Panama Handles Guadeloupe

Panama 5–2 Guadeloupe

Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Location: Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles, CA
Tournament: 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup – Group Stage

Match Recap

Panama exploded out of the gates and never looked back, hammering Guadeloupe 5–2 in their Group C opener at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup. A flurry of goals in the opening 22 minutes gave Panama a 4–1 halftime advantage, and they capped off the performance with a stoppage-time fifth from substitute Tomás Rodríguez.

Cristian Martínez kicked off the scoring in the 6th minute, followed by a brace from Ismael Díaz (14’, 17’) and a cool finish by Eduardo Guerrero in the 22nd. Guadeloupe responded through Jordan Leborgne (29’) and Florian David (71’) but struggled to contain Panama’s pace and direct attacking style.

Feature Photo

Photo by Concacaf Media • Editorial Access Only

Match Analytics

Key Stats

• Expected Goals (xG): Panama 4.52 – 1.78 Guadeloupe
• Total Shots: Panama 23 – 14 Guadeloupe
• Shots on Target: Panama 8 – 6 Guadeloupe
• Possession: Panama 63.4% – 36.6% Guadeloupe
• Pass Accuracy: Panama 89.8% – 86.5% Guadeloupe

Top Performer

Ismael Díaz (Panama): Scored a first-half brace, created 3 chances, and was a constant threat down the right side. The Gold Cup veteran proved too hot to handle in open space.

Game Notes

• Panama scored 4 goals in the first 22 minutes — one of the fastest four-goal starts in Gold Cup history.
• Guadeloupe have now scored in 7 straight Gold Cup matches, despite conceding heavily.
• All five of Panama’s goals came from open play.

Final Score

Panama 5 – 2 Guadeloupe

Goals:
6′ – Cristian Martínez (PAN)
14′, 17′ – Ismael Díaz (PAN)
22′ – Eduardo Guerrero (PAN)
29′ – Jordan Leborgne (GUA)
71′ – Florian David (GUA)
90+2′ – Tomás Rodríguez (PAN)

Stats via Concacaf Official Report • Article by OleMundo