Saint Lucia look to strengthen lead atop group in Guadeloupe

MIAMI. - Saint Lucia intends to strengthen its hold on first place in Group A of League B as the 2023–24 Concacaf Nations League resumes on Sunday.

With nine points in its grasp, Saint Lucia could put itself a few steps closer to promotion to League A with a victory over Guadeloupe. Saint Kitts and Nevis will look to keep pace for a last-minute run to the top spot by building on its first win of the tournament.

Guadeloupe vs. Saint Lucia

Guadeloupe hosts Saint Lucia at the Sainte-Anne Municipal Stadium in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe. This will mark the fifth all-time meeting with both sides winning two apiece.

Les Gwada Boys are looking to recover from their first defeat of the campaign, 2-1, at Saint Lucia on Thursday. A win in front of its home fans would put Guadeloupe back into contention for first place in the group and promotion.

Jerome Roussillon scored the latest goal for Guadeloupe, while Ange Plumain came close to collecting his third goal of the tournament. The home side will be without Quentin Annette due to suspension.

Caniggia Elva and Jevick Mac Farlane provided the goals that delivered the victory for Saint Lucia. Gregson President was also a threat as he looked to build on his team-leading two assists.

Goalkeeper Vino Barclett, a Best XI selection in September, was also key with five saves against Guadeloupe. Saint Lucia has yet to tie or lose in this campaign.

Referees Guadeloupe vs Saint Lucia

REF:    NICOLAS WASSOUF (Martinique)

AR1:     RONALD BRUÑA (Panama)

AR2:     KEVIN PETERS (Antigua and Barbuda)

4TH:     PREVOT GREGORY (France)

Saint Kitts and Nevis vs. Sint Maarten

Saint Kitts and Nevis welcomes Sint Maarten to the SKNFA Technical Center in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Tiquanny Williams scored a hat-trick to lead the Sugar Boyz to victory, placing himself in the conversation for the tournament top scorer. Williams has scored all the goals for Saint Kitts and Nevis in this tournament and became just the second Saint Kitts and Nevis player to notch a hat-trick, following in the footsteps of Rowan Liburd in 2019 against Belize.

Gerwin Lake and Imar Kort scored for Sint Maarten, who were close to leaving with at least a point. Sint Maarten is looking for its first victory and to climb out last place and start to build a case against relegation.

This will be the sixth all-time encounter between the two nations. Saint Kitts and Nevis leads with three wins to two, one draw, following last Thursday’s result.

Referees St. Kitts & Nevis vs Sint Maarten

REF:    YADEL MARTINEZ (Cuba)

AR1:     STEFAN MAYBURY (Bermuda)

AR2:     CLINTON HAYWARD (Bermuda)

4TH:     SHEKIEL JOKIL (Suriname)