Suriname eliminated from Nations League in the 96th minute

According to Voetbal International, Suriname were eliminated from the CONCACAF Nations League after a 1-0 defeat to Guatemala, with the goal scored in the 96th minute.

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Suriname were eliminated from the CONCACAF Nations League in the very last seconds. According to Voetbal International, the team led for 95 minutes against Guatemala before losing 1-0, thus missing out on qualification for the quarter-finals.

Goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen was beaten in the 96th minute, reports De Telegraaf. The Dutch media outlet describes a dramatic outcome for the Surinamese national team.

Sources

  1. Voetbal InternationalTragedie in 96ste minuut: Suriname op laatste moment niet door in Nations League (new window)vi.nl
  2. De TelegraafDrama Suriname in Nations League: doelman Etienne Vaessen in de 96e minuut dan toch geklopt (new window)telegraaf.nl