Premier Women’s League of Belize: Napoles stun Jewel Fury 1-0 in semifinal opener

Published by [email protected] at May 5, 2025

Posted: Monday, May 5, 2025. 11:04 am CST.

Napoles FC – Photo Credit: Napoles FC PWLB

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: In a dramatic twist at the Isidoro Beaton Stadium in Belmopan, underdog Napoles FC secured a surprising 1-0 victory over defending champions Jewel Fury FC in the first leg of the Premier Women’s League of Belize semifinals on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

A decisive strike from Roshanny Narváez was all that was needed to seal the upset, leaving Jewel Fury frustrated and setting up a crucial rematch this coming weekend at the same venue.

Jewel Fury entered the semifinal as heavy favourites, having dominated the regular season and recording commanding wins over Napoles in their previous encounters, including 4-2 and 4-1 triumphs. Led by star forward Khalydia Velasquez, the reigning champions were expected to maintain their supremacy. However, Napoles flipped the script, showing resilience and tactical discipline to hold off the attacking prowess of Jewel Fury.

Despite controlling possession and creating numerous chances, Jewel Fury found themselves unable to break through Napoles’ staunch defensive setup. Narváez’s goal, a well-placed finish, sent shockwaves through the Jewel Fury faithful, handing Napoles an invaluable advantage as they seek to book their place in the final.

Napoles celebrated the victory with a strong statement after the match, emphasizing the significance of the win.

“A massive win for Napoles FC in the first game of the semifinals! For the two games in the regular season, Napoles had been up and given up the lead. But not this time! A huge game and a lot of heart shown by all players! With a new coach in Joseph Waight, on we march to game 2!” the club declared.

With the second and decisive leg scheduled for this Sunday at 4:00 pm at the Isidoro Beaton Stadium, Napoles will aim to repeat their performance and secure a historic finals berth. Meanwhile, Jewel Fury must regroup, sharpen their attack, and prove why they dominated the regular season if they are to overturn the deficit and keep their championship dreams alive.

The match for the final spot promises to be an electrifying battle—can Napoles complete their stunning turnaround, or will Jewel Fury remind everyone why they are the defending champions?

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