 El Salvador hosted the 2007 UNCAF Nations Cup . The tournament changed formats , now to a two – round system with a group stage followed by a knockout – style competition for the remaining four teams . There were still two groups and the top two teams still advanced from each group for the first round . El Salvador topped their group wins wins over Belize ( 2 – 1 ) , Nicaragua ( 2 – 1 ) , and a draw with Guatemala ( 0 – 0 . ) In the semifinals El Salvador lost to the eventual champions Costa Rica 0 – 1 . In the third place playoff they lost 0 – 1 to Guatemala but nonetheless qualified for the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup ( as now 5 Central American teams qualified for the Gold Cup . ) The team was coached by Carlos de los Cobos . At the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup they were drawn into four – team Group B with Guatemala , Trinidad and Tobago , and the United States . They defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2 – 1 in their opening match with goals from Ramón Sánchez ( 38 ' ) and Dennis Alas ( 81 ' ) , but this was their only win of the tournament . They lost the following two matches against Guatemala 0 – 1 and United States 0 – 4 and exited the tournament . 
