National Soccer
Futsal team qualifies as leader and undefeated to the quarterfinals of the Concacaf World Cup
The Guatemalan National Team managed to draw 3-3 once morest the United States and secured first place in Group C in the Concacaf World Cup held in Nicaragua.
The futsal team is the leader of Group C. (Free Press Photo: FEDEFUT)
The Guatemalan futsal team competing in the 2024 Concacaf World Cup held in Nicaragua This Monday, April 15, they managed to secure the leadership of Group C following drawing 3-3 once morest the United States.
The bicolor led by Carlos Estrada finished the task in the group stage and advanced undefeated and as leader of Group C, this following scoring three goals in the second half of the match once morest the United States at the Alexis Arguello Sports Center in Nicaragua.
In the first half the national team was surpassed by the Stars and Stripes team, but finally two goals from Marvin Sandoval and one more from Patrick Ruiz They sealed the tie with which Guatemala has 7 points in three games played.
In Second place in Group C was the Dominican Republic which previously won 11-1 once morest Trinidad and Tobago. The United States, for its part, is third in the group with 6 points, the same as the Dominican Republic, but the goal difference is in favor of the Caribbean.
Guatemala’s rival is defined this followingnoon
Thanks to the draw once morest the United States, Guatemala is one victory away from qualifying for the 2024 Futsal World Cup to be held in Uzbekistan. To do so, they must win their quarterfinal match since it will be the four teams that reach the semifinals that will be awarded the World Cup tickets.
The rival of the bicolor will be defined on the followingnoon of April 15 since according to the Concacaf competition format, the leader of Group C (Guatemala) will face the runner-up of Group A in the quarterfinals.
Right now the situation in Group A is as follows: Mexico is the leader with 6 points and Costa Rica is the runner-up with the same units. These two teams will meet at 4 p.m. on April 15 and whoever wins will take first place in the group, while the second place will be the rival of Guatemala.
If they tie, the positions will be maintained and Costa Rica would be the bicolor’s eventual rival.
The quarterfinal match will be held on Wednesday, April 17.
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