Leannehan Romero doubles Venezuela to beat New Zealand

Venezuela midfielder Leanne Romero scored a double century to help his team to victory over New Zealand in Group F Group 1 of the FIFA – Indonesia 2023 Under-17 World Cup. David Martinez scored the goals of the match for the local team. (29′ 1T) and Leannehan Romero (42′ 2T and 51′ 2T).

Figure of the match is Leanne Romero. The Venezuelan midfielder scored 2 goals and found the opposite goal with 2 shots.

David Martinez also played well. The Venezuelan midfielder scored 1 goal.

There were 2 cautions in the match: Anaru Cassidy and Dylan Gardiner.

Venezuela’s tactician, Ricardo Valino, lined up a 4-4-2 starting eleven with Jorge Sánchez; Yiandro Raap, Rai Hidalgo, Angel Borgo and Luis Balbo in the defensive line; Giovanni Sequeira, David Martinez, Juan Arango and Nicola Profetta among others; and Jose Correa and Luciano Reynoso in attack.

For their part, Martin Bullock’s men fielded a 4-3-3 formation with Matthew Ford between the three sticks; Anton Isago, Nick Murphy, Dylan Gardiner and Noah DuPont on defense; Marley Luluai, Anaru Cassidy and Matt DeHodman in midfield; and Nathan Walker, Adam Watson and Luke Subic in the lead.

Ibrahim Mudas was appointed as the Chief Referee for the match which was played at C Jhalak Harupat Stadium.

The next day, Venezuela will face Mexico as visitors and New Zealand will play at home against Germany.

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