Honduras Reaches Gold Cup Semifinals Beating Panama on Penalties

In a thrilling 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal match, Honduras defeated Panama 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Panama took an early lead with a penalty goal by Ismael Díaz, who extended his record as the tournament's top scorer for Panama. Honduras equalized late in the second half when Anthony Lozano deflected a shot from Carlos Pineda into the net. The shootout was tense, with Panama's Eduardo Guerrero missing a crucial penalty, allowing Pineda to score the winning kick for Honduras. This victory marks Honduras' first Gold Cup semifinal appearance since 2013, where they will face Mexico. The match featured key moments such as strong goalkeeping from Honduras' Edrick Menjívar and a controversial foul by Edwin Rodríguez leading to Panama's penalty.