Belize up 2-0 over Turks and Caicos at the half in Concacaf Women’s Nations League in Turks and Caicos Islands

Published by [email protected] at October 26, 2023

Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2023. 2:50 pm CST.

Khalydia Velasquez in 3-0 win over Bonaire on September 25 at FFB Stadium. (Photo Credit: FFB)

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Kahlydia Velasquez nailed the second goal in the 36^th minute for the Belize Women’s National Football Team (BWNT) to lead Turks and Caicos Islands 2-0 in the Concacaf Women’s Nations League C.

Mikhaila 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 scoring defender made good on the subsequent play.

Both Velasquez and Bowden now have three goals in the regional competition.

Belize has been on a constant attack against the homestanding Turka and Caicos Islands National Team in the hunt for a third victory in Group A with the distinct goal of getting promoted to League B.

The match, which started at 2:00m pm, 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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