Benna Boys fall to late Aruba goal

By Neto Baptiste

Antigua and Barbuda suffered a 1-0 defeat to Aruba in their Concacaf Nations League C Group B opener at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday, conceding in added time.

Substitute Mishawn Molina scored the only goal with a glancing header past Antigua and Barbuda goalkeeper Shahoi Dorsett.

Molina rose among a cluster of players just inside the penalty area to meet a free kick delivered from inside the Antigua and Barbuda half.

Dorsett came off his line but could not reach the ball. He had made several crucial saves to keep the Benna Boys in the contest.

Antigua and Barbuda return to action against Anguilla at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the North Sound venue. Anguilla face Aruba on 29 September.

Antigua and Barbuda starting XI: Shahoi Dorsett (GK), Amir Daley (C), Kylano Issac, Sean Tomlinson, Dion Pereira, Thomas-James Bramble, Quinton Griffith, Ashley Nathaniel-George, Jahzihno O’garro, Leroy Graham, Christopher Douglas.

Aruba starting XI: Matthew Lintink (GK), Diederick Luydens, Bradley Martis (C), Rovien Ostiana, Shurgello Robertha, Walter Benneth, Carolith Fermina, Jaybrien Romano, Tyrese Gijsbertha, Paris Alljereau Mercera, Rainey Breinburg.