CONCACAF U17 Qualifiers: Junior Jags roar against St Martin
An improved second-half performance from the Junior Jaguars has resulted in back-to-back victories for this national under-17 football team in the ongoing CONCACAF Qualifiers.
The Junior Jags have romped to a necessary victory over St Martin on Saturday morning, and should stay in contention for a spot in the 2023 CONCACAF Under-17 Championships.
Following a 4-0 victory over the Bahamas on Thursday, the Junior Jaguars hammered home three goals against St Martin, while simultaneously keeping their opponents at bay past the 8th minute.
Guyana’s national U17 team, the Junior Jaguars
For this encounter, Head Coach Vurlon Mills opted for a playing XI which read: Duquain Samuels (Goalkeeper), Shakem Welcome (Captain), Swade Edwards, Gerry Burnette, Krishtian Louis, Seon Cato, Omar Sam, Matrim Martin, Ronaldo Adams, Shemaiah Samuels and Christopher Whitter, signalling three changes from their last game.
Guyana took a while to find their footing, and paid the price for it, as St Martin opened the scoring in the 8th minute by way of an Adrien Jeremie goal. However, when Guyana did find their rhythm, it was Slingers FC’s Matrim Martin who found the back of the net in the 36th minute to level the score for Guyana.
The score remained 1-1 into the second segment, wherein Guyana’s performance was significantly improved, as compared to their last two games. This was indicative by their ability to keep momentum and add to the scoresheet in the second half.
Noah Kissoon capitalised on the misfortunes of the St Martin goalkeeper when, in the 69th minute, he shot across the face of the goal and notched the ball into a corner for Guyana’s second.
The third goal came off the boots of Bryan Wharton, who took a successful long shot from outside the penalty area and found the back of the net in the 76th minute.
With the victory, Guyana now have two wins from three games in Group A of the competition. However, Bermuda now lead Group A, with three wins from as many games.
Guyana’s next game in the Qualifiers is against the Virgin Islands on Monday, September 5, beginning at 9.10am local time.
