Guatemala edges Jamaica in Gold Cup opener
Jun 16, 2025; Carson, California, USA; General view as Guatemala goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen (1) defends the net in the second half against Jamaica during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Oscar Santis netted a first-half goal and Guatemala squeezed past Jamaica 1-0 on Monday in the Group C opener for both squads in the CONCACAF Gold Cup at Carson, Calif.
The decider came in the 32nd minute.
A back-to-the-goal Darwin Lom collected a deflection after a long feed, then backheeled the back toward the goal as Santis found space from 15 feet away and buried the chance past diving goalie Andre Blake.
Jamaica controlled possession (54.3 percent) and outshot Guatemala 15-11, but just two of the Reggae Boyz' shots were on target. Blake finished with three saves.
Guatemala goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen was credited with two saves.
Panama also won its first Group C match on Monday, downing Guadeloupe 5-2. The two group co-leaders will square off on Friday in Austin, Texas. Jamaica will face Guadeloupe on Friday.
--Field Level Media
Zac Taylor Somehow Survived Insane AFC North Shake Up
How John Harbaugh Froze the 2026 NFL Coaching Carousel
- Texans vs Steelers Wild Card Pick: Top Monday Night Football Playoff Predictions
- NBA Picks and Predictions for January 11th: Best Bets for Sunday
- NFL Playoff Sunday January 11th Picks: Top Wild Card Bets
- College Basketball Picks Today: Saturday January 10th Best Bets
- Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears NFL Playoffs Wild Card Betting Picks
- Washington Capitals vs. Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick January 9th
- NFL Wild Card Weekend Player Props: Best Bets for the 2026 Playoffs
