President of Honduras Xiomara CastroThis Saturday, he congratulated his country on its “historic” 2-0 victory over Mexico in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Concacaf Nations Cup for a spot in the 2024 Copa America.

“I want to begin my words congratulations to the national football team for the historic 2-0 victory over Mexico,” Castro emphasized in his speech during the presentation of contracts to watershed protection associations in the so-called Cuevas de Talgua, Olancho department, in the east of the country.

The Honduran President noted that Honduran technical director, Colombian Reynaldo Rueda, is a “good coach.”

“good coachGreat players and people whose dedicated support made the José de la Paz Herrera stadium vibrate,” Castro emphasized.

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Catrachos beat Mexico last night at the Estadio José de la Paz Herrera in Tegucigalpa, with goals from Anthony Lozano and Brian Roches.

The return match between Mexico and Hondurans in the quarterfinals of the Confederation Cup of North America, Central America and the Caribbean (Concacaf), a qualifying tournament for the 2024 Copa America. It will be held next Tuesday at the Azteca Stadium..

This Saturday, the Honduras team traveled to the city of Cuernavaca, the capital of Morelos, where they will spend the night until Tuesday, when they will meet with the Mexicans.

Winner of this series will qualify for the 2024 Copa America which will take place in the USA.

The loser in this fight between Hondurans and Mexicans is also will be able to qualify for the America’s Cup through the playoffs with the remaining four losers to determine the final two Concacaf tickets to the Conmebol tournament. (EFE)