Guatemala also go into the group stage on a high, following their surprise semi-final finish in April’s CONCACAF qualifying tournament. In that tournament, they defeated, among others, regional heavyweights USA, who thus failed to qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup after seven straight appearances. Their strong defence and rapid counter-attacking play are expected to be central to coach Ever Almeida’s plans, though the suspension of centre-back Manuel Moreno is undoubtedly a blow.
Sabtu, 30 Juli 2011
World Cup (Under 20) - Group D Nigeria vs Guatemala U20
Nigeria have one of the strongest records in this competition, with 39 FIFA U-20 World Cup matches to date, and the current side come to Colombia having recently won the CAF African Youth Championship for the sixth time. Coach John Obuh is sure to build his team around those players who participated in the country's FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign in 2009, where they eventually lost 1-0 to Switzerland in the final on home soil.
Guatemala also go into the group stage on a high, following their surprise semi-final finish in April’s CONCACAF qualifying tournament. In that tournament, they defeated, among others, regional heavyweights USA, who thus failed to qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup after seven straight appearances. Their strong defence and rapid counter-attacking play are expected to be central to coach Ever Almeida’s plans, though the suspension of centre-back Manuel Moreno is undoubtedly a blow.
Guatemala also go into the group stage on a high, following their surprise semi-final finish in April’s CONCACAF qualifying tournament. In that tournament, they defeated, among others, regional heavyweights USA, who thus failed to qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup after seven straight appearances. Their strong defence and rapid counter-attacking play are expected to be central to coach Ever Almeida’s plans, though the suspension of centre-back Manuel Moreno is undoubtedly a blow.
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