Guadalupe vs Guatemala – Copa Oro 2025 Group C Match Recap
Complete live recap of Guadalupe vs Guatemala in the 2025 Gold Cup Group C – lineups first half highlights match stakes and pre game insights .
Match Overview
Guadalupe and Guatemala clashed in a crucial Group C showdown at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston on June 24 2025 . With both sides locked on three points the match held massive stakes . Guatemala aimed to book their spot in the quarter finals while Guadalupe needed an outright win to maintain any hope of advancing .
Match Officials and Atmosphere
The contest was officiated by Marco Antonio Ortiz from Mexico . A vibrant packed stadium featured passionate support from both nations with Guatemalan fans in strong voice throughout the night .
Starting Lineups
Guadalupe Coach Jocelyn Angloma
- Goalkeeper Adélaide
- Defenders Macon Senneville Lina Saintini Arconte
- Midfielders Arénate Plumain Bevis Baron
- Forward Mixtur
Guatemala Coach Luis Fernando Tena
- Goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen
- Defenders Aaron Herrera Nicolás Samayoa José Pinto José Ardón
- Midfielders Jonathan Franco Óscar Castellanos Erick Lemus
- Forwards Rudy Muñoz Rubio Rubin
First Half Highlights 0–0
Guadalupe opened aggressively earning a corner within two minutes . A VAR review for a possible Guatemalan penalty in the 10th minute added early drama . Despite trading control and intensity neither side found the net before halftime as Guatemala’s defense stood strong under pressure .
Match Stakes and Historical Context
Guatemala needed a win to guarantee progression after beating Jamaica and losing narrowly to Panama. Guadalupe winless faced elimination without a victory . Their past encounters added extra narrative . Guadalupe won in 2021 on penalties while Guatemala edged them 3–2 in 2023 .
Pre Match Insight
Coach Tena urged a confident but attacking approach saying We are not calm but we trust ourselves… we have to attack . Angloma meanwhile stressed his team’s commitment knowing this was their last chance .
Early Match Dynamics
The match saw both teams commit tactically with Guadalupe pressing early and Guatemala responding with smart buildup. The first half was tense balanced and tactically intriguing .
Stay tuned for the second half and final result coverage .