Bermudian football officiating reached another international milestone on Thursday as FIFA-listed officials Amaury Majors and Clinton Hayward took charge of the opening exchanges in the 2026 Concacaf Under-17 Men’s Qualifiers.
The pair were assigned to the Group C clash between hosts Guatemala and Antigua and Barbuda, held under the lights at the Estadio Cementos Progreso in Guatemala City. Majors, who joined the FIFA referee list in 2025, and Hayward, a seasoned assistant referee on the panel since 2022, navigated a high-intensity encounter as the Central American side secured a vital 2-0 victory.
A Game of Two Halves
Despite the vocal home support, the first half remained a tactical stalemate. Antigua and Barbuda’s defensive discipline frustrated the hosts, ensuring both sides headed into the tunnel with the scoreline deadlocked at 0-0.
However, the second half saw the match ignite just two minutes after the restart. In the 47th minute, Patrick Arana broke the deadlock for Guatemala, unleashing a spectacular long-range strike from outside the box that left the Antiguan goalkeeper with no chance.
The momentum remained firmly with the home side, and they doubled their advantage in the 52nd minute. Jeffery Interiano found space within the penalty area to slot home a composed finish, effectively sealing the three points for the "Chapines".
The appointment of Majors and Hayward to a high-stakes qualifier in Central America further highlights the rising standard of officiating within the Bermuda Football Association. Majors continues a busy international run that previously saw him officiate at the Concacaf Boys’ Under-15 Championships and the Caribbean Cup.
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