Match report
El Salvador Draws 0-0 with Puerto Rico in World Cup Qualification
El Salvador
0–0
FT
Puerto Rico
Jun 7, 2024
El Salvador and Puerto Rico fought to a 0-0 draw in a tightly contested World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF match on June 7, 2024. Both teams displayed strong defensive strategies, leading to a goalless stalemate. El Salvador managed to control significant portions of the game but failed to convert their chances, while Puerto Rico relied on a solid defense and strategic substitutions to keep the game even.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: El Salvador 0-0 Puerto Rico
- • Zarek Valentin (Puerto Rico) received a yellow card in the 27th minute for a foul
- • N. Bonilla (El Salvador) received a yellow card in the 58th minute for a foul
- • Jeremy de León (Puerto Rico) received a yellow card in the 66th minute for time wasting
- • J. Henriquez (El Salvador) received a yellow card in the 76th minute for a foul
- • Adrián Biaggi (Puerto Rico) received a yellow card in the 90th minute for a foul
Lineups
El Salvador
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 M. Gonzalez (G)
- 21 B. Tamacas (D)
- 3 J. Cruz
- 5 R. Clavel (D)
- 15 A. Climaco
- 19 N. Blanco (D)
- 14 C. Martinez
- 7 D. Ceren (M)
- 6 N. Orellana (M)
- 11 J. Ferman
- 9 N. Bonilla (F)
Substitutes
- 2 J. Sibrian
- 4 G. Fuentes
- 8 T. A. Benitez
- 10 K. Santamaria
- 12 D. A. Flores Sanchez
- 13 L. Menjivar
- 16 F. Castillo
- 17 J. Henriquez
- 18 T. Romero
- 20 P. Punyed
- 22 K. Carabantes
- 23 M. Cartagena
Puerto Rico
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 18 J. Serrano
- 2 N. Cardona
- 5 Z. Valentin (D)
- 15 G. Calderon
- 20 S. Paris
- 13 G. Diaz
- 6 J. O'Neill
- 8 I. Angking (M)
- 10 J. De Leon
- 11 L. Antonetti (F)
- 7 W. Rivera (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Cutler de Jesus
- 3 C. Quinones
- 4 R. Sulia
- 9 R. Rivera
- 12 J. Fontana
- 14 A. Rosario
- 16 R. Ydrach
- 17 I. Silva
- 19 J. Servania
- 21 D. Rios
- 22 N. Hernandez
- 23 A. Biaggi
Timeline
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27' Puerto Rico Card · Yellow CardZarek Valentin
Foul
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46' El Salvador subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Climaco · On: J. Henriquez
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58' El Salvador Card · Yellow CardN. Bonilla
Foul
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59' El Salvador subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Orellana · On: J. Sibrian
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59' El Salvador subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Bonilla · On: F. Castillo
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66' Puerto Rico Card · Yellow CardJeremy de León
Time wasting
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70' Puerto Rico subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Angking · On: R. Ydrach
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76' El Salvador Card · Yellow CardJ. Henriquez
Foul
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80' El Salvador subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Tamacas · On: T. A. Benitez
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80' El Salvador subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Ferman · On: L. Menjivar
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81' Puerto Rico subst · Substitution 2Off: J. De Leon · On: R. Rivera
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81' Puerto Rico subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Diaz · On: J. Servania
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82' Puerto Rico subst · Substitution 4Off: J. O'Neill · On: A. Biaggi
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86' Puerto Rico subst · Substitution 5Off: W. Rivera · On: D. Rios
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90'+5 Puerto Rico Card · Yellow CardAdrián Biaggi
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | El Salvador | Puerto Rico |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 28 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | 68% | 71% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 6 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 318 | 326 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 216 | 230 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game was evenly matched throughout, with both El Salvador and Puerto Rico creating chances but failing to capitalize. Puerto Rico's solid defense, particularly after receiving a yellow card to Zarek Valentin, was a key factor in maintaining the draw.
- ▸ In the second half, multiple substitutions from both sides aimed at breaking the deadlock. However, neither team could find the breakthrough, leading to a 0-0 draw that highlighted the defensive resilience of both El Salvador and Puerto Rico.