In a high-stakes Group B clash at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, Honduras secured a vital 2–0 win over regional rivals El Salvador, with Antony Ramírez scoring a dramatic late goal to put the result beyond doubt. The match, played in Houston, was a physical and tense affair, with both teams aware of what was at stake in the race for a quarterfinal spot.
Honduras took control early, creating the better chances and eventually breaking the deadlock through Romell Quioto, who finished a smooth attacking move midway through the first half. El Salvador showed effort but lacked clarity in the final third, often undone by misplaced passes and a compact Honduran back line.
La Selecta made several changes after the break in hopes of sparking a comeback, bringing on fresh legs like Darwin Cerén and Nicolás Tejada. Despite a more aggressive approach and spells of possession, El Salvador failed to generate a truly dangerous opportunity, as Honduras remained organized and sharp on the counter.
The match was ultimately sealed in stoppage time when Antony Ramírez capitalized on El Salvador’s stretched defense to score the second goal. It was a fitting reward for a Honduran side that executed its game plan with discipline and intensity, grabbing three crucial points in Group B and taking a big step toward the knockout stage.