Jorge Moreno has bounced back from shock against New Zealand

The information provided by Marco Tulio Ipuerto removes doubts about the participation of Jorge Moreno in the fight against Argentina.

Guatemala’s defeat against New Zealand in their World Cup opener leaves at least one positive message. According to Emisoras Unitas general director of sport Marco Tulio Ibuerto, goalkeeper Jorge Moreno, who was unable to finish the fight, will be able to face Argentina after recovering from a head injury.

“Jorge Moreno recovered! 🇬🇹 He overcame a temporary concussion… He can play next Tuesday against Argentina,” Marco Tulio Iburto said via his Twitter account.

Jorge Moreno is on the mend! 🇬🇹 He overcame his one-minute shock… He could play against Argentina next Tuesday#sub20 world #VamosGuate @EmisorasUnidas @EUDeportes @PublinewsGT pic.twitter.com/rgQRsUV3gu

– Marco Tulio Ipurto (@MarcoPuerto) May 20, 2023

Moreno alerted the national atmosphere and the fans when he received a blow to the skull from Norman Corbett after 71 minutes. The New Zealand striker ran after a ball that was poorly saved by the national goalkeeper and he beat him.

Jorge Moreno spent up to 6 minutes getting help on the green of the Único Madre de Ciudades stadium, and in 77 he was removed from the field on a stretcher, replaced by 17-year-old Fausto Delgado. Three minutes after changing goalkeepers, Corbett capitalized on an error by young goalkeeper and defender Mathias Gaydon to make it 1-0, giving New Zealand the win and executing Guatemala.

What’s next for Guatemala at the World Cup?

The two colors, along with Jorge Moreno, will return to the ring on Tuesday, May 23 to face the local Argentine at 3:00 p.m. Last game GuatemalaAs of now, it is the match against Uzbekistan on Friday, May 26 at 3:00 PM that will define the fate of the two colors in the World Cup.

If they qualify for the round of 16, Guatemala will travel to either the Mendoza Stadium or the San Juan Stadium, with teams from Group A advancing to the knockout stages for the world’s best 16 nations.

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