MIAMI, Florida – Canada and El Salvador picked up three points each to start their respective Group G campaigns in the 2022 Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Championship in the Dominican Republic at the Estadio Panamericano in San Cristobal.
Canada enjoyed a prolific outing as well in their opener, topping Saint Kitts and Nevis 7-0.
Nikayla Small (9’, 33’), Olivia Smith (17’, 30’) and Holly Ward (21’, 44’) all scored two goals each, while Brooklyn Courtnall completed the scoring in the 89’ against the Caribbean side.
It was also a triumphant start for El Salvador, who posted a 3-0 victory against Trinidad and Tobago.
After the two GKs traded big saves, Akyla Walcott for Trinidad and Tobago and Andrea Dada for El Salvador, the Central Americans would break the deadlock in the 23’ on a fine finish from Lesly Calderon.
Josseline Uribe’s left-footed shot then gave the Cuscatlecas a 2-0 lead in the 43’ before Linda Guillen applied the finishing touches in the 87’ with a free kick that took a slight ricochet before rippling the back of the net.
