The National Team of Guatemala The first half ended at the United States (2-0) In the 2025 Gold Cup Semifinals match, played at the Energizer Park of San Luis, Missuri.
Although those of Luis Fernando Tena had the majority support of the Guatemalan fans in the stands, They entered decentralized to the pitch and paid him expensive in the first minutes of the match.
With the statistics against, but with the conviction of playing with the heart, the players of the blue and white sang with emotion the national anthem at the beginning of the game.
The Mexican strategist He repeated almost the same headline that faced Canada, with Pedro Altán as the only variant, but he was surpassed at the start by the offensive approach of the American team.
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The first blow came very early. At minute 3, Diego Luna took advantage of the wide spaces in the Guatemalan defense and a neglect of Kenderson Navarro to send the ball to the bottom of the arch.
Diego Luna Scores off the rebound! pic.twitter.com/ofllpkkz
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The United States expanded the advantage just eleven minutes later. At 14 ‘, Again Luna unmarked easily, And with a powerful right from the edge of the area, he placed the partial 2-0, before the helplessness of the national rear.
Diego Luna with a Brace! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/qptowuicgb
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Despite the mood, Guatemala tried to react. In the 28th minute, Rubio Méndez Rubín managed to score, But his goal was canceled by advanced position.
The bicolor ended the first half. Registered fifteen auctions, against five of the Americans, But goalkeeper Matthew Freese was a figure with interventions Decisive, while the lack of aim prevented nationals from discounting on the scoreboard.
Guatemala must appeal to character, The strategy and thrust of his hobby to find a historic comeback In the last 45 minutes against the United States and dream of its first final in a Gold Cup. The second half will define whether the bicolor keeps the illusion alive.