Bermuda Select 0 Rhode Island 6
Rhode Island emerged triumphant in the Bermuda Invitational, securing a resounding 6-0 victory over the Bermuda Select team in the final match at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. Despite a goalless first half, Rhode Island's second-half surge proved decisive, earning them the tournament title on goal difference.
Both Rhode Island and Portland Hearts of Pine finished the tournament with four points, but Rhode Island's superior goal difference (+6 compared to Portland's +2) secured their place at the top of the table.
Bermuda Starting Line-Up: Jahquil Hill, Zeiko Lewis, Julian Carpenter, Eusebio Blankendal, Daniel Cook, Jibri Salaam, Enrique Russell, Daren Usher, Jorj Dublin, T’Syi Showers, Keyni Mills - Substitute: - Jayden Symonds, Nelson Carpenter, Jayden Ebbin, Lejuan Simmons, D’Andre Wainwright, Tahzeiko Harris, Keishon Bean, Jahmori Martin, Khari Sharrieff, Amar Lewis, Quinacio Hunt - Rhode island Starting Line-Up: - Dani Rovira, JJ Williams, Will Meyer, Cole Dewhurst, Kevin Vang, Rio Hope Gund, Kevin Castanedn, Benny, Jahkari Furbert, Jacob Wozhcki, Nathan Natulu - Substitutes: - Koke Vegas, Aldair Sanchez, Hugo Bacharach, Grant Stoneham, Taimu Okiyoshi, Noah Fuson, Clay Holstad, Frank Nodarse, Jojea Kwizera, Joseph Brito, Zach Herivaux, Maxi Rodriguez, Marc Ybarra, Karifa Yao, Amos Shapiro-Thompson
The Bermuda Select team held their own in the first half, keeping Rhode Island at bay, however, Rhode Island's substitutes made a significant impact in the second half.
Jojea Kwizera broke the deadlock in the 68th minute, and Noah Fuson doubled the lead just six minutes later. Taimu Okiyoshi added a third goal in the 77th minute, putting Rhode Island firmly in control.
Fuson then scored his second goal in the 80th minute before completing his hat-trick seven minutes later. Okiyoshi rounded off the scoring in the 89th minute with his second goal of the match, sealing a comprehensive 6-0 victory for Rhode Island.
Despite the loss, the Bermuda Senior Men’s national coaches would have had a look at a new crop of players ahead of their 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Preliminary match against Honduras.
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