July 01, 2023 | Kickoff: 09:30PM ET

[2023-07] Concacaf Gold Cup

Guatemala

0 - 0

Men's National Team

Houston, Texas | Shell Energy Stadium

Attendance: 19766

90+5'

Jacob Shaffelburg
80'

Zachary Brault-Guillard
Steven Vitória
Pedro Altán
Alejandro Galindo

77'
67'

Moïse Bombito
Esteban García
Carlos Mejía

66'
Antonio López
Nathaniel Mendez

66'
65'

Charles-Andreas Brym
Ali Ahmed
65'

David Wotherspoon
Liam Millar
65'

Jacob Shaffelburg
David Junior Hoilett
60'

Zac McGraw
46'

Zac McGraw
Liam Fraser
Carlos Mejía

16'
10'

Kamal Miller
8'

Liam Fraser

Timeline

Guatemala

KO

KO
8 ' | Liam Fraser
10 ' | Kamal Miller
16 ' | Carlos Mejía
HT

HT
46 ' | Zac McGraw - Liam Fraser
60 ' | Zac McGraw
65 ' | Jacob Shaffelburg - David Junior Hoilett
65 ' | David Wotherspoon - Liam Millar
65 ' | Charles-Andreas Brym - Ali Ahmed
66 ' | Antonio López - Nathaniel Mendez
66 ' | Esteban García - Carlos Mejía
67 ' | Moïse Bombito
77 ' | Pedro Altán - Alejandro Galindo
80 ' | Zachary Brault-Guillard - Steven Vitória
90+5 ' | Jacob Shaffelburg
FT

FT

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Men's National Team

Match Report

“We experienced the heat tonight and with Guatemala you know it's going to be a dog fight," said John Herdman, Canada Soccer's Men's National Team Head Coach. "We've got to win our third match against Cuba and push the goal difference to take our country to the Quarterfinals."

Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team drew with Guatemala 0:0 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2023. The draw builds on Canada’s undefeated streak in the competition.

Richie Laryea played an essential role for Canada, creating many chances in the attacking third and supplementing a clean sheet with shot-stopping tackles. For his offensive display and defensive tenacity, Laryea was awarded the Gatorade Man of the Match.

Canada Controlled the first opening minutes. It was a clear statement to attack from Herdman as Canada managed to break lines in the opening seconds, forcing Guatemala’s goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen into action.

As Canada continued to dominate possession, the absence of an opening goal gave confidence to Guatemala’s attacking hopes. But the Central American side, buzzing with adrenaline and confidence, was met with a sturdy and focused Canadian backline.

In the first 20 minutes, Milan Borjan contorted a diving safe to parry a bullet shot from within the 18-yard box. The second half saw Laryea produce a burst of speed to prevent a breakaway moment, catching a Guatemalan striker through on goal and forcing him into a benign area.

A trend started to develop.

As Canada pushed to score the go-ahead goal, pockets of opportunities arose for Guatemala. However, those opportunities were capitalized on by Canada’s backline to showcase their defence qualities.

Steven Vitória recovered a defence-splitting pass with a sliding tackle to prevent a close-ranged shot on target. In the game's dying moments, Zac McGraw, carrying a heavy burden in the form of a yellow card, made a clean tackle to prevent a breakaway chance and keep the game level. Aerial attacks and low-driven crosses were cleaned up by Canada’s back four, and when they weren’t, Borjan stood prepared to save the day.

The match was Canada’s for the taking.

Junior Hoilett had a great chance in the 29th minute. The ball was whipped into Guatemala’s 18-yard box where Liam Millar headed it back across the box to Lucas Cavallini. Cavallini rose above his opponent to knock down a bouncing ball for Hoilett. Hoilett attempted a flying volley that showed moments of promise but the ball just flew over the net.

The second half summoned an even better chance for Canada. A low-driven pass skipped across the six-yard box and fell to substitute Jacon Shaffleburg. With loads of space on the left side of the 18-yard box, Shaffleburg’s shot was met by Hagen’s big stature.

While Canada’s goalless draw leaves the team in third place in Group D, the team will look to build upon its defensive display and go top of the group when they take on Cuba Tuesday at 18:30 EST.

Starting 11

Liam Fraser

Midfielder

Kamal Miller

Centre back

Steven Vitória

Centre back

Lucas Cavallini

Forward

David Junior Hoilett

Forward

Liam Millar

Fullback

Moïse Bombito

Centre back

Milan Borjan

Goalkeeper

Ali Ahmed

Midfielder

Jonathan Osorio

Midfielder

Richie Laryea

Fullback

Subs

Zachary Brault-Guillard

Fullback

David Wotherspoon

Midfielder

Jacob Shaffelburg

Forward

Zac McGraw

Centre back

Charles-Andreas Brym

Forward

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Dayne St. Clair

Goalkeeper

Dominick Zator

Centre back

Jayden Nelson

Forward

Victor Loturi

Midfielder

Tom McGill

Goalkeeper

Jacen Russell-Rowe

Forward

Scott Kennedy

Centre back

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Jul 01, 2023 | KO

Match started between Guatemala and Men's National Team

Canada Soccer

Jul 01, 2023 | 10'

Men's National Team yellow card for Kamal Miller

Kamal Miller

Canada Soccer

Jul 01, 2023 | 8'

Men's National Team yellow card for Liam Fraser

Liam Fraser

Canada Soccer

Jul 01, 2023 | 16'

Guatemala yellow card for Carlos Mejía

Carlos Mejía

Canada Soccer

Jul 01, 2023 | HT

Halftime

Canada Soccer

Jul 01, 2023 | 46'

Men's National Team Substitution of Liam Fraser by Zac McGraw

Liam Fraser

Zac McGraw

Canada Soccer

Jul 01, 2023 | 60'

Men's National Team yellow card for Zac McGraw

Zac McGraw

Canada Soccer

Jul 01, 2023 | 65'

Men's National Team Substitution of David Junior Hoilett by Jacob Shaffelburg

David Junior Hoilett

Jacob Shaffelburg

Canada Soccer

Jul 01, 2023 | 65'

Men's National Team Substitution of Liam Millar by David Wotherspoon

Liam Millar

David Wotherspoon

Canada Soccer

Jul 01, 2023 | 65'

Men's National Team Substitution of Ali Ahmed by Charles-Andreas Brym

Ali Ahmed

Charles-Andreas Brym

Canada Soccer

Jul 01, 2023 | 66'

Guatemala Substitution of Nathaniel Mendez by Antonio López

Nathaniel Mendez

Antonio López

Canada Soccer

Jul 01, 2023 | 66'

Guatemala Substitution of Carlos Mejía by Esteban García

Carlos Mejía

Esteban García

Canada Soccer

Jul 01, 2023 | 67'

Men's National Team yellow card for Moïse Bombito

Moïse Bombito

Canada Soccer

Jul 01, 2023 | 77'

Guatemala Substitution of Alejandro Galindo by Pedro Altán

Alejandro Galindo

Pedro Altán

Canada Soccer

Jul 01, 2023 | 80'

Men's National Team Substitution of Steven Vitória by Zachary Brault-Guillard

Steven Vitória

Zachary Brault-Guillard

Canada Soccer

Jul 01, 2023 | 90+5'

Men's National Team yellow card for Jacob Shaffelburg

Jacob Shaffelburg

Canada Soccer

Jul 01, 2023 | FT

Match ended, final score: 0 - 0

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0 - 0

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Starting 11

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