The coach of the National Team of Guatemala, Luis Fernando Tena, He valued his team’s performance after the 2-1 victory over Hondurashighlighting the effort of their players and the contribution of young people who are in the process of consolidation in the blue and white.
The Mexican coach acknowledged that the game was even and that the draw would have been a fair result, but highlighted the quality of Olger Escobar’s goal, which ended up giving Guatemala the victory.
“The game was very good, very useful for the two teams, we are both thinking about the next games, but we went out with all the seriousness. I saw the game and considered that the draw was just, but Olger came out with that goal. He is an 18 -year -old boy and the quality he has is evident. Fortunately he gave us the victory and I am very happy because the chapines go happy, that we should already have one.,
On the development of the meeting, the Guatemalan strategist said that both teams had moments of domain, but in the end the blue and white knew how to capitalize their opportunities. “The game was very even, at times we had the ball, at times Honduras kept the ball more and cost us to recover it. We are happy of the stadium for victory,” He added
Tena also talked about the level of the Honduran team and said that it is still a strong team in the region. “Historically, Honduras has always been very strong. They will be in the Gold Cup, they will qualify and there they will be fighting a ticket for the World Cup. I see a very strong team “, affirmed.
One of the most important points of the game was the opportunity that young players had to show themselves. Tena stressed that the renewal process is still underway and that the youth have responded well. “I saw the game even, The delivery and intensity of our team was seen. The youth have raised their hands and have been shown, it is a normal process, “he said.
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As for the challenges that come for Guatemala, the coach made it clear that although selections such as Costa Rica, Panama and Jamaica leave as favorites in the region, the blue and white will seek to surprise.
“The serial heads are the favorites and are the strongest: Costa Rica, Panama and Jamaica. We are a step down, but that step can be jump and give a surprise. We will continue fighting against the favorites,”,
Finally, Tena highlighted the performance of Rubio Rubin, who wore Captain’s badge in the second half and had a good performance in his return to the national team.
I saw Rubio Rubín better than he expected, he is mentally very strong and will be very useful in these two games that come “
With this victory, Guatemala closes with confidence his first friendly of the year and now he will focus on the classification phase to the Gold Cup, where he will face Guyana on March 21 and 25, in a key series to continue growing and looking for prominence in the region.