Oscar Santis scores winner as Guatemala edge Jamaica 1-0 in Gold Cup

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Global DeskLast Updated: Jun 17, 2025, 10:23:00 AM IST

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Oscar Santis's 32nd-minute goal propelled Guatemala to a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in their CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C opener. Darwin Lom's clever backheel set up Santis for the decisive strike. Despite Jamaica's possession advantage and shot count, they couldn't find the net, while Panama secured a 5-2 win against Guadeloupe in another match.

Soccer: Concacaf Gold Cup-Group Stage-Guatemala at Jamaica — Guatemala midfielder Oscar Santis (18) celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half against Jamaica during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at Dignity Health Sports Park. (Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)

Oscar Santis scored the all-important winning goal in the 32nd minute as Guatemala edged Jamaica 1-0 in their Group C opener at the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Monday in Carson, California.

The goal came after Darwin Lom, with his back to the net, redirected a deflected long ball with a clever backheel. Santis latched onto it in space and fired past a diving Andre Blake from close range.

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Despite holding 54.3% of possession and outshooting Guatemala 15-11, Jamaica managed only two shots on target. Blake recorded three saves, while Guatemala 'keeper Nicholas Hagen made two.

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Panama also won their opener, defeating Guadeloupe 5-2. Guatemala and Panama, both with three points, will meet Friday in Austin, while Jamaica faces Guadeloupe.

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