Deybi Flores Starts for Honduras in this FIFA Window
• Fantastic match for Honduras with Deybi Flores in the starting lineup
• Victory and 3 points for Honduras with Flores' strong performance
By Oscar Cortes
Toronto FC’s Deybi Flores was called up by the Honduras national team to represent his country in the CONCACAF Nations League competition for North and Central America. In Group B, Honduras faces Nicaragua, Cuba, Jamaica, French Guiana, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Honduras’ first match and debut in this competition was against Trinidad and Tobago, with the game taking place in Honduras. In what was a highly competitive encounter, Honduras, led by Deybi Flores, were the clear favorites.
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Deybi Flores' Performance vs Trinidad and Tobago
In what turned out to be a successful match for Honduras, Deybi Flores was selected as a starter by his coach to continue showcasing his excellent form from Toronto FC and bring that momentum to the international stage. The game ended in a 4-0 victory for Honduras.
Flores played an outstanding match in midfield, completing the full 90 minutes. He managed 80 touches of the ball and achieved a 90% passing accuracy, proving to be a crucial player in both defensive and offensive transitions, providing a solid balance for his team in the middle of the pitch.
He also delivered a key pass with a chance for a goal, though it did not result in an assist. Flores showed strength with long balls, completing 4 out of 5 successful attempts. His defensive presence was solid as well, winning 3 out of 5 ground duels, highlighting his defensive contributions for Honduras. His performance with Toronto FC has clearly translated to a strong showing for his national team.
Additionally, Flores recorded positive defensive stats with one clearance, one interception, and two successful tackles. His overall performance in this FIFA window was very positive. Honduras’ next match, where Flores is expected to start again, is against Jamaica on September 10, before returning to MLS action with Toronto FC. He hopes to continue receiving minutes and staying competitive with his country.