Belize lose 2-1 to Cuba, finish 8th in UNCAF FIFA FORWARD Under-16 Girls Championship

Published by [email protected] at November 12, 2024

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Posted: Tuesday, November 12, 2024. 12:54 pm CST.

Under-16 Belize Girls National Team (U-16 BGNT) – Photo Credit: FFB

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Under-16 Belize Girls National Team (BGNT) fell 2-1 against Cuba, finishing in eighth place in the 2024 Central American Football Union (UNCAF) FIFA FORWARD Under-16 Girls Championship.

Though both teams lost their three group games, Belize had a stronger first round than Cuba, scoring one goal and conceding six, compared to Cuba’s three goals scored and 18 conceded. However, despite taking an early lead with a goal by Shanalee Smith in the 12th minute, Belize allowed one goal in each half, resulting in a loss in their final game.

Before Tuesday’s seventh-place match, Belize lost 2-1 to Nicaragua on Wednesday, November 6, 3-0 to El Salvador on Friday, November 8, and 1-0 to Panama on Sunday, November 10.

Nicaragua will play Guatemala for fifth place at 3:00 pm. El Salvador will face Honduras for third place at 5:30 pm, while Panama will tackle Costa Rica for the regional title at 8:00 pm.

Belize’s Participation:

Wednesday, November 6, 2024: Nicaragua 2-1 Belize
Friday, November 8, 2024: Belize 0-3 El Salvador
Sunday, November 10, 2024: Panama 1-0 Belize
Tuesday, November 12, 2024: Cuba 2-1 Belize

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