Bermuda 0 Antigua & Barbuda 0
The Bermuda Under 20 Men’s Football team have bowed out of the CFU Under 20 World Cup Qualifiers in the Dominican Republic following this 0 – 0 draw.
Bermuda was placed in Group 2, came into the game with a 1-1 record, but was -1 in the Goal Difference.
Bermuda’s Starting Line-up: Jahquill Hill, Terrance Webb, Mauriq Hill, Tehvan Tyrell, Justin Donawa, Dakai Grant, Chikosi Basden, Caldre Burgess, Zaire Burchall and Rai Simons.
Going into this match Bermuda would need a win to stand any chance of advancing, however the challenge was even more difficult with Quintonio Lema out with a pulled Hamstring William White out, toe and 2 Yellow Card suspension, Alanzo Parsons out 2 Yellow Card suspension, Calin Maybury and Chae Brangman were both out for receiving straight Red Cards.
Early in the match Antigua had a slight territorial advantage, they got off some early shots, but they all go wide. Bermuda got things going as a Simons pass was controlled by Burchall who slips a good ball to Basden, his first time cross is blocked for a throw.
Burgess continued to work hard to hold off the defenders before sending a good ball across the goal, however no Bermuda player could get near it.
Bermuda came close to getting the opening goal, when another Burchall cross was headed back across goal by Basden, Simons measured his shot and it curled inches wide.
Bermuda continued the pressure as Basden was found in space and his first time cross was deep for Burgess who’s shot went into the side netting. Antigua’s striker was then given too much space, having taken a shot, but Hill done well to save to his left as the half drew to a close with the score 0 – 0.
Bermuda were put under a little pressure as the second half began, as Antigua manage to release their big striker and his first time shot is well held by Hill. Bermuda made their first substitute of the game with Jaz Ratteray replacing Basden.
Bermuda conceded a free kick some 35 yards out and the Antigua goalkeeper went forward to take the kick and the ball sailed high and wide, Bermuda would make another change with Jibri Salaam replacing Tyrell.
Bermuda then had their first promising attack of the second half, a good team move starts with Mariq Hill and builds through Simons, Burchall and Burgess saw Ratteray put through with a one-on-one with the keeper but pulled his shot wide.
Bermuda now had the momentum, Corday had a good dribble at the defense and was hauled down, but Ratteray elected to shoot from distance and the keeper handled with ease.
Bermuda made their final sub with Justin Donawa replacing Burgess, with 6 minutes to play, both teams began playing long football as a draw would not be good enough for either team, the tactic did not work for either team as the game ended scoreless.
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