The National Team of Guatemala started the year with the right foot after win Honduras 2-1 at the Chase Stadium in Miamiin his first friendly game of 2025.
The blue and white knew how to recover after a goal against in the first half and achieved the comeback thanks to an outstanding performance by Olger Escobar, who entered the second half and became the figure of the game.
The meeting began with a even rhythm, but it was the Hondurans who managed to advance on the scoreboard. Eddie Hernández, at minute 26, surprised with a powerful shot from outside the area, leaving the Guatemalan goalkeeper without reaction and putting the 1-0 In favor of H.
However, the Chapina response soon arrived. Just five minutes later, At 31 ‘, José Ardón equaled the scoreboard with a header Precise after a center of Óscar Santis in a stopped ball play, unleashing the celebration in the Guatemalan fans present in Miami.
The second half became more disputed in the midfield, with both teams making the six available changes. One of the most successful movements was the entry of Olger Escobarwho revolutionized the Guatemalan attack and generated several danger opportunities.
Escobar’s insistence had his reward at minute 85, when he took advantage of a careless clearance of the Honduran defense And, from long distance, he finished with power to overcome the rival goalkeeper, signing the final 2-1 for Guatemala.
⏱️ Final Time • International Friendly
🇬🇹 Guatemala (1) 🆚 (1) Honduras 🇭🇳
⚽️ José Ardón🏟 Chase Stadium
📍Fort Lauderdale, Florida#Modosection #Vamosguate 💪💙⚽️🇬🇹 pic.twitter.com/in1ekd48sh– Fedefut Guate (@Fedefut_Oficial) March 16, 2025
In addition to the victory goal, the game left other outstanding moments, such as the debut of Rudy Muñoz and Carlos Aguilar With the major selection, and the entrance of Rubio Rubin, who wore the captain’s badge in the second half.
With this result, Guatemala begins the year with Victoria, an important mood sending for his next commitments. Now, the blue and white will focus on its great goal: to classify the Gold Cup 2025, when in front of Guyana on March 21 and 25 in the previous phase of the Concacaf Tournament.