SAINTE ANNE, GUADELOUPE. Nov. 19: Mathias Phaeton #10 of Guadeloupe through the League B Group A match between Guadeloupe and St. Kitts & Nevis within the Concacaf Nations League, held on the MUNICIPAL SAINTE-ANNE stadium, Sainte Anne, Guadeloupe.
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CONCACAF says Guadeloupe accomplished their marketing campaign for promotion to League A by ending first in Group A of League B within the 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League on Sunday.
CONCACAF stated Sint Maarten secured their keep in League B with an away victory at Saint Lucia. Saint Kitts and Nevis will likely be relegated to League C for the next version after ending final within the group, CONCACAF stated.
Guadeloupe vs. Saint Kitts and Nevis
Guadeloupe earned a 5-0 victory over Saint Kitts and Nevis on the Sainte-Anne Municipal Stadium in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, CONCACAF stated.
“Matthias Phaeton struck on body within the 11’ however was denied by Saint Kitts and Nevis goalkeeper Julani Archibald,” it stated. “Phaeton opened the scoring within the 19’ after dribbling previous defenders into the left facet of the field and placing a right-footed try into the again netting.
“Raheem Somersall of Saint Kitts and Nevis had a great look following a nook kick within the 41’, however his try was simply excessive of the mark,” CONCACAF added.
It stated Guadeloupe’s Jordan Leborgne “hit tried his luck from the sting of the penalty space within the 42’ however the hit was simply huge.
“Marcus Coco then had one of many last makes an attempt of the primary half within the 45’ however was blocked by Archibald,” CONCACAF stated.
It stated Archibald’s kind continued into the second half with a cease within the 50’ on Jerome Roussillon, who struck from across the penalty marker.
CONCACAF stated Tairyk Arconte prolonged the result in 2-0 within the 74’ after changing on a second probability from a nook kick alternative.
Kilian Bevis added a 3rd within the 76’ following a counter on an interception from Phaeton, CONCACAF stated, including that Roussillon struck simply exterior the field within the 80’ due to hold-up play by Arconte.
CONCACAF stated Roussillon “returned the favor with a long-range help to Arconte within the 90’ because the latter accomplished his brace for a 5-0 last.”
Saint Lucia vs. Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten took a 2-1 in opposition to Saint Lucia on the Daren Sammy Cricket Floor in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, CONCACAF stated.
It stated the native facet was “aggressive early on”, with Caniggia Elva placing within the 3’, however Sint Maarten goalkeeper Tyrell Richardson “obtained his fingers on it to deflect the shot.”
CONCACAF stated Saint Lucia’s Terell Thomas headed within the opening aim within the 17’ off a nook kick from Kurt Frederick that took a pleasant bounce contained in the field.
“Sint Maarten striker Gerwin Lake tried the spectacular with an effort from close to midfield within the 17’ however was denied by the crossbar,” CONCACAF stated.
It stated Lake had one other effort from exterior the field within the 23’ however was denied by “the fingers of Vino Barclett.”
CONCACAF stated Sint Maarten lastly broke by way of with the equalizer within the 38’, “as Chovanie Amatkarijo put the final touch on a buildup.”
It stated Lake prolonged the lead for the guests within the 57’ with a dribble into the field and the ability hit previous Barclett.
CONCACAF stated Malik St. Prix “almost tied it” within the 74’, however his try within the field went excessive of the crossbar.
Barclett had a pair of saves to disclaim T-Shawn Illidge on the 90’ and Elmer De Vries in stoppage time, CONCACAF stated.
It stated St. Prix had one final header to equalize, however was denied by Richardson as Sint Maarten secured their keep in League B.