A painful defeat for Guatemala in the first match against New Zealand

The national team lost 1-0 to the Maritime team earlier in the tournament.

Background: Goalkeeper Jorge Moreno was injured after a heavy blow to the head

selection Guatemala fell before New ZealandIn a match with options for both teams.

However, in the final part of the game, one play changed the fate of the national players.

The injury you sustained Jorge Moreno This may be one of the factors in the decline.

He collided and the goalkeeper had to leave the field Benjamin Wallace In 75.

Urgent! Jorge Moreno was injured in a collision with a competitor.

The national goalkeeper leaves due to a heavy blow to the face. pic.twitter.com/wqH8XIouVl

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Fausto Delgado He entered the field to defend the national goal.

However, in the 80th minute Norman Corbett He took advantage of a series of mistakes by Guatemala and made the difference with a ball from the top.

Guatemala 0-1 New Zealand pic.twitter.com/SI3iSNFvSw

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Despite the efforts of the nation, equality could not be achieved.

now, Guatemala A positive result is required Tuesday, May 23 When facing the hostess Argentina Will be introduced later.