Guatemala Steals The Show

Jamaica 0–1 Guatemala

Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
Tournament: 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup – Group Stage

Match Recap

Guatemala earned a historic 1–0 win over Jamaica in Santa Clara, with a first-half goal from Óscar Santis proving the difference. It marked Guatemala’s first-ever Gold Cup victory over Jamaica and their second consecutive Gold Cup opener won with a 1–0 scoreline.

The match was tightly contested. Jamaica edged possession (54.3%) and outshot Guatemala 15 to 11, but managed only 2 shots on target. Guatemala’s defensive organization and clinical execution — capped by Santis’ strike in the 32nd minute — made the difference.

Feature Photo

Photo by OleMundo, accredited field access

Match Analytics

Key Stats

• Final Score: Jamaica 0 – 1 Guatemala
• Goal: Óscar Santis (32’)
• Expected Goals (xG): Jamaica 0.86 – 1.03 Guatemala
• Total Shots: Jamaica 15 – 11 Guatemala
• Shots on Target: Jamaica 2 – 4 Guatemala
• Possession: Jamaica 54.3% – 45.7% Guatemala
• Pass Accuracy: Jamaica 82.9% – 82.9% Guatemala

Top Performer

Nicolás Samayoa (Guatemala): Completed 55 passes, the second-most by any Guatemalan player in a Gold Cup match since 2015. Anchored the backline with key interventions and excellent distribution.

Game Notes

• Guatemala scored in the first half of a Gold Cup match for only the second time since 2015.
• This was Guatemala’s first win over Jamaica in six Gold Cup meetings, including avenging their 2023 quarter-final loss.
• Demarai Gray led Jamaica with 4 shots and created 4 chances — the only Jamaican player to do so in two separate Gold Cup matches since 2015.

Stats and analysis based strictly on official Concacaf match data and screenshots provided.