Rubio Rubin Rescues Draw for Guatemala Against Canada in Tense Gold Cup Clash, Score 1-1
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The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinal match between Canada and Guatemala saw a dramatic encounter, ultimately ending in a 1-1 draw after regular time. Rubio Rubin's goal for Guatemala leveled the score after Jonathan David had put Canada ahead. The match took place on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Canada entered the match as favorites, having finished top of Group B with a 2-1-0 record. Their campaign began with a dominant 6-0 victory over Honduras, followed by a 1-1 draw against CuraƧao, and a 2-0 win against El Salvador. Guatemala, on the other hand, secured their spot in the knockout stage by finishing second in Group C with a 2-0-1 record. They started with a historic 1-0 win against Jamaica, their first-ever Gold Cup victory against the Reggae Boyz. A 1-0 loss to Panama was followed by a thrilling 3-2 victory against Guadeloupe.

The game was hard-fought, with Canada's Jonathan David opening the scoring with a penalty. However, Guatemala responded with Rubio Rubin finding the back of the net, leveling the score and setting the stage for a tense remainder of the match.

Rubin's goal was a significant moment for Guatemala, highlighting his importance to the team. Born in Oregon to a Mexican father and a Guatemalan mother, Rubin's decision to represent Guatemala has been a boost for the national team. He played a crucial role in their qualification for the tournament. In the match against Guadeloupe, Rubin scored one goal and assisted on another, demonstrating his value to the team's attack.

The match ultimately went to penalties after remaining tied at 1-1 after extra time. The Canadians looked like favorites but the Guatemalans had a good group stage performance.

Canada had reached the Quarterfinals for the fifth straight time, with ambitions of winning their second Gold Cup title. Guatemala aimed to reach the Semifinals for only the second time in their history, their previous appearance being in 1996. Going into the game, Canada had a favorable head-to-head record against Guatemala in Gold Cup matches, remaining undefeated with one win and one draw. Overall, Canada had won 10 of their 15 encounters, with Guatemala winning twice and three draws.


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