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Guatemala takes 3 points with which they are in third place in the group, waiting for a result and they will be more confident in their next game, on the other hand Belize remains at the bottom of the table.
Due to the loss of time due to Sarabia's medical intervention, 2 more minutes were played.
Belize tried to take the lead after a corner kick that came to nothing.
Both teams take the field to kick off this match at the Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores where a good atmosphere can be appreciated, corresponding to the Concacaf Nations League.
The Mexican coach arrived with the Blue and White team in a big crisis and with problems inside the locker room. Although there is still a lot of work to be done, starting off on the right foot is always positive.
Guatemala's average age is 27 years old, only six players are over 30, with goalkeeper Ricardo Jerez, 36, being the oldest. Kenderson Navarro, 20, and Oscar Castellanos, 22, are the youngest of the group.
After Guatemala's league promotion, the position in the FIFA Ranking with respect to its rivals (Dominican Republic 155, Belize 173 and French Guiana member of Concacaf, but not of FIFA), the infrastructure, the experience of each player and background, the Bicolor must win the remaining 5 matches against its rivals and finish in first place in the group, looking for the qualification to the Gold Cup.
The forward of American origin, but of Guatemalan descent, received authorization from FIFA to play with the National Team, and has been taken into account during these matches of the CONCACAF Nations League. It is his first experience so the group must adapt to the striker who has shown his best disposition.
The Guatemala National Team has been preparing to face the CONCACAF Nations League, after starting training a few weeks ago with a reduced squad, but little by little the players have been joining, among them the legionnaires and now it is the turn of defender Gerardo Gordillo, who is at Alfredo Tena's disposal.
Prior to last Thursday's training, the Bicolor received a visit at the High Performance Center in zone 15 of the capital. It was 11-year-old Selvin Perez, who fulfilled his dream.
"Selvin Perez fulfilled his dream! The #SeleMayor received a special visit from 11-year-old Selvin Perez, diagnosed with leukemia who among his dreams was to share with the Blue and White", indicated the National Soccer Federation in its social networks.
The referee for the Guatemala vs Belize match is Diego Montaño, the flag bearers will be Andrés Hernández and Pablo Hernández, and the fourth referee will be Fernando Hernández, all of them Mexican.
After the change of stadium and time, Guatemala made its debut in the CONCACAF Nations League against French Guiana, losing 2-0, marking the first official match in the Luis Fernando Tena era in the Bicolor's dugout.
The game was played at the Stade Georges Chaumet in Cayenne, for the match, the Mexican tactician debuted José Ardón and left Rubio Rubín, who many thought would start the match, on the bench.
Due to the tight schedule, Mexican coach Luis Fernando Tena only worked a couple of training sessions with the full group. However, the experienced tactician is optimistic and expects the Bicolor to obtain good results, although he prefers to be cautious, without affirming that Guatemala is the favorite in Group D of the B League.
"No, that no longer exists in today's soccer -the obligation to win every game-, today everything is very even. We are obliged to play with commitment, with fight, to leave everything on the field and, as always, we will try to play very good soccer," said Luis Fernando Tena.
The Belize National Team began its preparation for the start of the CONCACAF Nations League, in which it is in League B and in which it will have as its main rival its similar Guatemala, a rival that is undoubtedly the favorite to lead the group to qualify for the Gold Cup and also to move up to League A.
"I know everything about Guatemala, because I have seen all their games. I have spoken with their coach Luis Fernando Tena, I am lucky to know him. I know a lot about them, it is a National Team that is a little bit above our level at the moment, but we are going to keep working to give them a fight", were the words of coach David Pérez.
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The match will be broadcasted by:
In Mexico: TUDN
In the United States: Univision and Paramount +
In Canada: One Soccer
In Costa Rica and Guatemala: Tigo Sports
In El Salvador: TCS
In Honduras: Televicentro
In Panama: Medcom and TVN
In the Caribbean: Flow Sports and CSTN
In the rest of the world: Concacaf Go (web and apps for Android and iOS) and selected matches on Concacaf's YouTube and Facebook accounts.
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The Guatemalan national team and Belize have met 10 times, leaving the Guatemalan side with 7 wins and 3 draws, leaving Belize without a win.
2011-2013, Group E, Guatemala 3-1 Belize
2011-2013, Group E, Belize 1-2 Guatemala
2000/2001, Central Zone Group A, Guatemala 0-0 Belize
2000/2001, Central Zone Group A, Belize1-2 Guatemala
2013 June, Guatemala 0-0 Belize
Both teams played their opening matches in the Concacaf Nations League last Thursday, the Guatemalans lost 2-0 to French Guiana.
On the other hand, Belize lost 2-0 to Dominican Republic, so both teams are at the bottom of the table, having to win to get out of the bottom.
The tournament will be played in three leagues, with home and away matches, during the FIFA dates of June 2022 and March 2023. Then the Finals will take place in June 2023, consisting of semifinals, third-place match and final.
The teams were distributed, with promotions and relegations, in Leagues A, B and C, according to the results of the previous edition.
Michael Salazar is the striker of LA Galaxy II, having played 12 games with 3 goals and in his only time with the national team he played 5 games, but did not score.
Photo: Diez
Rubio Rubín, is one of the main novelties of the Guatemalan team, since after finishing the nationalization procedures, he has already been chosen to defend the colors.
Photo: Getty Images
With three wins and a draw in preparation matches, but the most recent defeat in the Concacaf Nations League, the Guatemala National Team lost its undefeated record in this new process under 'El Flaco' Tena with a view to the 2026 World Cup. The first test in official competition has generated expectations as Guatemala arrived as group favorites and after the incorporation of striker Rubio Méndez Rubín to the Chapin team.
Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the coverage of the Guatemala vs Belize match, corresponding to the CONCACAF Nations League. The match will take place at the Doroteo Guamuch Flores Stadium at 3:00 pm.
