Ashley Rodriguez makes it half-dozen, Belize running over Turks & Caicos Islands in Concacaf Women’s Nations League in Turks and Caicos Islands

Published by [email protected] at October 26, 2023

Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2023. 3:49 pm CST.

Ashley Rodriguez in 3-0 win over Bonaire on September 25 – (Photo Credit: FFB)

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belize are pounding Turks and Caicos Islands mercilessly with a devastating 6-0 whipping in Concacaf Women’s Nations League in Turks and Caicos Islands.

Ashley Rodriguez scored the sixth goal of the match in the 77^th minute, the fourth in the second half.

Defender Mihkaila Bowden converted her second goal of the match from a header in the 67^th minute. Bowden now totals four goals in the regional championship.

Captain Sabrina Eiley converted in the 54^th minute five minute after 49^th Shamika Lambey opened the second half with Belize’s third goal in the 49^th.

The Belize Women’s National Football Team (BWNT) led 2-0 at the half after Khalydia Velasquez hit Belize’s second goal from open play in the 36^th minute.

Bowden scored the opener in the 11^th minute from open play after missing a penalty kick. Bowden’s penalty shot was saved by TCI goalkeeper Eradannia Ortiz, but Belize’s scoring defender made good on the subsequent play.

Belize gained the penalty kick after Chanile Butterfield cut down Velasquez in the penalty box in the 10^th minute.

Belize’s constant attack against the homestanding Turks and Caicos Islands National Team has paid off as the BWNT are securing their third consecutive victory in Group A with the distinct goal of getting promoted to League B.

The match is being played at the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association National Academy in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, under the watchful eye of referee Danielle Chesky of the United States.

Coach Wayne Casimiro’s starting 11 comprises Jasmin Armstrong (1) in goal; Shadette Lino (3), Mikhaila Bowden (4), Shamika Lambey (15), and Vailene Lambert in defence; Ashley Rodriguez (6), captain Sabrina Eiley (8), Roshanny Narvaez (9), and Jennisha Scott (18) in midfield, and Khalydia Velasquez (10) and Tamara Baptist(14) as forwards.

Belize’s Lineup

1 JASMIN ARMSTRONG

3 SHADETTE LINO

4 MIKHAILA BOWDEN

6 ASHLEY RODRÍGUEZ

8 SABRINA EILEY (Captain)

9 ROSHANNY NARVAEZ

10 KHALYDIA VELASQUEZ

14 TAMARA BAPTIST

15 SHAMIKA LAMBEY

16 VAILENE LAMBERT

18 JENNISHA SCOTT

SUBSTITUTES

12 IDANIA RUÍZ

22 DENNISA PINEDA

5 ELVA NUNES

7 JAHNIAH ARNOLD

11 CENEIA APOLONIO

17 NIGELEE MYERS

19 KENYA PEREZ

20 KARISHA COE

21 KELSY POLANCO

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