The Bermuda Women's National Team launched their CONCACAF W Qualifiers campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over the Cayman Islands in Grand Cayman, securing a crucial three points in their bid for qualification.
Cayman Islands Starting Line-up: - Ericia Burke, Clara De Quintal (Cayden Coles 46th), Shanice Monteith (Kaela Ebanks 61st), Shardaye Powell (Tessa Clark 46th), Harper Nelson (Tyanna Jan 62nd), Courtney Hicks, Brittni Ebanks, Chelsea Brown (Jada Dixon-Lam 85th), Reese Bateson, Tamoy Phillips, Olivia Ridley - Substitutes: - Lea Dos Santos Smith,, Neesah Godet,, Samira Mellaneo, Estella Ridley, Hayleigh Solomon, Naomi Wilson, Cosabella Windsor - Bermuda's Starting Line-up: - Taya Rodrigues, Victoria Davis, Danni Watson, Marley Christian, Koa Goodchild (Keunna Dill 46th), Zemira Webb, Jaden Masters (Jya Ratteray-Smith 77th), Khyla Brangman (Evans Welch 89th), Kenni Thompson, Eva Frazzoni (K’Shaela Burch-Waldron 77th), Nia Christopher (Jahni Simmons 72nd) - Substitutes: - Shantia Berkeley,, Marli Butterfield, Sharifa Crockwell, Amiya James, Robin Valana Pearman,,, Saony Trott,
Bermuda got off to the best possible start, taking a 1-0 lead just two minutes into the match when captain Eva Frazzoni scored with a header. The early pressure continued, and Bermuda doubled their advantage in the 13th minute with a strike from Kenni Thompson. The lead was extended to 3-0 just before the break in the 40th minute, as Jaden Masters found the back of the net after getting on the end of a cross from Thompson.
The second half saw Bermuda maintain control. The lead was increased to 4-0 in the 61st minute when Nia Christopher beat the advancing Cayman Islands goalkeeper to a through ball and calmly slid it home.
Bermuda dominated the statistics, controlling 69.8% of possession and registering 26 shots, with nine on target, in addition to six corner kicks. Seventeen-year-old debutant goalkeeper Taya Rodrigues had an assured performance, recording a clean sheet by making three saves from the five shots faced.
The dominant 4-0 victory provides Bermuda with an excellent foundation in the qualifying group.
