On Tuesday, Honduras offered El Salvador a formidable 4-1 victory in the match corresponding to date 2 of Group H of the CONCACAF Under 17 Championship 2023 tournament. The goal of the match for the local was scored by Christopher Argueta (35 ‘1T). While the away goals were scored by Edwin Munguía (14′ 1T, from a free kick), Jordan Garcia (26′ 1T), David Herrera (45′ 1T) and Nayrobi Vargas (18’ 2T).
The stick saved both teams from shots by Nayrobi Vargas of Honduras and midfielder Cristopher Arias of El Salvador.
The best player of the game was Edwin Munguía. The Honduran midfielder scored 1 goal, made 76 assists and looked for the opposite goal 5 times.
Jordan Garcia also played a key role. The Honduran defender had a good level, scoring 1 goal and clearing 2 dangerous balls.
It was a game with many frictions due to fouls committed in the open field. There were 3 reprimands: Walter Menjívar, Cristopher Arias and David Herrera.
El Salvador coach Juan Serrano suggested a 4-4-2 formation with Hamilton Lemus in goal; Michael Ventura, Nestor Delgado, Kristian Villalobos and Kiano Casamalhuapa on the defensive line; Nelson Diaz, Walter Menjívar, Elder Figueroa and Cristopher Arias in the middle; and Christopher Argueta and Raul Avalos in attack.
For their part, José Canales’ team entered the field with a 4-3-3 pattern with Rodbin Mejia under the three sticks; Daylor Cacho, Brayan Vaquedano, Jordan Garcia and David Herrera in defense; Nixon Cruz, Edwin Munguía and Jonathan Bueso in midfield; and Bryan Saenz, Roberto Osorto and Nayrobi Vargas up front.
Referee Daniel Quintero Huitrón was in charge of supervising the match at the Pensativo stadium.
On the following date, El Salvador will face Suriname at home, while Honduras will face Haiti at home.
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