Match report

Honduras Defeats Cuba 3-1 in World Cup Qualification CONCACAF

Honduras
Honduras
3–1
FT
Cuba
Cuba
Jun 7, 2024

Honduras clinched a vital 3-1 win over Cuba in their World Cup Qualification CONCACAF match. The game started with a surprising early goal from M. Reyes of Cuba, but Honduras quickly equalized through A. Lozano and then surged ahead with a goal by E. Rodriguez. The final goal by R. Castillo ensured Honduras' dominance. The victory marks a significant step for Honduras in their qualification campaign.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Honduras 3–1 Cuba
  • • M. Reyes (Cuba) scored in the 22nd minute
  • • A. Lozano (Honduras) equalized in the 26th minute
  • • E. Rodriguez (Honduras) scored in the 45th minute
  • • R. Castillo (Honduras) scored in the 82nd minute
  • • Eduardo Hernández (Cuba) received a yellow card in the 52nd minute

Lineups

Honduras

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Menjivar (G)
  • 14 A. Najar (D)
  • 15 C. Melendez (D)
  • 4 L. Vega (D)
  • 6 J. A. Arriaga Chavez
  • 16 E. Rodriguez (M)
  • 20 D. Flores (M)
  • 23 J. Alvarez (M)
  • 17 L. Palma (M)
  • 7 M. Chirinos
  • 9 C. Lozano (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 J. Martinez
  • 3 M. Santos
  • 5 K. Arriaga
  • 8 A. N. Vega Orellana
  • 10 A. Lopez
  • 11 R. Castillo
  • 12 D. Ruiz
  • 13 M. Nunez
  • 18 J. Rougier
  • 19 C. Pineda
  • 21 B. Rochez
  • 22 L. Lopez

Cuba

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 12 R. Arozarena
  • 22 O. Calvo
  • 15 Y. Y. Perez
  • 4 Cavafe (D)
  • 5 D. Morejon
  • 17 D. Diaz
  • 14 K. Espino (M)
  • 8 E. Hernandez Garcia (M)
  • 18 Y. Matos (M)
  • 23 L. Paradela (F)
  • 9 M. Reyes

Substitutes

  • 1 d. J. Morgado Batista I.
  • 2 E. Casanova
  • 3 R. Polo
  • 6 L. Mena
  • 7 W. Pozo-Venta
  • 10 D. Reyes
  • 11 R. Torrez Gutierrez
  • 13 K. Perez
  • 16 R. A. Rodriguez Cordero
  • 19 M. Campos
  • 20 R. A. Sanchez Lorenzo
  • 21 Y. Hodelin

Timeline

  1. Cuba
    22' Cuba Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Reyes · Assist: L. Paradela
  2. Honduras
    26' Honduras Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Lozano · Assist: L. Palma
  3. Honduras
    45' Honduras Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Rodriguez · Assist: A. Lozano
  4. Cuba
    46' Cuba subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Cavafe · On: K. Perez
  5. Cuba
    52' Cuba Card · Yellow Card
    Eduardo Hernández

    Foul

  6. Cuba
    64' Cuba subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Reyes · On: D. Reyes
  7. Cuba
    64' Cuba subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Espino · On: R. Torrez Gutierrez
  8. Cuba
    64' Cuba subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Eduardo Hernández · On: R. A. Rodriguez Cordero
  9. Honduras
    70' Honduras subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Alvarez · On: D. Ruíz
  10. Honduras
    70' Honduras subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Palma · On: C. Pineda
  11. Honduras
    77' Honduras subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Lozano · On: R. Castillo
  12. Cuba
    77' Cuba subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Matos · On: W. Pozo-Venta
  13. Honduras
    78' Honduras subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Flores · On: K. Arriaga
  14. Honduras
    82' Honduras Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Castillo · Assist: D. Ruíz
  15. Honduras
    83' Honduras subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Chirinos · On: A. N. Vega Orellana
  16. Cuba
    86' Cuba Card · Yellow Card
    Rey Ángel Rodríguez

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Honduras Cuba
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 87% 82%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 2
Corners 12 3
Total Passes 515 381
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 9 0
Shots on Target 8 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 447 313
Shots Inside Box 13 0
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 11 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Honduras equalized quickly after Cuba's early goal, setting the tone for the match with a 26th-minute goal by A. Lozano
  • ▸ E. Rodriguez's goal right before halftime in the 45th minute shifted momentum decisively in favor of Honduras
  • ▸ Substitutions by both teams in the second half, particularly R. Castillo's entry and subsequent goal, cemented Honduras' lead and control of the game