Honduras Held to Draw After Own Goal by Goalkeeper Edrick Menjívar
In a surprising twist during Tuesday night’s crucial CONCACAF Gold Cup Group B clash at PayPal Park, Honduras and Curaçao ended up sharing the spoils after an unexpected own goal shifted the tide. What was initially looking like a controlled performance by Honduras suddenly took a sharp turn in the 42nd minute, leaving fans and players alike stunned.
As the clock neared halftime, Edrick Menjívar—Honduras’ starting goalkeeper—saw a moment he’d rather forget. Under what appeared to be minimal pressure, Menjívar attempted to collect or clear the ball near his own line, but it took an awkward deflection off him and into the back of the net. Just like that, Curaçao equalized with no attacker even needing to get the final touch. It was officially marked as an own goal, and it dramatically altered the momentum of the game.
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Honduras had looked the better side for much of the first half, pushing forward with structured attacks. The midfield pairing of Kervin Arriaga and Deiby Flores was doing its job shielding the defense, while Romell Quioto—coming off a goal-scoring performance against El Salvador—was once again active on the flank. But the own goal erased all that early control.
Curaçao, for their part, came into the game with a lot to prove, missing key players like Juninho and Leandro Bacuna due to suspension. Despite these setbacks, Dick Advocaat’s squad showed resilience. Their draw against Canada in the previous match had already proven they were capable of holding their own, and the stroke of luck with Menjívar’s error gave them the foothold they needed in this encounter.
In the second half, both sides traded chances, but neither could find a decisive breakthrough. Honduras made attacking changes—bringing on players like Alberth Elis and Edwin Rodríguez—but Curaçao’s defense, anchored by Eloy Room in goal, held firm. As the final whistle blew, the scoreboard remained locked at 1-1.
For Honduras, the draw means added pressure heading into their next match, especially with only a narrow lead in the group standings. For Curaçao, it’s a valuable point earned under challenging conditions—and maybe a reminder that sometimes, fortune truly does favor the bold… or the patient.
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