 Kane Crichlow Scored the Winner IslandStats.com  Belize 0 Bermuda 1
Belize and Bermuda met at the FFB Stadium in Belmopan, Belize. This was the first-ever encounter between the two nations.
Belize Starting Line-Up: - Charles Tillett, Collin Westby, Eugene Martinez, Evral Trapp (Michael Palacio 83rd), Jahron Myvette, Jordy Polanco (Warren Moss 53rd), Darrel Myvett, Eldon Reneau (Horace Avila 46th), Michael Salazar (Gilmore Thurton 53rd), Nahjib Guerra (Andir Chi 70th), Carlos Bernárdez - Substitutes - Luisito Cunil, Brandon Jones, Allan Barillas, Jaylen Lennan, Alwin Zelaya, Dorwin Logan, Nana Mensah - Bermuda Starting Line-Up: - Dale Eve, Liam Evans Lejuasn Simmons 46th), Dante Leverock, Harry Twite, Luke Robinson, Ne-Jai Tucker, Keziah Martin, Justin Donawa (Remy Coddington 64th), Kane Crichlow (Reggie Lambe 70th), Djair Parfitt, Jai Bean (Aunde Todd 90th) - Substitues - Detre Bell, Daniel Cook, Roger Lee, Reece Jones Jr., J’Nai Butterfield-Steede
Bermuda would edge their opponents 1 – 0 thanks to a first-half strike from Kane Crichlow.
In the 18th minute Crichlow would strike the ball from some 25 yards out, the ball took a deflection off the defender and flew into the back of the net.
Eldon Reneau looked to have the equalizer in the 30th minute, but Bermuda goalkeeper Dale Eve blocked the shot. Nahjib Guerra then tried to get the tie for the hosts in first-half stoppage time but Eve was there for the save.
Jai Bean attempted to double the Bermuda lead in the 50th minute with a long-range shot. Meanwhile, Belize tried to go to its reinforcements on the bench as Horace Avila got on target in the 55th minute, forcing a save from Eve.
Belize goalkeeper Charles Tillett and Eve both had important stops, as no goal would be scored for the remainder of the match.
Eve ended the day with four saves and a clean sheet as Bermuda picked up their first win of the season.
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