2024-09-02 13:49:04
In this note we share with you the result of Uruguay vs Guatemalahe international friendly match prior to the start of the FIFA date September 2024in which the first matches of the Nations League A of the Concacaf.
Uruguay vs Guatemala result
This Sunday September 1, 2024he Chase Stadium of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, became the scene of an intense friendly meeting between the Uruguay and Guatemala national teams. The match, which started around 5:30 pm local time, served as preparation for the Guatemalan team, which is getting ready for the matches of the Concacaf Nations League A in the next few days.
Uruguay 1-1 Guatemala
The score was opened by the Uruguay national team with a goal in the 20th minute by Lucas Pinto, which allowed them to take the lead. Despite Guatemala’s efforts to equalize the score, the Uruguayan defense held firm, and the first half ended with a partial advantage of 1-0 for the South Americans.
In the second half, the Guatemala National Team showed a noticeable improvement and found the long-awaited equaliser in the 67th minute, thanks to a goal by Pedro Altán. The goal revived the fans’ enthusiasm and made the match more exciting. However, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Special visit from Guatemalan Olympic medalists
Before the kick-off, the atmosphere at Chase Stadium was enriched by the presence of Guatemalan Olympic medalists Adriana Ruano y Jean Pierre BrolBoth athletes met with the national team, offering their support and motivation to the team in this friendly preparation match.
Los Olympic medalists They were able to share with the selected players in the locker room and then with the referees, Luis Pinto, captain of the National Team, and Guillermo de Amores, goalkeeper and captain of the Uruguayan team.
Upcoming matches of the National Team in September
With the friendly now concluded, Guatemala now focuses on the official commitments that await them in the Concacaf Nations League A. The Blue and White team will begin its participation in the group stage on Thursday, September 5, facing Martinique at the Doroteo Guamuch Flores Stadium. The second match of the group will be on Monday, September 9, against Costa Rica, also at the aforementioned stadium.
The Concacaf Nations League A, which kicks off on September 5, will feature 16 teams divided into two groups. Guatemala is placed in Group A, which includes the national teams of Costa Rica, Guadeloupe, Suriname, Martinique and Guyana. This group stage will be played in a Swiss league format, with each team playing a total of four matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face the highest-ranked teams from League A: Mexico, the United States, Panama and Canada.
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