and dropped two points at home to Puerto Rico, failing to score. They rebounded with a four-goal first half in Saint Lucia, winning 4-2.

SKN needs to grab all six points available in October, away to Puerto Rico and at home to Saint Lucia, if they are to stand any chance of shocking Canada in November.

While the Puerto Ricans did scrape an away point from their trip to SKN, they need to figure out how to score goals and fast. They have lacked creativity in both their matches, and need a spark from somewhere.

If they fall to SKN and Canada defeats Saint Lucia, Puerto Rico will be eliminated on the next matchday.

The two hazy bright spots for Saint Lucia were scoring in the first 10 minutes in Canada and that 17-year-old sensation Zaine Pierre tallied against Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Saint Lucia's next match is at home to Canada. If they go down in defeat, they will be mathematically eliminated.