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U-17 Women get 5-0 win over Curacao

TTFA Media August 28, 2023 0 Comment

U-17 Women get 5-0 win over Curacao

Trinidad and Tobago’s U-17 Women were big winners in their opening match versus hosts Curacao on Saturday in Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Championship Qualifying.

The star of the night for Trinidad and Tobago was J’eleisha Alexander, who scored four goals (4’, 17’, 32’, 47’) and was joined on the scoresheet by Nikita Gosine (36’) at the Rignaal Jean Francisca Stadium in Curacao.

Head Coach Rajesh Latchoo said after the win that he was pleased about the winning start.

“I was pleased to see the way the girls settled down as the game progressed and then took control. I was pleased with the intensity in the first half and being able to keep Curacao on the backfoot for most of it. Credit also to the hosts for their second half performance and their attempt to come back into the game.

“This game allowed us to see some of the areas we need to improve on as we continue to build as a team. Some of the players have the experience of playing in Concacaf while a few are new to the environment. We will try to tighten up on some areas as we head into the second game against Cayman Islands,” Latchoo told TTFA Media

In Group F at the Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Canada defeated Dominica, 21-0.

BRIEVENGAT, WILLEMSTAD, CURAZAO. AUGUST 26th: Rasheda Archer #7 of Trinidad & Tobago vs Zyanne Barriento #11 of Curazao during the match between Trinidad & Tobago and Curazao in the WOMEN’S UNDER-17 CHAMPIONSHIP, held at the Stadion Rignaal Jean Francisca stadium in Willemstad, Curazao. (PHOTO BY VICTOR STRAFFON/STRAFFON IMAGES)

Kaylee Hunter (7’, 30’, 43’, 78’), Annabelle Chukwu (23’, 25’, 38’, 49’) and Liana Tarasco (63’, 86’, 87’, 90+2’) had four goals each, while Nikolina Istocki (3’, 9’, 45+2’) notched a hat trick and were joined on the scoresheet by Sadie Brisbin (14’), Mya Angus (27’), Juliette Perreault (41’), Isabelle Chukwu (52’), Maree-anne Van Doesburg (65’) and Keira Martin (72’).

The Stadion Rignaal Jean Francisca in Willemstad, Curacao was the setting for El Salvador’s 12-0 win versus Cayman Islands in Group A.

Breanna Medina (13’, 49’, 88’) had a hat trick, while Nahomy Portillo (53’, 79’) and Giselle Marquez (50’, 86’) each bagged braces. Keila Lino (10’), Alyssa Jurado (23’), Janelle Torres (33’), Camila Brower (33’) and Beatriz Ramos (79’) also found the back of the net.

The nightcap in Willemstad saw Trinidad and Tobago down the home side, 5-0, also in Group A.