In an important matchup of the 2023–24 Concacaf Nations League, Guyana emerged victorious in opposition to Puerto Rico, solidifying their grip on first place in Group D.
The sport, held on Saturday, showcased the abilities of Omari Glasgow, who notched his fifth objective of the season, making him the highest scorer in League B. This win supplied Guyana with a three-point lead over second-placed Puerto Rico, with a rematch scheduled for Tuesday.
Within the Puerto Rico vs. Guyana encounter on the SKNFA Coaching Middle in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, each groups entered the match undefeated within the group. Puerto Rico took an early lead within the eleventh minute with a objective from Leandro Antonetti, courtesy of a cross from Darren Rios. Antonetti got here near extending their lead within the forty seventh minute, however his try narrowly missed the mark.
Guyana’s goalkeeper, Quillan Roberts, made a important save within the 56th minute to maintain the scoreline inside attain for his workforce. Omari Glasgow leveled the match within the sixtieth minute, changing a penalty after Kelsey Benjamin was fouled contained in the field. Benjamin then gave Guyana the lead within the 63rd minute, capitalizing on a drive into the field by Liam Gordon. Deon Moore sealed the victory for Guyana with one other objective within the eighty fifth minute.
Antigua and Barbuda secured their first win of the marketing campaign
In the meantime, within the Bahamas vs. Antigua and Barbuda conflict on the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas, Antigua and Barbuda secured their first win of the marketing campaign with a 4-1 end result. Javorn Stevens scored twice early within the match, within the third and ninth minutes, with help from Joshua Parker and Dion Pereira, respectively. Thomas James Bramble added to the lead within the forty third minute.
The Bahamas managed to get on the scoreboard within the 62nd minute by way of Wooden Julmis, changing off a throw-in. Antigua and Barbuda continued their offensive efforts and earned a penalty within the 77th minute, which Quinton Griffith transformed, restoring their three-goal lead.
These outcomes mirror the aggressive nature of the CONCACAF Nations League as groups attempt for fulfillment within the event. Guyana’s victory over Puerto Rico solidifies their place atop Group D, setting the stage for an thrilling rematch between the 2 groups.