Guyana secure 1st win in Concacaf Women’s U-17 Qualifiers

Guyana registered their first victory of the Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers on Thursday night with a solid 2–0 win over hosts Aruba at the Stadion Guillermo Prospero Trinidad in Oranjestad.
Guyana opened the scoring in the 26th minute when Anaya Joseph showed great composure to calmly slot her finish into the corner of the goal. The move was set up by Alexaudria Chasles, who played a key role throughout the match. The goal gave Guyana a deserved 1–0 lead heading into the halftime break.
The second half proved to be a competitive battle, with Aruba pushing for an equaliser. However, Guyana remained disciplined and continued to control possession for large periods of the game. Their persistence paid off late, as Chasles once again turned provider in the 88th minute, delivering a well-timed pass to Arianna Chin, who finished confidently to seal the 2–0 victory.

The win moves Guyana into third place in the five-team group and keeps their qualification hopes alive. They are now set to face Honduras in their next encounter on Saturday, January 31, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00h.
Speaking after the match, goal scorer Anaya Joseph highlighted the importance of the result. “I feel like Guyana has always been the underdog, and no one really thought we would be able to win these games. It’s an amazing feeling to prove everyone wrong,” she said.
Midfielder Ellie Biffin also praised the team’s performance and unity. “We started off really strong and kept possession from the first minute. We communicated much better, found their weaknesses, and moved the ball accordingly. I’m super excited for the next game,” Biffin stated.
With confidence growing after their first triumph of the campaign, Guyana will look to carry this momentum forward as they continue their Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers journey.