During its management, the Mexican coach Luis Fernando Tena He has sometimes been questioned by his approaches and certain rotations he has done regarding his formations.
Some measures have been accurate and others, not so much. The truth is that, in the recent meeting against Jamaica in the Gold Cup, he surprised with an alignment in which he included players who had not been common in the scheme, including Stheven Robles and Kevin Ramírezwho, in the end, fulfilled a great job and sacrifice that managed to adapt to the rest of the base group.
Guatemala did not paint as a favorite In front of a Jamaica that days ago, on June 6, she had defeated her forcefully (3-0), so a victory was the least predicted.
Faithful to his style, Tena made changes and opted to present a more orderly team in each line And with trade both in defense and in the possession of the ball, and, it is not said, in the attack, something that surprised Jamaica.
Functional tactics
After the comeback against Dominican Republic For the World Cup tie, this has been the best result that the coach has been at the head of the bicolor. But, above all, he found the best operation after 49 directed matches.
The system was not only functional by the score; He also left clear signs of a collective identity, which will now have the challenge of maintaining that level to consolidate in his next games against Panama and Guadalupe, with the aim of advancing again to the final phase of the contest.
Four points to highlight
Compact block
- Guatemala marked his own rhythm. He built his plays from the bottom and connected with speed to overcome the physical power of the rival.
Tactical success
- With the score in his favor, Guatemala retreated in the complement, with few opportunities granted, a tactical success.
Balance
- A balanced formation was presented, to maintain defensive solidity and propose rapid transitions. Thus the winning goal scored.
Group work
- Guatemala had good communication and did and good support between the lines, knowing how to retain control of the ball.
They are already in Austin
After having achieved, last Monday, his historic victory over Jamaica in the Gold Cup, the Guatemala team said goodbye yesterday by Carson, California, and in the afternoon he arrived in Austin, Texas.
The Autonombrada World Capital of Live Music will be the host of the Bicolor, where as of today she will start working fully for her challenge next Friday, in front of the Panama National Team.
The game against the scoundrels will be vital to ensure the classification of group C towards the round of the quarterfinals of the tournament.
