Honduras Takes Care of Business Against El Salvador in Houston

HOUSTON, TX — Honduras picked up a much-needed 2–0 win over El Salvador in their second group stage match of the Gold Cup at Shell Energy Stadium. With both teams desperate for points in a tight Group B, Honduras came out sharper and more decisive in key moments.

The first goal came in the 33rd minute thanks to Romell Quioto, who finished off a smooth pass combination with Edwin Rodríguez. Quioto stayed composed inside the box and tucked it into the far corner to give Honduras the early edge.

Even though El Salvador had more of the ball, especially in the first half, they couldn’t find a way through Honduras' back line. Their best look before the break came when Brayan Gil’s chip just missed the target in the 41st minute.

Honduras didn’t sit back. In stoppage time, Dixon Ramírez sealed the result by finishing off a fast break. El Salvador had pushed numbers forward, and Honduras made them pay on the counter, making it 2–0 in the dying moments.

Looking at the numbers, Honduras only had about 37% possession but used it better. They had 8 total shots with 3 on frame. El Salvador had 7 shots but only forced one save out of the keeper. Honduras' defensive setup gave El Salvador very little space to operate.

In midfield, Kervin Arriaga and Deybi Flores put in a shift. They disrupted plays, won second balls, and kept the tempo moving when Honduras had the chance to break forward. Their effort really helped control the rhythm when El Salvador looked like they might gain momentum.

The back line, led by Luis Crisanto and Joseph Rosales, was rock solid. They stayed disciplined and cleared out danger before it turned into real threats. They kept El Salvador from getting into any kind of flow in the final third.

After the match, El Salvador’s coach admitted they couldn’t figure Honduras out. They had the ball, but not the answers. Honduras stayed patient, stayed physical, and closed the game the way they needed to.

This win gives Honduras 3 points, right behind Canada in Group B. Curaçao sits at 2 and El Salvador at 1, so it’s still wide open going into the final round of group matches. Honduras faces Curaçao next with everything on the line.

More than 20,000 fans packed into the stadium, creating a lively, passionate atmosphere. Honduran supporters erupted after both goals, and El Salvador fans showed up strong too—adding to the intensity of a regional rivalry with real stakes.