27′
Belize substitution, José Urbina leaves the field after an injury and Norman Anderson enters the field.
22′
Belize tries to react, but has not found the necessary spaces to be able to reach the opponent’s area.
17′
Belize can’t find a way to create any dangerous chances, the Guatemalans take advantage of the momentum.
12′
Second yellow card, the referee shows the caution card to Krisean López
10′
GOOOOOL! by Guatemala, after a defensive mistake Deshawon Nemhard did not clear well and the ball ended up in his goal.
7′
First yellow for Belize, Darrel Myvett is cautioned after a foul in midfield.
5′
Guatemala started with everything, going forward to try to open the scoreboard and take the lead as quickly as possible.
The match kicks off
The match between Guatemala and Belize is ready, at the Doroteo Guamuch Flores Stadium, where a great support can be seen in the stadium.
They take the field
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.
Average age
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.
Guatemala’s requirements
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.
Integrating Rubio Rubín
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.
Gordillo will join
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.
Fulfilling a dream
Refereeing team
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.
José Ardón makes his debut
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.
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Where and how to watch Guatemala vs Belize live
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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Antecedents
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
How are they coming?
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.
How will the tournament be played?
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.
Watch out for this player from Belize
Watch out for this player from Guatemala
They come motivated
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.