Match report

El Salvador Draws 0-0 with Puerto Rico in World Cup Qualification

El Salvador
El Salvador
0–0
FT
Puerto Rico
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

  1. Puerto Rico
    27' Puerto Rico Card · Yellow Card
    Zarek Valentin

    Foul

  2. El Salvador
    46' El Salvador subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Climaco · On: J. Henriquez
  3. El Salvador
    58' El Salvador Card · Yellow Card
    N. Bonilla

    Foul

  4. El Salvador
    59' El Salvador subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Orellana · On: J. Sibrian
  5. El Salvador
    59' El Salvador subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Bonilla · On: F. Castillo
  6. Puerto Rico
    66' Puerto Rico Card · Yellow Card
    Jeremy de León

    Time wasting

  7. Puerto Rico
    70' Puerto Rico subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Angking · On: R. Ydrach
  8. El Salvador
    76' El Salvador Card · Yellow Card
    J. Henriquez

    Foul

  9. El Salvador
    80' El Salvador subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Tamacas · On: T. A. Benitez
  10. El Salvador
    80' El Salvador subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Ferman · On: L. Menjivar
  11. Puerto Rico
    81' Puerto Rico subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. De Leon · On: R. Rivera
  12. Puerto Rico
    81' Puerto Rico subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Diaz · On: J. Servania
  13. Puerto Rico
    82' Puerto Rico subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. O'Neill · On: A. Biaggi
  14. Puerto Rico
    86' Puerto Rico subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Rivera · On: D. Rios
  15. Puerto Rico
    90'+5 Puerto Rico Card · Yellow Card
    Adrián 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.