Belize's hopes in the Copa Centroamericana have been all but dashed after a decisive loss to Nicaragua today. The final score was three to one in favour of Nicaragua. Belize's only goal came as a free kick by Captain Elroy Smith in the 54th minute.
At the time, that was the equalizer to bring the score even at one goal apiece. At that point, Belize had hopes of a draw or a win, but things fell apart in the 83rd minute. That's when goalkeeper Shane Orio saved a shot, and scrambled to gain possession but came down with the ball on the goal line. Game officials ruled that he had crossed the plane of the goal while in the air.
It was a tough call, and when Nicaragua scored again in the 90th minute, that was the final nail in the coffin.
On Sunday's final day, Belize meets first-place Honduras and Nicaragua will take on El Salvador. Barring some miracle in that game, Belize is currently poised to finish last.
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