KINGSTON, Jamaica – Cavalier FC won 1-nil against Cibao FC in the first leg of the 2024 Concacaf Caribbean Cup Final on Tuesday at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica.
Shaquille Stein struck the opening goal in the 20' after connecting with a through ball from Dwayne Atkinson inside the box. The goal marks Stein’s eighth of the campaign and extends his lead in the Golden Boot race.
Jalmaro Calvin attempted to extend the lead in the 67’ with a shot from the edge of the box, but Cibao goalkeeper Miguel Lloyd put a stop on the Cavalier counterattack.
Lloyd had a sliding save in the 72’ to deny Shaquille Stein his brace.
Cavalier goalkeeper Vino Barclett punched away an attempt in the 85’ to deny Rivaldo Correa off a corner kick.
Seconds later, Jalmaro Calvin headed away what could have been an “Olimpico” from a Juan Díaz corner kick.
Calvin had a header on goal in the 90’+5, but Lloyd came up with the important save in the dying moments of the first leg.
Vino Barclett finished the night with eight saves and the clean sheet. Lloyd had four saves for the visitors in what was a standout showing from both goalkeepers.
The two clubs will meet for the second leg next Tuesday at Cibao FC Stadium in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. Away goals serve as the first tiebreaker in case of a draw on aggregate. Away goals serve as the first tiebreaker in case of a draw on aggregate.
