 The 2011 Copa <unk> , the new name of the reorganized UNCAF Nations Cup , used the same two – round system as the previous tournament , with a round – robin group stage in the first round , followed by a knockout style competition for the remaining four teams . El Salvador was drawn into a group with Belize , Nicaragua , and Panama . La Selecta defeated Nicaragua 2 – 0 , Belize 5 – 2 , and lost 2 – 0 against Panama , which was enough to let them advance from the group in second place . In the semifinals they lost to Honduras , again by a 2 – 0 score . In the third place match , they faced Panama again , losing in a penalty shootout 4 – 5 after a 0 – 0 draw . This performance was enough to qualify El Salvador for the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup . The team was coached by José Luis <unk> . Forward Rafael Burgos jointly received the Golden Boot with Costa Rica 's Marco <unk> three goals . 
