Saint Lucia defeat Anguilla to earn promotion to League B

GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia – It was all celebrations at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground on Sunday night in Saint Lucia, as the home side comfortably defeated visiting Anguilla by a score
of 2-0.

The win secured Saint Lucia’s promotion back up to Concacaf Nations League B and a place in the 2023 Gold Cup Prelims.

The first half didn’t prove to be so easy for the hosts. Anguilla did what they have proven to do throughout this competition; defend well. They were well-organized and their no-nonsense
approach was able to keep them in the game.

But the breakthrough came right before halftime. In the 44th minute a very high cross came towards the Anguillan goal, and goalkeeper Danniell Bailey was unable to punch it away.

Andrus Remy quickly received the failed clearance and coolly finished to put Saint Lucia up 1-0 and kick off the party in the crowd.

The hopes for an Anguillan comeback were crushed in the 60th minute when Saint Lucia captain Kurt Frederick lined up over the ball on a free kick from the corner of the 18-yard box and curled one around Bailey to double the lead.

From there, Saint Lucia held firm to secure the victory and all the rewards that come with it.