Liberia and Saprissa’s semifinal match saw a tense moment late in the first half, according to a May 4 report. As the first half was coming to an end, Mexican player Erick ‘Cubo’ Torres challenged Kendall Waston for the ball at minute 45+3. After a physical struggle, Waston pushed Torres off the field. In response, Torres confronted him by pushing his chest and appearing ready for further confrontation.
Waston stood with open arms as if inviting aggression from Torres, but the incident did not escalate beyond this face-off. The crowd reacted loudly, anticipating more action.
Hernán Medford was nearby but remained calm throughout the altercation. Observers described it as a “collision of trains” between two determined players on the pitch.
Commentators on FUTV said that Torres showed courage by standing up to Waston, who is often referred to as the “Giant of Concacaf.” Despite Waston’s notable height and strength advantage, Torres did not back down during their encounter.
The incident drew attention both in the stadium and among viewers watching live coverage of the match.
