2023-06-25
The Honduras National Team begins its activity this Sunday in the Gold Cup against Mexico at the NRG Stadium in the city of Houston (6:00 PM), a venue with capacity for 72,220 spectators.
Those led by Diego Vázquez are optimistic in being able to defeat an Aztec team that has been generating doubts since the beginning of the year. The ‘Tri’ will debut in the competition with Jaime Lozano as the new DT after the sudden dismissal of Diego Cocca after losing the League of Nations with a review included against ‘Team USA’.
“For us it is an illusion and a prestigious tournament, we are clear about it, we train it during the week and on the 11th that is it. We analyzed the rival taking into account the change of coach but nothing more, we have a lot of respect for the other team, but we have to see our team”, mentioned the Bicolor coach in the previous press conference.
Honduras is not going through its best moment, although Diego insists that his team “is under construction”, so they hope to surprise and get the first three points in a group B that also includes Haiti and Qatar.
Our Sunday cover in Diario DIEZ. Diego Vázquez already has the 11 that he will launch against Mexico.
Mexico, for its part, wants to change course and reconcile with the fans by starting this competition on the right foot. They seek to retake the leadership of Concacaf in the most important tournament in the area.
Apparently the road would be easy for the Aztecs, but the performance in recent months makes it doubtful that it is; Jaime Lozano began his stage as coach by being clear with the players and told them that “I believe in them” and in his coaching staff to bring the situation to light and regain confidence.
It should be remembered that in the last confrontation between the two teams that took place in March 2022, the Bicolor fell by the minimum (1-0). They previously met four times: Mexico 3-0 Honduras (October 2021), Mexico 3-0 Honduras (July 2021), Mexico 0-0 Honduras (June 2021) and Honduras 3-2 Mexico (October 2017).
TIME AND CHANNEL OF THE MATCH
The expected Mexico-Honduras will be broadcast through the ESPN signal for all of Central America and you will also be able to follow it minute by minute by Diario Diez. The initial whistle is agreed for 6:00 PM (Catracha time).
ASSIGNED REFEREE
Mario Escobar, a native of Guatemala, will be in charge of maintaining order at the NRG Stadium. The chapín will be accompanied by Luis Ventura, Humberto Panjoj and Bryan López; while the American Tim Ford will be in the VAR.
TICKET OFFICE
According to Concacaf reports, ticket sales would not be bad, since the property would have around 85% full occupancy for tonight’s game.
If the data is correct, some 60 thousand tickets have flown from the box office. There are still tickets available and fans who want to see the game live will have to pay from $57 to $350.
POSSIBLE ALIGNMENTS
Mexico: Guillermo Ochoa; Julian Araujo, Israel Kings, Johan Vazquez, Jesus Gallardo; Luis Romo, Luis Chavez, Charly Rodriguez; Uriel Antuna, Diego Lainez and Santiago Gimenez.
Honduras: Luis Lopez; Marcelo Santos, Devron Garcia, Luis Vega, Joseph Rosales; Deiby Flowers, Jorge Alvarez, Alex Lopez, Jose Pinto; Alberth Elis and George Benguche.
Transmission: ESPN for Central America.
Hours: 6:00 PM from Honduras.
Referee: Mario Escobar.
Venue: Houston’s NRG Stadium.
2023-06-25 16:33:56
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