The selection of Guatemala and Costa Rica Monday’s draw was goalless in an intense match that equaled the date two in League of Concacaf Nations.
The most obvious option to break the tie is on the Guatemalan’s right leg Pedro Altan in the 68th minute, when he finished in front of the Costa Rican goalkeeper’s goal, Patrick Sequeirawhich drowned out his objective cry.
The first period was under Guatemalan control, although in a sterile way, while Costa Ricawith little possession of the ball, posed more danger to the home team’s goal.
In the second half, the team, led by the Argentine Claudio Vivascome out sharper in attack, mainly with Ariel Lassiter. However, the options aim for both Costa Rica for Guatemala They are few.
That is why the main figures of the match are the two central defenders on the part of Guatemala, José Pinto and Nicolás Samayoaand their Costa Rican counterparts, Juan Pablo Vargas and Francisco Calvo.
They also stood up for Guatemala’s offense in the first half Nathaniel Méndez-Laing, and Pedro Altán in the second, it is unbalanced in its speed.
Guatemalaunder Mexican command Luis Tenatried until the last minutes to score the goal that would allow them to win, but Sequeira again blocked a dangerous action by Altán himself in the 89th minute.
A tie leaves both teams with four points, as both Guatemala like Costa Rica won their matches on the first day of the Nations League of the Confederation of North, Central America and the Caribbean Football (Concacaf).
Guatemala beat Martinique 3-1 at home on Thursday, while Costa Rica that same day they beat Guadalupe 3-0 in San Josein the Vivas debut at the head of the Ticos bench.
Both teams share group A of the top category of the Concacaf Nations League, along with Suriname, Martinique, Guadeloupe and Guyana. The Concacaf competition will distribute some tickets to the 2025 Gold Cup.
– Technical sheet
0. Guatemala: Nicholas Hagen; José Carlos Pinto, José Ardón, Aaron Herrera, Nicolás Samayoa; Marco Domínguez (Óscar Castellanos, m.68), Alejandro Galindo (Pedro Altán, m.46), Jonathan Franco; Nathaniel Méndez (William Cardoza, m.77), Óscar Santis (José Morales, m.68) and Rubio Rubín (José Carlos Martínez, m.77).
Selector: Luis Tena.
0. Costa Rica: Patrick Sequeira; Jeyland Mitchell, Juan Pablo Vargas, Francisco Calvo, Ariel Lassiter (Rónald Matarrita, d.71); Gerald Taylor, Jefferson Brenes, Sebastián Acuña (Alejandro Bran, d.78); Warren Madrigal, Manfred Ugalde (Andy Rojas, m.71) and Joel Campbell (Josimar Alcócer, m.63).
Selector: Claudio Vivas
Referee: The Mexican Daniel Quintero. He advised Marco Dominguez for Guatemala.
Incidents: The match on the second day of Group A of the Concacaf Nations League was played at the Doroteo Guamuch Flores stadium in Guatemala City before 18,000 spectators, its maximum capacity.
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Source: La Verdad
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