Overview
- Panama raced to a 4-0 lead inside 22 minutes against Guadeloupe thanks to goals from Christian Martinez, two strikes by Ismael Diaz and an Eduardo Guerrero penalty in a 5-2 victory
- Ismael Diaz’s brace highlighted his growth under coach Thomas Christiansen as he showcased confidence and clinical finishing in Panama’s win
- Guatemala secured its first ever Gold Cup triumph over Jamaica with Oscar Santis’s composed 32nd-minute finish at Dignity Health Sports Park Jamaica controlled 54.3% possession and outshot Guatemala 15-11 but failed to convert any chances, leaving the Reggae Boyz to regroup ahead of their must-win game against Guadeloupe
- Friday’s meeting in Austin will decide the Group C winner ahead of quarterfinal matchups