Concacaf
·16 October 2024
Concacaf
·16 October 2024
MIAMI – The 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League saw the conclusion of the group stage in League C with three encounters on Tuesday.
The battle for the top spot in Group C was decided as Saint Kitts and Nevis defended first place against the Cayman Islands with a 1-1 draw.
The Cayman Islands finished as the best second-placed team to advance to earn promotion to League B and a spot in the CNL Play-In.
Saint Kitts and Nevis vs. Cayman Islands
Saint Kitts and Nevis tied 1-1 with the Cayman Islands in Group C at Warner Park in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Zachary Scott placed the visitors in the lead in the 61' with a left-footed strike, connecting on a cross from Wesley Robinson.
An own goal from Joshwa Campbell in the 90'+9 to split the points.
Saint Kitts and Nevis finished undefeated with a 3-1-0 record to place first in its group and gain promotion.
The Cayman Islands finished with a 2-1-1 record to place second in Group A. With seven points, the nation was the best second-placed side and earned promotion to League B.
Barbados vs. The Bahamas
Barbados won 6-2 against The Bahamas in Group A at the Wildey Astro Turf Stadium in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Brandon Adderley placed The Bahamas in the lead in the 6' after winning the ball in the box to strike the opener.
Andre Applewhaite equalized in the 8' with a right-footed hit from close range to win a contested ball in the box.
Niall Reid-Stephen converted from the penalty spot in the 14' to give Barbados the lead.
Sheran Hoyte extended the lead for the hosts in the 26' with a right-footed hit in the box to connect on a through ball.
Michael Massey struck from the top of the box in the 43’, forcing an own goal from Nicoli Brathwaite, to cut the deficit for the visitors.
Omani Leacock continued the Barbados offense with a strike inside the six-yard-box in the 47' to regain a two-goal lead.
Andre Applewhaite earned his brace in the 52' with a composed finish at the left post.
Sheran Hoyte earned his double in the 64' by winning the ball in midfield and dribbling into the penalty area to strike the match's final goal.
Barbados finished its campaign with a 4-0-0 record to put a bow on a first-place finish in Group A of League C, earning promotion to League B.
The Bahamas finished second in the group with a 1-1-2 record but was denied a place in the CNL Play-In with the defeat.
Belize vs. Turks and Caicos Islands
Belize won 3-nil against Turks and Caicos Islands in Group B at FFB Stadium in Belmopan, Belize.
Jordy Polanco opened the scoring in the 28' with a header inside the box to capitalize on a corner kick opportunity.
Moisés Hernández connected on a volley from outside the box in the 40' to send the home crowd into a roar.
Krisean López extended the lead for the hosts in the 57', pouncing on a loose ball inside the six-yard box.
The victory completes a perfect 4-0-0 campaign in which Belize finished first in Group B of League C. Charles Tillett collected his fourth clean sheet as the Belize defense finished with zero goals conceded.
Turks and Caicos Islands finished third in the group on goal difference, with three points behind second-place Anguilla.
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