2024-09-19 15:47:30
The Guatemalan futsal team continues its participation in the Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024where this Thursday, September 19, faced the strong Iran national team at the Universal Sports Complex in Bukhara. In a match full of excitement and ups and downs, the Guatemalans stood out at various moments of the match and showed resistance against one of the tournament favorites, the Iranian National Team, which is in the top 10. fourth position in the FIFA world ranking of futsal.
Iran vs Guatemala Futsal Result
The match started at 6:30 in the morning, Guatemala time, and was directed by the Referee Alejandro MartinezFrom the first minutes, it was clear that both teams were willing to leave everything on the field. The first goal of the match was scored by the Guatemalan Patrick Ruizwho, at minute 5:43, surprised the Iranian defense with a powerful shot that momentarily put Guatemala in the lead.
However, just 12 seconds after Ruiz’s goal, Iran tied the match thanks to Saeed Ahmad Abbasiwho took advantage of a lapse in the Guatemalan defense to equalize the actions. The Iranian team, known for its speed and precision in attack, took control of the match and managed to take the lead in the 10:14 minute with a goal from Salar Aghapour. Later, at minute 13:15, Hossein Tayebi extended Iran’s lead to 3-1, putting the Bicolor in a difficult situation.
Still, Guatemala did not let down its guard and came back closer on the scoreboard. Patrick Ruiz, in an individual play, scored his second goal of the match at minute 14:32, putting the score at 3-2. Hope re-emerged for the Guatemalans, who showed determination in every ball they contested.
The first half ended with a crucial goal for Guatemala. Marvin Sandovaltook advantage of an opportunity in the 19:30 minute to equalize the score at 3-3. This left the match open where either team could take the victory.
Futsal Iran 9-4 Guatemala
Unfortunately for the Guatemalans, Iran once again imposed its pace of play. At just 20:58, Salar Aghapour scored his second goal of the match, giving his team the lead again. Guatemala tried to react, but Iran continued to dominate the ball and create danger. At 24:22, Behrooz Azimi added to the list of scorers, increasing the score to 5-3. Later, in the 26:30 minute Saeid Ahmad Abbasi scored another goal for Iran and then there was one more for Mahdi Karimi.
Another goal came from Iran, when Hossein Tayebi added to his team’s victory, leaving the score at 8-3. Minutes later, the Bicolor scored another goal, this time it was Edgar Santizo the one in charge of changing the score to 8-4. Finally, Saeid Ahmad Abbasi scored the goal that sealed Iran’s victory in this match to end the marker 9-4Despite the Guatemalan team’s efforts to close the gap, there was not enough time to make a comeback.
Tournament summary and upcoming challenges
This was the second match of the Guatemalan national team in the tournament. In its debut, the team also faced a difficult match against Francewhere they fell 6-3. Despite these results, the team has shown grit and has had some brilliant moments in its first two matches.
Guatemala is now preparing for its next challenge at the 2024 Uzbekistan Futsal World Cup. Sunday, September 22 will face the Venezuelan national teamin what will be a crucial match to keep their hopes alive in the tournament. The Guatemalan team will seek to correct the mistakes of previous matches and get a favorable result in their third encounter of the group stage.
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