For the round of 16 of the 2023 CONCACAF Under 17 Championship tournament, there was a vibrant match that ended with a 3-2 home win for El Salvador over Trinidad. The goals of the game for the locals were scored by Bryan Vasquez (2′ 1T), Walter Menjívar (19′ 2T) and Michael Ventura (61′ 2T). While the away goals were made by Rio Cardines (32′ 1T) and Malachi Webb (33′ 2T).
Walter Menjívar had a great performance. The midfielder from El Salvador scored 1 goal, made 46 correct passes and was encouraged to kick 3 times.
Bryan Vasquez also had a good performance. The midfielder from El Salvador scored 1 goal, made 12 correct passes and was encouraged to kick 3 times.
The game got dirty with fouls and the players put in more strong leg. There were 3 cautioned: Jeremiah Niles, Malachi Webb and Jaden Williams.
The DT of El Salvador, Juan Serrano, presented a 4-5-1 tactical arrangement with Alexander Aguilar in goal; Michael Ventura, Nestor Delgado, Kristian Villalobos and Kiano Casamalhuapa on the defensive line; Elder Figueroa, Walter Menjívar, Nelson Diaz, Cristopher Arias and Bryan Vasquez in the middle; and Christopher Argueta in attack.
For its part, Shawn Cooper’s team came out with a 4-4-2 tactical arrangement with Ailan Panton under the three sticks; Aydon Caruth, Joshua Figaro, Jaden Williams and Lyshaun Morris on defense; Rio Cardines, Armani Rowe, Josiah Ochoa and Jeremiah Niles in midfield; and Lindell Sween and Tyrell Moore up front.
Adonis Carrasco García was in charge of supervising the order of play during the match.
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