The Under 20 Selection of Guatemala made history by defeating Mexico 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf World Cup and qualified for the Indonesia World Cup 2023.
The Mexican selection he had the ball from the first minute and looked for the goal of George Morenowho responded with a couple of saves and was confident.
Despite having possession of the ball, the Sub Selection of Mexico could not define and was Guatemala the one that opened the scoring, thanks to the definition of Archimidez Ordonezat minute 39.
That was the first goal he received Mexico in this Concacaf World Cup; in his previous matches, he was never down on the scoreboard.
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After the goal the game did not change much. Mexico he remained the owner of the ball and Guatemala she was confident in defense; however, the equalizer reached 74, after the definition of Stephen Lozano.
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At minute 86 the referee awarded a penalty in favor of Mexico, but Jorge Moreno saved Esteban Lozano’s shot. Nothing changed and overtime came.
The duel was defined in the penalty shootout, with a 2-1 in favor of Guatemala, thanks to the spectacular performance of the Communications goalkeeper.
This is the second time that Guatemala qualifies for a U20 World Cup; the first time was for the 2011 Colombia edition.