Guatemala's Controversial Draw Fuels Concerns Before Crucial Match

Guatemala's 1-1 Draw Against El Salvador Raises Concerns Ahead of Crucial Match Guatemala City, GT – June 1, 2025 – The Guatemalan national team played to a 1-1 draw against El Salvador in a pre-Gold Cup friendly match, leaving fans and analysts with lingering concerns. The game, held in the United States, saw a controversial goal for Guatemala that was questioned due to an offside call. Sports commentator Cristian Robledo stated, "The goal shouldn't have counted; it was clearly offside." This, coupled with other defensive lapses, overshadowed Guatemala's qualification for the Gold Cup. The upcoming match against the Dominican Republic is now critical. Despite the qualification, Robledo expressed concern, "No matter the result, we always finish with doubts." The team's performance has raised questions about their readiness for the Gold Cup and beyond. The match highlighted defensive weaknesses that need immediate attention if Guatemala hopes to make a strong showing in the Gold Cup.