Canada was unexpectedly knocked out of the Gold Cup by Guatemala, losing 6-5 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw during regulation time.
Match Overview
- Canada opened the scoring with a penalty by Jonathan David in the first half.
- The game shifted towards Guatemala’s favor after Jacob Shaffelburg received a red card in the first half stoppage time.
“Canada’s Jacob Shaffelburg is shown a red card just before the half 馃槺馃煡”
Translation: Jacob Shaffelburg received a red card right before the half.
Guatemala equalized in the 69th minute thanks to Rubio Rubin, marking a significant moment as he previously represented the U.S. national team before switching allegiance.
“GUATEMALA FINDS THE EQUALIZER 馃嚞馃嚬馃敟”
Translation: Guatemala scored the equalizer.
The match moved directly to penalties where Guatemala triumphed, sending them through to their first Gold Cup semifinal since 1996.
