Gwada Boys Coach and Defender Speak Ahead of Crucial Match against Guatemala in Gold Cup

Guadeloupe is currently leading Group D of the Gold Cup with 4 points, like Guatemala but with a better goal difference.

On July 1, against overwhelmed Cubans, the Guadeloupeans shone (with a score of 4-1), with a double from Matthias Phaëton (13th, 43rd) and goals from Ange-Freddy Plumain (41st) and Anthony Baron (50th). Baron’s goal, which obliterates three defenders with a dribble and a back-to-goal roulette before finding the opening, will certainly be in contention for the title of the tournament’s best goal.

The Gwada Boys have all the cards in hand to qualify for the quarter-finals: a victory or even a draw tomorrow (July 4) would be enough for them.

On the other hand, it is absolutely necessary to avoid the defeat which, associated with a victory of Canada against Cuba in the other group match, would eliminate the men of Angloma.

In a press conference, from Harrison, near New York, the coach of Guadeloupe assures him: his players and his staff, all, are ready to fight to pass this round.
So how does the manager plan to approach this game? How to place the cursor between attack and defense?

For his part, Anthony Baron, author of an incredible goal against the Cubans, keeps a cool head. Alongside his coach, he reaffirmed his determination.

It’s always nice to score a goal like that. I don’t wear it often […] In the media it talks, it makes noise but, for the moment, my objective is to qualify and win tomorrow.

Anthony Baron, defender of the selection of Guadeloupe

The Guadeloupe / Guatemala match can be followed live on Guadeloupe La 1ère, from 6:20 p.m., on the radio with Sébastien Gilles and Benjamin Corandi, on TV with Eddy M. Golabkan and Moïse Castry and on the internet.