The selections of Guatemala and Costa Rica They tied this Monday without goals in an intense match corresponding to the second date of the Concacaf Nations League.
The clearest chance to break the tie was with the Guatemalan’s right foot Peter Altan In the 68th minute, when he shot in front of the Costa Rican goalkeeper’s goal, Patrick Sequeirawho stifled his cry of goal.
The first half was dominated by Guatemala, although in a sterile manner, while Costa Ricawith less possession of the ball, caused more danger to the home team’s goal.
In the second half, the team, led by the Argentine Claudio Vivascame out more sharp in attack, mainly with Ariel Lassiter. However, the goal options for both Costa Rica as for Guatemala were few.
That is why the main figures of the match were the two central defenders on the part of Guatemala, Jose Pinto and Nicolas Samayoaand his counterparts in Costa Rica, Juan Pablo Vargas and Francisco Calvo.
They also stood out for the Guatemalan offensive in the first half Nathaniel Méndez-Laing, and Pedro Altán in the second, unbalancing with his speed.
Guatemalaunder the command of the Mexican Luis Tenatried until the last minutes to score the goal that would allow them to win, but Sequeira again got in the way of a dangerous play by Altán himself at 89′.
The draw leaves both teams with four points, as both Guatemala and Costa Rica won their matches in the first round of the Nations League of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Football (CONCACAF).
Guatemala beat Martinique 3-1 at home last Thursday, while Costa Rica That same day they beat Guadalupe 3-0 in Saint Josephin Vivas’ debut at the helm of the Ticos’ bench.
Both teams are in Group A of the top tier of the Concacaf Nations League, along with Suriname, Martinique, Guadeloupe and Guyana. The Concacaf competition will award several tickets to the 2025 Gold Cup.
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0. Guatemala: Nicholas Hagen; Jose Carlos Pinto, Jose Ardon, Aaron Herrera, Nicolas Samayoa; Marco Dominguez (Oscar Castellanos, d.68), Alejandro Galindo (Pedro Altan, d.46), Jonathan Franco; Nathaniel Mendez (William Cardoza, d.77), Oscar Santis (Jose Morales, d.68) and Rubio Rubin (Jose Carlos Martinez, d.77).
Selector: Luis Tena.
0. Costa Rica: Patrick Sequeira; Jeyland Mitchell, Juan Pablo Vargas, Francisco Calvo, Ariel Lassiter (Ronald Matarrita, d.71); Gerald Taylor, Jefferson Brenes, Sebastian Acuna (Alejandro Bran, d.78); Warren Madrigal, Manfred Ugalde (Andy Rojas, d.71) and Joel Campbell (Josimar Alcocer, d.63).
Selector: Claudio Vivas
Referee: Mexican Daniel Quintero. He cautioned Marco Domínguez for Guatemala.
Incidents: Match of the second day of Group A of the Concacaf Nations League played at the Doroteo Guamuch Flores stadium in Guatemala City before 18,000 spectators, its maximum capacity.
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