Costa Rica, the only Hexagonal team left in the UNCAF Cup, finished second at the Central American championships behind Guatemala. Guatemala, which had beaten Costa Rica, 2-1, on June 1, clinched the title with a 3-1 win over Panama. Costa Rica finished with a 1-1-1 record in the final stage after tying El Salvador, 1-1. Guatemala, Costa Rica and El Salvador qualify for the 2002 Gold Cup. Panama meets Cuba, the No. 4 Caribbean team, in a playoff.