U.S. Virgin Islands played their final home match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup today in Frederiksted. Curacao put their opponents to the sword early in the match, scoring a trio of goals before a half hour had elapsed. Curacao led 3-0 at the half.The U.S. Virgin Islands can take pride in their second half performance, however. They held their opponents scoreless for a half for the first time in round two of qualifying, and the 3-0 final scoreline will amount to smallest margin of defeat for the Virgin Islanders in the group stage. Curacao notch their first victory.
Antigua and Barbuda welcomed Haiti into North Sound for the biggest match in the history of Antiguan football. With a win, Antigua would win the group and eliminate Haiti. With anything less, Antigua would be forced to get a result in Haiti on Tuesday. The first half saw no goals.
The second half saw history. Both teams were perhaps somewhat unwilling to go forward: Haiti for willingness to take a draw and play for the win at home, Antigua for fear of being beaten on a counterattack. Kerry Skepple was subbed onto the pitch for Antigua and became the hero of Antiguan football when he scored the goal eight minutes from time that secured Antigua the 1-0 win and their spot in the next round. Antigua now advance to CONCACAF Third Round Group One along with Guatemala, where they will play the United States of America and Jamaica. After five straight wins to open the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Antigua will be looking for further glory come next June.
Antigua 15 pts - IN
Haiti OUT
Curacao OUT
Haiti OUT
Curacao OUT
U.S.V.I. OUT
Goals
Curacao
Richmar Siberie 8, 13
Sendley Bito 26
Antigua and Barbuda
Kerry Skepple 82
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