CFU Challenge Series: Guyana eliminated in penalty shootout against French Guiana

Guyana’s National Under 14 Girls’ Football team was eliminated by French Guiana in a gruelling contest that ended on penalties as the two teams were playing at the Larry Gomes Stadium on Friday.
In their semi-final match-up in the CFU Challenge series, Head Coach Nichola Argyle opted for a starting 11 of Captain Sabana Simon, goalkeeper Shantelle Jobe, Thais Charles, Leandra Henrito, Teairra Martin, Kira Chor, Leah Rodrigues, Lehiana Benjamin, Darwina Boyal, Kaleigh Todd, and Sonia Simon.
Both teams were well drilled and organised defensively throughout the game. With a lot of tackles and interceptions, attackers from both sides struggled to make a major impact. With referee Rabia Blinker signalling the end of regulation, the teams geared up for a penalty shootout with a place in the Tier II Finals at stake.
After a miss by Shemia King, French Guiana looked set to advance with successful conversions from Tifanny Dadoe, Manuella Mantez, Wendia Monteiro, and Maylise Ambroise.

However, Matanya Roberts went over the bar to give Guyana the advantage.
Henrito, Chor, Todd, and Benjamin of Guyana all scored goals to keep the match going. Charles and Sonia Simon converted their opportunities for Guyana, while Eve Desormeaux, Naylann Xavier, and Myrancia Apelombie remained composed to do the same for French Guiana.
However, when Matanya Roberts fired over the bar, Guyana gained the advantage. Henrito, Chor, Todd, and Benjamin all scored to keep the team alive. Charles and Sonia Simon also converted their penalties, while French Guiana responded through Eve Desormeaux, Naylann Xavier, and Myrancia Apelombie.
In the end, Keysha Balotte kept her ground and made a game-winning stop against Sabana Simon, sending the French Guiana bench into a state of excitement as they claimed victory.
French Guiana 0 (7) – 0 (6) Guyana.