The 2025 Gold Cup ended for the Guatemala selection, But their players continue to harvest praise for their outstanding performance. This time, Concacaf recognized the performance of two national defenders, Aaron Herrera and Nicolás Samayoa, including them in the ideal eleven of the semifinals.
The collective performance of the blue and white He has caught the attention of international media and analystsafter the team led by Luis Fernando Tena reached the semifinals for the first time and stayed with third place in the tournament.
As usual, the Concacaf elaborated the ideal eleven of the semifinal round, recognizing the most prominent players of that stage. On this occasion, two Guatemalan names appeared again in the ideal alignment, reaffirming the growth of national football.
Herrera and Samayoa joined Oscar Santis and Rubio Méndez Rubín, who were also included in the ideal eleven of the quarterfinals, Together with Herrera himself, after his memorable performance against Canada, where Guatemala managed to match the score and advance in penalties.
Outstanding defense
In the duel against the United States, Guatemala showed a solid defense during most of the game. TO Despite the two early goals of the rival, the team managed to contain the attacks and maintain the defensive order in the rest of the match.
Concacaf recognized this effort by including in the ideal team Nicolás Samayoa and Aaron Herrera. The rear was completed with Joseph Rosales de Honduras and Johan Vásquez de México.
Samayoa had an outstanding participation in Enerizer Park, imposing on individual duels, anticipating plays and also contributing on offensive with two auctions to the arch. For his part, Aaron Herrera repeated in the ideal eleven for his delivery, game reading and tactical discipline, committing only two fouls in a high intensity match.
Another recognition for Olger
In addition to the ideal eleven, Concaff also highlighted Olger Escobar, Author of Guatemala’s goal against the United States in the semifinals. The young 18 -year -old striker became the youngest player to score in this instance of the tournament since 2013.
Escobar scored two goals in the Gold Cup and It was key to the offensive dynamics of the team. This Friday he returned to his club, the Montréal CF of the MLS, after fulfilling a memorable participation with the bicolor.