National Football
Bitter debut: Guatemala U20 is thrashed by Panama at the start of the Pre-World Cup
The National Team started off on the wrong foot against Panama and was defeated by the Panamanians.
Guatemala’s lineup before the match. (Photo Prensa Libre: Fedefut)
This Sunday, July 21st, the Concacaf Pre-World Cup in the Under 20 category, It is played on Mexican soil, in the state of Guanajuato; the stadium Sergio Leon Chavez in Irapuato witnessed Guatemala’s pre-World Cup start.
The Mexican coach of the “Bicolor”, Marvin Cabreraaligned to: Diego Bolanos; Gary Perez, Diego Cuque, Aran Recinos, Carlos Aguilar; Decarlo Guerra, Selvin Sagastume, Matthew Evans; Olger Escobar, Rudy Munoz and Daniel Mendez.
The Guatemalans They had just won the Uncaf Tournament in the Under 19 category held this year, a tournament in which they would defeat the same Panamanian team in the final, so Dely Valdés’ team wanted revenge.
Starting the match the “Canaleros” were more insistent and They scored the first at minute 4after a corner kick in a prepared play and a weak clearance by Gary Pérez, the forward Giovanni Herbert He took advantage and scored the first.
It wouldn’t be until the minute 35 that the second would fall, in an exit from the bottom the ball would pass to Gustavo Herrera which caught the defense off guard and by getting past the goalkeeper increased the lead; and The same player who plays for Sporting San Miguelito scored the third who controlled a cross with his chest from the left and with his left foot would seal the rout at 38 minutes of play.
Just before the second goal, Olger Escobar could be injured of the match and Xelaju’s Justin Racancoj would come in as a substitute; in the absence of medical tests to determine the degree of Olger’s injury, He left on a stretcher.
Despite the changes made in the second half, Guatemala began to feel better in the match but it was too late, The Panamanians closed the match more comfortably.
The next challenge for Guatemala will be Mexicothe hosts; will play the Wednesday, July 24 at 8 p.m., Likewise at the Sergio León Chávez Stadium.
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