“There are many saying that on Tuesday we will play a paper”

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March 23, 2025March 23, 2025By Mario Vásquez
“There are many saying that on Tuesday we will play a paper”

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The National Team of Guatemala It is already in the country, upon arrival, José Carlos Pinto, captain of the blue and white, was one of the few players who talked about the situation In the series against Guyana.

José Carlos Pinto scored the second goal against Guyana. (Photo: Free Press, Miguel Linares

The National Team of Guatemala He is already in the country after his unexpected Defeat 3-2 against Guyana, In the first leg of the preliminary phase of the Gold Cup 2025. The players arrived this Saturday, March 22 in the afternoonwith disappointment facesbut also with the determination of Turn the series next Tuesday at the Cementos Progreso stadium.

Upon arrival, José Carlos Pinto, Captain of the Blue and White, was one of the few players who gave his face and talked about the situation.

The National Defense recognized the annoyance of the fansbut requested support for the second leg and said the series is still open.

“I think we have noticed that they are upset, but it is a series of 180 minutes. They are taking conclusions in a game, when Sunday against Honduras it was not so, but we know that this is our hobby, which is based on results”,

The captain also referred to the criticisms that the team has received after the defeat and assured that the group is focused on qualifying:

“They are leaving us out of the golden cup, there are many saying that on Tuesday we will play a paper, but that also feeds us. Unfortunately, we always have to be Guatemala Vs. Guatemala. Instead that we all support and do not let ourselves be guided by a result. The first objective is Gold Cup and then we go for the tie”,

After the defeat in Guyana, Guatemala is obliged to win at home if he wants to advance to the Gold Cup. For this, the team must correct defensive errors and be more forceful in attack.

He coaching staff led by Luis Fernando Tena He is already working on the second leg planning, where the team is expected to have an offensive approach from the first minute.

He Cementos Progreso Stadium It will be the scenario where Guatemala will seek turn the scoreboard and avoid historical failure. A great entry of fans is expected, who will play a fundamental role in the mood of the team.

The second leg will be played next Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m.and only one victory will allow the blue and white to ensure its ticket to the Gold Cup 2025.

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