Canada, who lost its first match against the US and Guatemala that drew against Barbados, has no margin of error this Saturday if they aspire to win Group F of the CONCACAF Under-17 Championship.
In their first encounter in history in the tournament, the two teams need a win, less than that, the chances of qualifying to the next round are minimal.
Guatemala vs Canada May 4, 2019 6:00 PM ET
- R: Calderón Pérez, Juan Gabriel (CRC)
- AR1: Zumba Galán, Juan Francisco (SLV), AR2: Arrieta Barrantes, William Andrés (CRC) 4to oficial: Pitti, John Francis (PAN)
- It will be their first meeting at the U17 level in Concacaf.
- On Matchday 1 of Group F, Canada lost 3-2 vs. USA, with goals from Gianluca Busio, Axel Alejandre and Giovanni Reyna (USA); Jérémie Omeonga y Jacen Russell (CAN), while Guatemala drew with Barbados 1-1, with scores from Mathius Gaitán (GUA); Thierry Gale (BRB).
- Canadá (CAN) will play its 75th CU17 match. 33W-14D-27L, 133GF-89GC, +44GD.
- Guatemala (GUA) will play its 35th CU17 match. 7W-6D-21L, 32GF-68GC, -36GD.
- Andy Palencia García (GUA): Led team in shots versus Barbados (7).
- Gianfranco Facchineri (CAN): Led team in ball recoveries against USA (5).
- Mathius Gaitán Romero (GUA): In addition to scoring lone goal in 1-1 draw vs. Barbados, led team in completed passes (31).
- Jayden Nelson (CAN): Was one of the team leaders in shots despite playing just 23 minutes.
