2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group D explained

Group D of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup took place from June 27 to July 4, 2023.^[1] The group consisted of co-host nation Canada, Guatemala, Cuba and Guadeloupe. The top two teams advanced to the quarter-finals, while the other two teams were eliminated.

Standings

In the quarter-finals:

• The winners of Group D, Guatemala, advanced to play the runners-up of Group A, Jamaica.
• The runners-up of Group D, Canada, advanced to play the winners of Group A, United States.

Matches

Canada vs Guadeloupe

The two teams had met twice at the Gold Cup, both in the group stage with one win each; Guadeloupe won 2–1 in 2007 and Canada won 1–0 in 2011.^{[2] [3]} These two games had also been the only previous meetings between the two teams, considering that Guadeloupe is not a FIFA member.

width=25 ! width=25 GK 18 Milan Borjan (c) CB 15 Zac McGraw CB 5 CB 4 Kamal Miller RWB 22 LWB 11 CM 20 Ali Ahmed CM 14 CM 21 Jonathan Osorio CF 9 CF 10 Substitutions: MF 3 FW 13 FW 19 Charles-Andreas Brym FW 17 DF 6 Manager: John Herdman

width=25 ! width=25 GK 23 Davy Rouyard RB 2 Mickaël Alphonse (c) CB 19 Méddy Lina CB 13 Cédric Avinel LB 17 Anthony Baron CM 7 Johan Rotsen CM 3 RW 11 AM 15 LW 10 CF 9 Thierry Ambrose Substitutions: DF 5 MF 8 MF 6 FW 21 Manager: Jocelyn Angloma

Man of the Match: Thierry Ambrose (Guadeloupe)^[4] Assistant referees ^[5] Corey Parker (United States) Kyle Atkins (United States) Fourth official Keylor Herrera (Costa Rica) Video assistant referee Jorge Pérez Durán (Mexico) Assistant video assistant referee Erick Miranda (Mexico)

Guatemala vs Cuba

The two teams had faced each other 16 times previously, but only once in the Gold Cup, Cuba's 1–0 group stage victory in 2015.^{[2] [6]} Their most recent meeting had been a friendly game in March 2022 won by Guatemala 1–0.

width=25 ! width=25 GK 1 Nicholas Hagen RB 7 Aaron Herrera CB 4 José Carlos Pinto (c) CB 3 LB 2 CM 17 CM 8 RW 18 AM 13 LW 6 CF 9 Substitutions: FW 14 FW 11 César Archila FW 19 MF 15 MF 5 Manager: Luis Fernando Tena

width=25 ! width=25 GK 12 Raiko Arozarena RB 5 CB 2 Modesto Méndez CB 6 LB 13 Jorge Corrales CM 15 CM 14 CM 7 RF 23 CF 20 LF 10 Arichel Hernández (c) Substitutions: DF 4 FW 18 FW 9 FW 17 MF 8 Manager: Pablo Elier Sánchez

Man of the Match: Darwin Lom (Guatemala)^[7] Assistant referees Zachari Zeegelaar (Suriname) Jassett Kerr-Wilson (Jamaica) Fourth official Randy Encarnación (Dominican Republic) Video assistant referee Ismael Cornejo (El Salvador) Assistant video assistant referee Melissa Borjas (Honduras)

Cuba vs Guadeloupe

The two teams had met in nine previous matches,^{[8] [9]} but never in the Gold Cup. Both sides met mostly in Caribbean Football Union events (e.g. the Caribbean Cup, until its discontinuation in 2017) as Guadeloupe is not a FIFA member; however, their two most recent meetings took place in the 2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League B, with a home win for each side.^[10]

Prior to this match it was reported that four Cuban players left their team delegation on the night of June 27, after the game against Guatemala and before flying from Miami to Houston to face Guadeloupe. The four players who defected were Roberney Caballero, Denilson Milanés, Neisser Sandó and Jassael Herrera.^[11]

width=25 ! width=25 GK 12 Raiko Arozarena RB 15 Yunior Pérez CB 2 Modesto Méndez CB 4 LB 13 Jorge Corrales CM 18 CM 6 Yosel Piedra CM 7 AM 10 Arichel Hernández (c) CF 23 Luis Paradela CF 9 Substitutions: MF 8 FW 17 FW 20 DF 5 Manager: Pablo Elier Sánchez

width=25 ! width=25 GK 23 Davy Rouyard RB 2 Mickaël Alphonse (c) CB 19 CB 13 LB 17 Anthony Baron CM 18 Steve Solvet CM 3 RW 11 AM 15 Jordan Leborgne LW 10 CF 9 Substitutions: MF 8 DF 5 MF 7 FW 21 FW 12 Manager: Jocelyn Angloma

Man of the Match: Anthony Baron (Guadeloupe)^[12] Assistant referees ^[13] David Morán (El Salvador) Juan Francisco Zumba (El Salvador) Fourth official Fernando Guerrero (Mexico) Video assistant referee Melissa Borjas (Honduras) Assistant video assistant referee Ismael Cornejo (El Salvador)

Guatemala vs Canada

The two teams had met 14 times previously, but only once in the Gold Cup: a 3–0 quarter-finals victory for Canada in 2007.^[10] Their most recent meeting had been a friendly game in March 2015 won by Canada 1–0.^[14]

width=25 ! width=25 GK 1 Nicholas Hagen RB 7 Aaron Herrera CB 4 José Carlos Pinto (c) CB 3 Nicolás Samayoa LB 2 José Ardón CM 17 CM 8 RW 18 AM 13 LW 6 CF 14 Darwin Lom Substitutions: MF 10 FW 19 MF 5 MF 23 Jorge Aparicio MF 15 Manager: Luis Fernando Tena

width=25 ! width=25 GK 18 Milan Borjan (c) CB 14 CB 5 CB 4 RWB 22 Richie Laryea LWB 11 CM 20 CM 3 CM 21 Jonathan Osorio CF 9 Lucas Cavallini CF 10 Substitutions: DF 15 MF 8 FW 13 FW 19 Charles-Andreas Brym DF 2 Manager: John Herdman

Man of the Match: Aaron Herrera (Guatemala)^[15] Assistant referees Enrique Bustos (Mexico) Jorge Sánchez (Mexico) Fourth official Reon Radix (Grenada) Video assistant referee Luis Enrique Santander (Mexico) Assistant video assistant referee Shirley Perelló (Honduras)

Guadeloupe vs Guatemala

The two teams had met only once at the Gold Cup when Guadaloupe won 10–9 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in regular time in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification second round.^{[16] [17]} This game was also the first ever meeting between the two sides, considering that Guadeloupe is not a FIFA member.^[18]

width=25 ! width=25 GK 23 RB 2 Mickaël Alphonse (c) CB 19 CB 13 Cédric Avinel LB 17 Anthony Baron CM 18 CM 3 Andreaw Gravillon RW 8 AM 15 LW 10 Matthias Phaëton CF 9 Substitutions: DF 5 MF 6 FW 21 FW 12 Manager: Jocelyn Angloma

width=25 ! width=25 GK 1 Nicholas Hagen RB 7 Aaron Herrera CB 4 José Carlos Pinto (c) CB 3 Nicolás Samayoa LB 2 José Ardón CM 17 CM 8 RW 18 AM 13 LW 19 CF 9 Rubio Rubin Substitutions: MF 23 Jorge Aparicio MF 15 MF 5 MF 6 FW 14 Manager: Luis Fernando Tena

Man of the Match: Rubio Rubin (Guatemala)^[19] Assistant referees ^[20] Juan Carlos Mora (Costa Rica) Henri Pupiro (Nicaragua) Fourth official Daneon Parchment (Jamaica) Video assistant referee Benjamín Pineda (Costa Rica) Assistant video assistant referee Ismael Cornejo (El Salvador)

Canada vs Cuba

The two teams had faced each other 14 times previously,^[21] including three Gold Cup group stage matches: a Cuba's 2–0 victory in 2003 and two 2–1 and 7–0 wins for Canada in 2005 and 2019, respectively.^[16] They also met in a goalless draw during the qualification play-off ahead to the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup.^[22] Their most recent meeting was in the CONCACAF Nations League A in 2019, won 1–0 by Canada.^[14]

width=25 ! width=25 GK 1 Dayne St. Clair CB 14 CB 15 CB 4 Kamal Miller RWB 22 Richie Laryea LWB 11 Liam Millar CM 20 CM 3 Liam Fraser CM 21 Jonathan Osorio CF 9 CF 10 Junior Hoilett (c) Substitutions: FW 7 DF 23 MF 12 FW 17 Jacen Russell-Rowe DF 6 Manager: John Herdman

width=25 ! width=25 GK 1 RB 15 Yunior Pérez CB 2 CB 5 Dariel Morejón LB 13 CM 8 Eduardo Hernández CM 6 Yosel Piedra CM 7 RF 23 Luis Paradela CF 9 Maikel Reyes (c) LF 18 Yasniel Matos Substitutions: DF 3 GK 21 MF 11 FW 17 Manager: Pablo Elier Sánchez

Man of the Match: Jonathan Osorio (Canada)^[23] Assistant referees Logan Brown (United States) Caleb Wales (Trinidad and Tobago) Fourth official Fernando Guerrero (Mexico) Video assistant referee Tim Ford (United States) Assistant video assistant referee Edvin Jurisevic (United States)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Concacaf announces match schedule for 2023 Gold Cup . . April 18, 2023 . April 18, 2023.
2. Web site: Canada begin quest vs. Guadeloupe, while Cuba meet Guatemala. CONCACAF. June 25, 2023. June 25, 2023.
3. Web site: 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Game Notes Canada vs Guadeloupe. CONCACAF. June 25, 2023. June 25, 2023.
4. CONCACAF. CONCACAF. GoldCup. 1673865249643003904. Congratulations to Thierry Ambrose on being named the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance!. June 27, 2023. June 27, 2023.
5. Web site: 2023 Gold Cup Referee Appointments: Matches 10-17. CONCACAF. June 22, 2023. June 22, 2023.
6. Web site: 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Game Notes Guatemala vs Cuba. CONCACAF. June 25, 2023. June 25, 2023.
7. CONCACAF. CONCACAF. GoldCup. 1673529507897016322. ¡Felicidades a Darwin Lom por ser elegido como el Jugador del Partido!. Congratulations to Darwin Lom on being voted Player of the Match!. es. June 27, 2023. June 27, 2023.
8. Web site: Cuba national football team: record v Guadeloupe. 11 v 11. www.11v11.com. July 1, 2023.
9. Web site: Cuba vs Guadeloupe Head to Head Overall. AiScore. July 1, 2023.
10. Web site: Guatemala, Guadeloupe seek to continue momentum in Group D. CONCACAF. Houston. June 29, 2023. June 29, 2023.
11. Web site: Four Cuba players appear to defect while on Gold Cup duty in US. Diario AS. EFE. William. Allen. June 28, 2023. June 30, 2023.
12. CONCACAF. CONCACAF. GoldCup. 1675321652916125696. Well done, Anthony Baron! His exceptional display of skill and determination has earned him the Player of the Match.. July 1, 2023. July 1, 2023.
13. Web site: 2023 Gold Cup Referee Appointments: Matches 18-25. CONCACAF. June 27, 2023. June 27, 2023.
14. Web site: Canada drawn with Cuba, Guatemala for this summer's CONCACAF Gold Cup. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Neil. Davidson. The Canadian Press. April 14, 2023. July 3, 2023.
15. CONCACAF. CONCACAF. GoldCup. 1675363227935408131. ¡Felicidades a Aarón Herrera de @fedefut_oficial por ser elegido como el Jugador del Partido!. Congratulations to Aarón Herrera from @fedefut_oficial for being chosen as Player of the Match!. es. July 2, 2023. July 2, 2023.
16. Web site: Exciting conclusion awaits as Groups C and D come to close. CONCACAF. Miami. July 2, 2023. July 2, 2023.
17. Web site: GAMES PREVIEW - Round 2. CONCACAF. July 5, 2021. July 4, 2023.
18. Web site: VIDEO. El único antecedente entre Guatemala y Guadalupe en Copa Oro. VIDEO. The only precedent between Guatemala and Guadeloupe in the Gold Cup. Emisoras Unidas. Chang. Christoper. July 3, 2023. July 4, 2023. es.
19. CONCACAF. CONCACAF. GoldCup. 1676401679472766976. ¡Gran actuación de Rubio Méndez en la victoria de @fedefut_oficial sobre Guadalupe!. Great performance by Rubio Méndez in the victory of @fedefut_oficial against Guadeloupe!. es. July 4, 2023. July 4, 2023.
20. Web site: 2023 Gold Cup Referee Appointments: Matches 26-33. CONCACAF. June 30, 2023. June 30, 2023.
21. Web site: PREVIEW: CanMNT face must-win game vs. Cuba in Gold Cup Group D finale. Canadian Premier League. O’Connor-Clarke. Charlie. July 3, 2023. July 4, 2023.
22. Web site: Preview: Canada vs. Cuba - prediction, team news, lineups. Sports Mole. Lefevre. Joel. July 3, 2023. July 4, 2023.
23. CONCACAF. CONCACAF. GoldCup. 1676396277553143809. An outstanding performance by Jonathan Osorio earns him the Player of the Match award!. July 4, 2023. July 4, 2023.