MIAMI. - With two games in Group C and a Group D contest, Friday brings a trio of fascinating Concacaf Nations League matches in League B.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Trinidad and Tobago
The first game to kick off sees Saint Vincent and the Grenadines hosting Trinidad and Tobago at Arnos Vale Stadium in Saint Vincent.
Vincy Heat is still searching for its first CNL victory of this tournament, having fallen to the Bahamas in the opener but earning a point in a 2-2 draw with Nicaragua last time out. Meanwhile, Trinidad and Tobago have a win and a loss thus far in the tournament.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has never lost a CNL match on home soil and will put that record on the line against Angus Eve’s side, which will look for all three points on Friday in hopes of a quick return to League A after being relegated last tournament.
Referee: Alex Chilowicz (USA)
Bahamas vs. Nicaragua
Nicaragua currently sits in the top spot in Group C with four points but will face a stern test against the Bahamas at Thomas Robinson Stadium in Nassau.
Byron Bonilla is in great form for Marco Antonio Figueroa’s side, scoring in each of the first two matches to solidify his spot as all-time top CNL scorer for the Azul y Blanco.
But a Bahamas team with a stingy defense anchored by GK Julio Jemison and with its own all-time leading CNL scorer Lesly St Fleur wearing the captain’s armband will look to get a win of its own to move atop the table.
Referee: Julio Luna (GUA)
Dominican Republic vs. Guatemala
After a tough reverse against French Guiana on June 5, the Dominican Republic once again hosts a Group D rival at the Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez in Santo Domingo, as Guatemala pays a visit. Both squads come into the match with three points, having beaten Belize, and will be desperate to add to their total.
Guatemala will look to score from open play, with an own goal and a penalty accounting for their goals so far in this tournament. The Chapines will also need to lock down the hosts’ attack, highlighted by Dorny Romero and Jean Carlos Lopez, each of whom scored in both of the Dominican Republic’s opening CNL contests.
Referee: Adonai Escobar (MEX)
