Battles for first place intensifies in Women’s U-20 Qualifiers | OneFootball

MIAMI – The 2025 Concacaf Women’s U-20 Qualifiers continues on Saturday with action in Groups B, D, and F, as nations aspire to finish in first place to qualify for the Concacaf U-20 Women’s Championship.

Group B

Honduras vs. Puerto Rico

Honduras and Puerto Rico meet for a first-time encounter in Group B at Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Puerto Rico made a statement in its debut against the U.S. Virgin Islands, with five different goal scorers. Gemma Gillespie stood out by delivering a brace and helping her team start with the top spot in the group.

Honduras arrives at its second encounter looking to get its first three points and will look to get numbers in the scoreboard to get back on track for their U-20 Women’s Championship quest.

U.S. Virgin Islands vs. El Salvador

The Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, will see another first-time match in the U-20 category as the U.S. Virgin Islands faces El Salvador in Group B.

El Salvador managed to get the three points in its opening game against Honduras by one goal, thanks to the services of Janelle Torres.

The U.S. Virgin Islands will look for its first goal and points when it takes the pitch.

Group D

Saint Kitts and Nevis vs. Jamaica

Saint Kitts and Nevis meets Jamaica in Group D at Estadio Nacional de Fútbol in Managua, Nicaragua.

This will be the fifth time these two teams meet in the CWU20Q, with the Reggae Girlz having a 4-0-0 record. Jamaica proved its strength in a 7-nil win against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, with Alyssa Stephenson leading the charge with a hat-trick.

With this loss, Saint Kitts and Nevis became the Caribbean nation with the most goals conceded in the CWU20Q, allowing 135 goals in 35 games.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Nicaragua

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines faces hosts Nicaragua in Group D at Estadio Nacional de Fútbol in Managua, Nicaragua.

With an eight-goal win against Saint Kitts and Nevis, Nicaragua rose to the top of the group. Jenifer Sarantes and Daniela Manzanares each earned a brace in the victory.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will look for its first victory against Nicaragua.

Group F

Cayman Islands vs. Costa Rica

The Cayman Islands and Costa Rica meet in Group F at Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva, Trinidad and Tobago.

Costa Rica secured its first set of points and its 40th Concacaf U-20 victory against Aruba. Three goal scorers found the net to help Las Ticas on their road to the Final Round.

Sheika Scott and Stacy Thomas were the top names of the night, with Scott earning a brace for the Central Americans.

The Cayman Islands will start its second match with a win in mind, as they got their fifth consecutive defeat in the category against Guatemala on Friday.

Aruba vs. Guatemala

Aruba faces Guatemala in Group F at Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva, Trinidad and Tobago.

Fabiola Alvarez, Yaretzy Fernández, and Waleska Franco gave Guatemala its first CWU20Q victory in its 40th match in Concacaf Women’s U-20 history, completing a record of 17W-6D-17L.

The Central Americans also proved their defensive lines top quality, as they have won three of their last four games played keeping a clean sheet, the first time they achieved this.

This was the third consecutive defeat for Aruba, who is still on the hunt to get the ball in the net and obtain its first goal in the competition.