After 90 minutes, it wasn’t easy FFB Stadium BelmopanThe Guatemala National Team Three valuable points were left against him Belize (1-2), in a crucial clash of Group D CONCACAF Nations League B.
Guatemala had to win yes or no and it complied. With this win, Bicolor will play against French Guyana on Monday at Doroteo Guamuch Flores, aiming for a win to climb to League A and earn a direct ticket to a. Gold Cup 2023.
Directed by the National Team Mexican coach Luis Fernando Dena, looked safe at times and seemed far superior to her rival; However, it also suffered and at times it looked like Belize was going to get a tie.
In the 17th minute, Carlos D Quilaba Mejia Failed from the penalty spot, after a controversial decision by the referee, Darwin Lom was denied the opportunity to take the maximum penalty.
#LeagueBDeNaciones 🇧🇿 vs. 🇬🇹 ❌ Ignorance of the referee’s rule by not allowing Darwin Lohm to execute the penalty, because Rule 5 on page 66 states that if the player is injured and executes the penalty, he must not leave the field after treatment. pic.twitter.com/GEnZtYKDsM
—VAR502 (@VAR502GT) March 25, 2023
Fortunately for Guatemala, Oscar Castellanos scored Guatemala’s first goal on the 29th; His first with a Sele shirt.
⚽ Oscar Castellanos goal! 🇬🇹 @fedefut_oficial A striker’s header puts him ahead on the scoreboard.#CNL pic.twitter.com/YN1RQNhS24
—Concacaf Nations League (@CNationsLeague) March 25, 2023
Antigua GFC’s Oscar Sandys scored the second goal for the national team in the 43rd minute.
⚽ Goal!
🇬🇹 Óscar Santis showed great individual technique and made it 2-0 with a great goal from outside the box. @fedefut_oficial | #CNL pic.twitter.com/q96HtOaLHi
—Concacaf Nations League (@CNationsLeague) March 25, 2023
Both Belize National Team Tagged by Jordi Polanco, one after Terrible mistake by national goalkeeper Nicolas Hagen.
⚽ What a way to end the first half! Jordi Polanco put Belize on the 🇧🇿 scoreboard with a fantastic header. The score is 2-1.#CNL pic.twitter.com/wb2WmytCBc
—Concacaf Nations League (@CNationsLeague) March 25, 2023