Two of Bermuda's top match officials, FIFA Assistant Referee Stefan Maybury and Referee Amaury Majors, were on international duty in the Cayman Islands, officiating the friendly match between the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands (BVI) at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.
The presence of the Bermudian officials at the neutral venue underscores the high regard in which their skills are held by CONCACAF and regional football bodies.
Maybury served as the Assistant Referee, taking responsibility for offside calls and foul play along the touchline.
Majors served as the Fourth Official, overseeing the technical areas and substitutions.
The match was an intense contest, with both teams looking to gain momentum. The British Virgin Islands team ultimately secured a narrow 2-1 victory, surprisingly coming back in the final stretch after trailing on the scoreboard.
The Cayman Islands took the lead in the first half after a shot from outside the area. However, the BVI team rallied in the second half, securing the equalizer and then scoring the winning goal from a penalty converted in the 84th minute after a foul inside the box. The dramatic late action ensured the visitors managed to prevail.
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