Bermuda Women's 7’s to Compete in NY Sevens Tournament
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Islandstats.com can confirm the Women’s Sevens squad selected by the Bermuda Rugby Football Union to compete in the 65th Annual NY Sevens Rugby Tournament.
This historic event, the largest and longest-running single-day 7’s tournament in the United States, as it will host over 130 teams and thousands of athletes from across the globe.
Bermuda's team, aptly named "Dark 'n' Stormy," will be vying for victory in the 16-team Women's Social Division. The squad is comprised of twelve talented athletes: Bella Greene, Somaia Saltus, Jordan Mallory, Lysmeiri Santana Suazo, Camile Chin-Gurret, Kisha Pitcher, Apryl Jackson, Heidi Groves, Sarah Cross, Alexia Hurdle, Joliza Vanderpool, and Sammy Dill.
They will face stiff competition from a diverse range of clubs, including:
Ottawa Wolves RFC Rugby Club Montreal 1 & 2 Sherbrooke Valkyries Play Rugby USA Alumni Ottawa Rugby Club Burlington Centaurs RFC Scranton Norsemen Alumni RFC The Mighty Rucks Femmes Fatales Cobra Chickens Montreal Wanderers Bishop's University Scarborough Aces The Faudors
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Bermuda Draw Honduras in Gold Cup Preliminaries
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The road to the 2025 Gold Cup just got a whole lot spicier for Bermuda! CONCACAF has announced the matchups for the Preliminary Round, and Bermuda have been drawn against a Honduras team still reeling from controversy.
Just this week, Honduras was ordered to play their next home match behind closed doors and slapped with a hefty fine after a shocking incident in their recent Nations League clash against Mexico. Mexican coach Javier Aguirre was struck on the head by a can hurled from the stands as he attempted to shake hands with Honduras coach Reinaldo Rueda. Footage captured a barrage of projectiles raining down on Aguirre, leaving him with a wounded head and sparking outrage across the footballing world.
This fiery backdrop adds an extra layer of intrigue to Bermuda's upcoming clash with Honduras. Bermuda, known for their resilience and never-say-die attitude, will be looking to capitalize on Honduras's potential vulnerability and secure a coveted spot in the Gold Cup.
The preliminary round, scheduled for the FIFA Match Window in March 2025, will consist of seven home-and-away matchups. Bermuda will face a tough test against Honduras, a team known for their physicality and passionate home support - though that support will be absent for at least one game.
Can Bermuda overcome the heated Hondurans and book their ticket to the Gold Cup? This matchup promises to be a captivating encounter filled with drama, intensity, and a whole lot of national pride on the line. Get ready for a Caribbean clash that's sure to ignite the footballing world!
The seven matchups are as follows:
(1) Costa Rica vs Belize (14) (2) Jamaica vs Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (13) (3) Honduras vs Bermuda (12) (4) Guatemala vs Guyana (11) (5) Trinidad and Tobago vs Cuba (10) (6) Martinique vs Suriname (9) (7) Nicaragua vs Guadeloupe (8)
After home-and-away play, the winner in each matchup will qualify for the Group Stage of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup. The Preliminary schedule will be announced at a later date.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Dominican Republic Defeats Bermuda in Nations League Finale
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The Dominican Republic secured a decisive 6-1 victory over Bermuda in the final match of the 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League Group D in League B. The match, held at Estadio Cibao FC in Santiago de los Caballeros, saw the Dominican Republic, who entered as group leaders, extend their advantage over second-placed Bermuda.
Dominican Republic 6 Bermuda 1
Dominican Republic Starting Line-Up: - Xavier Valdez, Luiyi de Lucas, Christian Schoissengeyr, Michael Sambataro (Juan Pineda 83rd), Joao Urbaez (Miguel Beltre Agramonte 76th), Jean López (Ángel Montes de Oca 84th), Heinz Mörschel, Júnior Firpo, Edison Azcona (Edarlyn Reyes 68th), Dorny Romero, Ronaldo Vásquez (Rafael Mata 69th) - Substitutes: - Miguel Lloyd, Pascual Ramírez, Brian López, Alex Ciriaco, Guillermo de Peña, Lucas Bretón, Erick Paniagua, - Bermuda Starting Line-Up; - Detre Bell, Reece Jones Jr., Dante Leverock, Harry Twite, Seke Spence, Roger Lee (Ne-Jai Tucker 70th), Keziah Martin, Kane Crichlow (Knory Scott 88th), Zeiko Lewis (Remy Coddington 76th), Djair Parfitt (Blaiz Hall 76th), Reggie Lambe (David Jones 99th) - Substitutes - Jahquil Hill, Milai Perott, Julian Carpenter,, Aunde Todd, Leroy Lewis, Luke Robinson
The first half featured a competitive battle between the two sides, with the Dominican Republic taking the lead in the 33rd minute through a goal by Dorny Romero. Bermuda responded in first-half stoppage time with an equalizer from Djair Parfitt, bringing the score to 1-1 at halftime.
The Dominican Republic dominated the second half, scoring five unanswered goals. Romero added his second goal in the 69th minute, followed by goals from Jean López in the 75th minute and Heinz Mörschel in the 87th minute. Romero completed his hat-trick in the 90th minute and added a fourth goal in stoppage time to secure a 6-1 victory for the Dominican Republic.
Despite the loss, Bermuda finished second in Group D, with the Dominican Republic claiming the top spot.
Monday, November 18, 2024
BFA Announces Lewis In Wells Out of Tuesday's Match
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The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) announced Zeiko Lewis has joined the National team squad in the Dominican Republic.
Fresh off his USL 1 Division Championship, Lewis will be available for Tuesday’s crucial Concacaf Nations League match against the Dominican Republic.
In addition, following discussions with Senior Men’s National Team staff, Nahki Wells has been released to return to Bristol City FC to prepare for their upcoming English Football League (EFL) match against Burnley FC.
As a result, Wells will not be available for Tuesday’s match.
The BFA extends its best wishes to Wells and looks forward to his return to the National team in 2025 as Bermuda continues its pursuit of qualification for the 2025 Gold Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Bermuda Snatches Dramatic Victory in Nations League Clash
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Bermuda 2 Antigua & Barbuda 1
Bermuda edged out Antigua and Barbuda in a thrilling 2 - 1 victory in their CONCACAF Nations League Group D encounter in the Dominican Republic. The match was a tense affair, filled with dramatic moments and end-to-end action.
Bermuda Starting Line-up: - Detre Bell, Ne-Jai Tucker, Reece Jones Jr., Kane Crichlow, Keziah Martin (Roger Lee 82nd), Dante Leverock, Harry Twite, Luke Robinson, Reggie Lambe (Remy Coddington 70th), Djair Parfitt (Blaiz Hall 70th), Nahki Wells - Substitutes: - Jahquil Hill, Milai Perott, Julian Carpenter,, Aunde Todd, Leroy Lewis, Knory Scott, David Jones, Blaiz Hall, Seke Spence - Antigua & Barbuda Starting Line-up: - Zaieem Scott, Zafique Drew, Raheem Deterville (Dannen Francis 59th), Kendukar Challenger, Dion Pereira (Eroy Gonsalves 84th), Quinton Griffith, D´Andre Bishop (Daryl Massicot 59th), Antonio Morgan, Javorn Stevens (Keon Greene 46th)- Substitutes: Jayden Martin, Nicholas Townsend, Zaire Scott, Jahzihno O´Garro, Tyrik Hughes, Zahiem Greene
Bermuda, determined to close the gap on group leaders Dominican Republic, came out firing. Nahki Wells, the team's talisman, almost opened the scoring early on, but his shot was blocked by Antigua and Barbuda goalkeeper Zaieem Scott. The rebound fell to Kane Crichlow, whose effort was deflected into the net by a defender, giving Bermuda a fortuitous lead in the 8th minute.
Antigua and Barbuda, stung by the early setback, responded with a wave of attacks, exploiting some nervy moments in the Bermuda defense. However, Bermuda weathered the storm and held onto their slender advantage.
Just before halftime, Wells unleashed a powerful shot that forced a brilliant save from Scott, keeping Antigua and Barbuda in the game.
Bermuda emerged from the break with renewed determination and doubled their lead in the 48th minute. Reggie Lambe, a veteran presence in the midfield, connected with a cross and fired a left-footed rocket past Scott.
Antigua and Barbuda refused to give up and pulled a goal back in the 69th minute through substitute Daryl Massicot. His wonder strike, a left-footed thunderbolt that beat Bermuda goalkeeper Detre Bell, set up a tense finale.
But Bermuda held firm, displaying resilience and tactical discipline to secure a vital victory. They now sit level on points with the Dominican Republic, setting up a mouthwatering clash between the two sides on Tuesday to decide the fate of the group.
Bermuda will be riding high on confidence after this hard-fought win, knowing that a victory against the Dominican Republic will secure their place at the top of Group D and a spot in the next round of the Nations League. The stage is set for a thrilling showdown!
