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U23 teams ready for V Central American Championship

SAN SALVADOR, August 17, 2022 - On Tuesday, August 16, the teams had the preliminary meeting where they presented the official stationery and clothing to participate in the V AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship.

The delegations arrived on Cuscatleco soil on Monday, August 15, and for this Tuesday their appointment was with the control committee.

The interview itinerary was developed with Guatemala being the first selection to face the interviews, followed by Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.

For this Tuesday, the teams also had scheduled field reconnaissance at the Palacio de los Deportes in San Salvador, where starting this Wednesday, August 17, and until next Sunday, August 21, they will compete for the U-23 Central American title.

The six countries will compete against each other, the days will consist of three matches per day starting at 2:00 pm, followed by a match at 4:30 pm and ending with the last match of each day at 7:30 pm.

Also on August 16, the Organizing Committee and the Control Committee inspected the facilities and field of the sports venue that, starting this Wednesday 17, will receive the V AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship.   

Statements

Reider Lucas, coach of Guatemala: “The boys are very motivated, very happy to compete, we know that the competition is going to be difficult, but we want to go out and look for victory in every game. We have had the opportunity to win the four previous editions, not least coming for the fifth title, but we know that it is a very even competition, and we will try to make the best effort”.

Marvin Ulloa, coach of Honduras: “I am very happy, very excited about this opportunity to lead my country in the U23 Central American Cup, we have high expectations, a very young team, but with a lot of desire to show that Honduras has a lot of courage and a lot of talent".

Gabriel Linares, coach of El Salvador: "With a view to the V Championship at the Central American level in this modality, we have tried to prepare ourselves quite well to be able to face the competition, we believe that we are in optimal conditions to go looking for a podium in this championship".

Jorge Mena, coach Nicaragua: "We are preparing hard for this championship, we are here to defend the medal we obtained the previous time and we are here to give it our all, try to be on the podium and do our best for our country."

Arturo Solano, coach of Costa Rica: "Excited to be here in El Salvador to face this Central American men's tournament, the team is preparing hard for the matches and eager to start tomorrow in our first match against Guatemala."