In Matchday 5 of Group A, Suriname showcased their dominance with a decisive 4-0 victory over El Salvador. The standout player of the match, Richonell Margaret, scored two stunning goals in the 28th and 30th minutes of the second half, solidifying his team’s offensive prowess. Tjaronn Chery opened the scoring with a penalty kick in the 43rd minute of the first half, followed by Dhoraso Klas adding another goal in the 82nd minute.
Margaret’s exceptional performance not only earned him the title of the best player on the field but also demonstrated his sharp shooting abilities with two successful attempts on target.
Dhoraso Klas also impressed, contributing one goal to the tally. Suriname’s coach, Stanley Menzo, employed a 3-6-1 formation with Etienne Vaessen as the goalkeeper and a strong midfield comprised of Radinio Balker, Tjaronn Chery, Djavan Anderson, Ridgeciano Haps, Jean-Paul Boëtius, and Sheraldo Becker, supporting Margaret in the attack.
On the other side, El Salvador, managed by Hernán Darío Gómez, opted for a 4-3-3 setup featuring Mario González in goal and a forward line that included Rafael Tejada, Brayan Gil, and Jairo Henriquez.
The match was officiated by referee Oshane Nation at the Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadium. Following this match, Suriname will face Guatemala away, while El Salvador is set to meet Panama on the road.
Substitutions for Suriname
70’ 2T – Sheraldo Becker out, Jay-Roy Grot in; Brayan Gil out, Styven Vásquez in.
81’ 2T – Richonell Margaret out, Virgil Misidjan in; Ridgeciano Haps out, Dhoraso Klas in; Radinio Balker out, Stefano Denswil in.
87’ 2T – Tjaronn Chery out, Denzel Jubitana in.
Yellow Cards for Suriname
34’ 1T – Kenneth Paal (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for El Salvador
45’ 2T – Brayan Landaverde out, Nathan Ordaz in.
62’ 2T – Rafael Tejada out, Josh Pérez in.
65’ 2T – Herberth Díaz out, Darwin Cerén in.
Yellow Cards for El Salvador
29’ 1T – Brayan Gil (Unsporting behavior); 31’ 1T – Jefferson Valladares (Unsporting behavior); 32’ 1T – Hernán Darío Gómez (Insulting or dissenting the referee).