The Guatemala selection made history this Saturday, May 3, getting its first victory in a Beach Soccer World Cup, After imposing 4-3 on the local team, Seychelles.
It was a vibrant game, loaded with emotion, traced and an unforgettable hero: Miguel González, author of the four Guatemalan goals.
Guatemala reached this second game of the group with the wounded pride after the fall in the debut, but with the illusion intact. However, the start was uphill.
Seychelles quickly advanced 2-0, taking advantage of his locality and the support of his people. But the chapines did not lower their arms. To pure claw and with an immense heart, they matched the score with two goals from González who began writing the feat.
When it seemed that the first quarter would end up tied, Seychelles hit with 3-2. The mood was hard, but Guatemala responded, and just before the end of the first half, González appeared again to sign the 3-3 that returned hope.
The second quarter was more tactical and balanced, with both teams taking care of their areas and without risking too much. None managed to break the draw, leaving everything served for the third quarter to define the winner.
And that was when Miguel González signed his masterpiece: one more goal at the beginning of the third period that gave Guatemala advantage and that, in the end, he would seal the historic victory.
The final minutes were pure nerve, With Seychelles pushing with everything, but the defense Chapina stood firm and resisted until the final whistle.
This triumph is not only the first in the history of Guatemala in a World Cup of Beach Soccer, but also keeps classification aspirations alive.
With three points and a difference of -3, nationals must face Belarus -current group leader with two victories— In search of an even greater feat: advance to the next phase.
Those led by Farley Castro demonstrated a great way to maintain rhythm. Despite being a very even match, Guatemala managed to impose himself by a goal of difference, so much that allows them to dream next Monday, facing Belarus.
Miguel González enters the golden books of national sport, not only for his goals poker, but for giving the country an unforgettable moment. The name of Seychelles 2025 was already recorded forever in the memory of Guatemalan football.