Bermuda U17 Women Roar Back to Secure Crucial Victory
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Bermuda 5 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1
Bermuda's Under-17 Women's National Team bounced back from a goal down to secure a crucial 5-1 victory over Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in their second match of the 2025 CONCACAF Women's Under-17 Championship Qualifiers.
Bermuda Starting Line-up: Taya Rodrigues, Zelaye Showers, Saony Trott, Ayshalay Simons, Jayla Peets-Butterfield (Milan Gibbons-Thomas, 46th), Avani Patton, Keyandae Lightbourne, Antoinette Barry (Azae Burrows 46th), Nila Samuels, Daley Outerbridge, Cayli Dowling (Evans Welch 46) - Substitutes: - Janiya Sealey, Ja’Shay Trott, Nalini Minors, Khloe Curling, Tayte Glasgow, Priya Denbrook, Semaj Baisden-Scott - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Starting Line-Up: - R. Thompson, A. Quow, A. Edwards (N. Kydd 71st), S. Hunte, D. Woods (C. Myers 72nd), R. John, Z. Harry, L. Barrow, R. Bute, C. Laborde, K. Browne (E. Nanton 71st) - Substitutes: - H. Thomas, E. Welcome, D. James, M. Sam, A. Pierre, L. Buddy, K. Hazel,
Facing a must-win situation after Puerto Rico's earlier victory over the Cayman Islands, Bermuda found themselves trailing at half-time after Stephanie Hunte gave Saint Vincent and the Grenadines a 1-0 lead in the 31st minute.
However, Bermuda emerged from the break with renewed determination. Coach Gary Adams made three changes at half-time, bringing on Evans Welch, Milan Gibbons-Thomas, and Azae Burrows. These substitutions proved to be decisive.
In the 60th minute, substitute Welch levelled the score, injecting new life into the Bermuda attack. Just two minutes later, Gibbons-Thomas gave Bermuda the lead, capitalising on a scoring opportunity to make it 2-1.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' hopes suffered a further blow when Rebekah John received a second yellow card, reducing them to ten players. Bermuda took full advantage, extending their lead through Avani Patton in the 78th minute.
Gibbons-Thomas then added her second goal of the game in the 84th minute, putting the result beyond doubt. Keyandae Lightbourne completed the scoring in the 89th minute, securing a 5-1 victory for Bermuda.
This impressive comeback victory sees Bermuda top Group A on goal difference, level with hosts Puerto Rico. A draw against Puerto Rico in their final group match on Friday will be enough for Bermuda to secure top spot and progress to the next stage of the competition.
