The 2025 Concacaf Under-17 Men’s Qualifiers reach their climax with crucial matches, determining the final four of eight Concacaf nations that will secure their place at the 2025 FIFA Under-17 World Cup.
The final round of group stage matches will conclude in Groups A, with the top two teams facing off for both first place and the coveted World Cup qualification spot at the Dame Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center. The stakes are high as these young players battle for a chance to represent their countries on the world stage.
Curaçao Secures Third Win and Eyes Top Spot
Anguilla 2 Curaçao 4
Curaçao moved closer to a potential first-place finish in their group with a hard-fought victory. They now have three wins and await the result of the day's other match to determine their final standing. Dayvi Busby, who has been in fine form throughout the campaign, leads Curaçao's scoring charts with three goals.
Curaçao started strong, establishing a commanding 3-0 lead by half-time. Nathan Isenia opened the scoring in the 7th minute, followed by a goal from Dayvi Busby three minutes later. Jerremy Ortela then extended their advantage to 3-0.
Anguilla mounted a spirited comeback in the second half. Tarique Jackson pulled a goal back in the 54th minute, and Nathaniel Owen further reduced the deficit in the 67th minute, making it 3-2. However, D'Shawn Anastacia restored Curaçao's two-goal cushion in the 77th minute, sealing the win and making Curaçao the second team in the division to achieve three victories.
Canada Overpowers Bermuda to Top Group A
Canada 7 Bermuda 1
Canada secured top spot in Group A with a commanding 7 - 1 victory over Bermuda in their final Group Stage match of the 2025 Concacaf Under-17 Men's Qualifiers. Canada entered the match in pole position to advance as group winners, with Marius Aiyenero leading their attack after his hat-trick in the previous game. Bermuda needed a win and a significant goal difference swing to leapfrog Canada into first place, with Kalen Brunson and Kennahz Fray leading their scoring efforts.
Canada Starting Line-Up: - M. Beimers, R. Chukwu, S. Kozlovskiy, E. Roche, W. Daniels (A. Ali-Gayapersad 55th), D. Judelson, I. Tortola (A. Sadek 46th), A. Bossenberry (K. Khan 55th), M. Aiyenero (S. Jimoh 77th), J. Selemani (S. Deo 55th), A. Evans - Substitutes: - D. Kantorowicz, J. Ransom, T. Fortier, O. Graham-Roache, M. Archange - Bermuda Starting Line-Up: - Curtis Jackson, Logan Jimenez, Dakari Smith-Davis, Emeer Peets, D’Ari Coddington, Harlem Bean-Fox, Kennahz Fray (Roger Williams 86th), Blayz Borgesson (Tyler Steede 86th), Kaylen Brunson (Syhon Goater 86th), Sami Carolo (Na’im Zuill 65th), Dakayo Leverock (Grant Reese 68th) - Substitutes: - Jahneel Marie, Isai Gibbons, Noah-George Outerbridge, Amir Brangman-Johnson
Bermuda took a surprise lead in the 33rd minute when Harlem Bean-Fox converted a penalty. However, Canada responded just before half-time, with Aidan Evans levelling the score in the 41st minute.
The second half belonged to Canada. Evans gave them the lead in the 60th minute and then completed his hat-trick just four minutes later. He added his fourth goal in the 67th minute to put Canada firmly in control. Substitute André Ali-Gayapersad made it 5-1 in the 74th minute, and another substitute, Kevin Khan, converted a penalty to extend the lead to 6-1. Sergei Kozlovskiy completed the scoring in the 90th minute, securing a 7-1 victory for Canada and confirming their place as group winners.
