Gold Cup: Guatemala stuns Canada on PKs in quarterfinals

Soccer: Concacaf Gold Cup-Quarterfinal-Guatemala at CanadaJun 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Guatemala defender Nicolas Samayoa (3) reacts during a shoot out against Canada during a quarterfinal match of the 2025 Gold Cup at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Jose Morales buried the winner in the seventh round of penalty kicks to propel Guatemala over Canada and into the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday in Minneapolis.

Following a 1-1 draw, Canada and Guatemala went goal for goal through the first four rounds. Both their players missed in the fifth round, with Guatemala goalkeeper Kenderson Navarro saving Cyle Larin’s attempt before Jose Pinto missed high.

The two sides made another round of shots before Canada’s Luc De Fougerolles hit the post. Morales responded by delivering a shot just off the center of the net, with goalie Dayne St. Clair diving too far to his left, for the final 6-5 edge.

Canada played the second half with 10 men as Jacob Shaffelburg was shown a red card four minutes into first-half stoppage time for a foul on Stheven Robles.

Rubio Rubin delivered the equalizer in the 69th minute for Guatemala, which will face the winner between the United States and Costa Rica in the semifinals.

Jonathan David had put the favored Canadians in front on a 30th-minute penalty kick goal into the bottom right corner of the net. It’s the second straight Gold Cup that Canada failed to reach the semis.

–Field Level Media

Related Posts

Archer misses England training session due to family emergency

Fast bowler Jofra Archer will not be joining the England squad for Monday’s training session at Edgbaston due to a family emergency. He is expected to rejoin the squad on…

Read more

Hampton deserved to oust Earps – but can she handle pressure now?

When England begin their trophy defence at Euro 2025, the television audience is likely to be the biggest for a Lionesses game since 12 million switched on to watch the…

Read more

Textor resigns from Lyon and suggests involvement with ‘new club in England’

John Textor has resigned from his leadership roles at Lyon, teasing involvement with a new club in England after selling his stake in Crystal Palace last week. Textor – who…

Read more

Former England midfielder Ince charged with drink driving

Former England captain Paul Ince has been charged with drink driving. The 57-year-old was arrested after a black Range Rover hit a central reservation in Cheshire on Saturday. The crash…

Read more

Giants host Diamondbacks, try to put frustrations behind them

Jun 19, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb (62) takes the field to start the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit:…

Read more

M’s Mitch Garver capitalizing on chances as Royals visit

Jun 29, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver (18) is congratulated after hitting a two run home run during the twelfth inning against the Texas Rangers at…

Read more

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *