Dominican Republic make big statement in Group C | OneFootball

MIAMI. - The Dominican Republic made a big statement in their hopes to win Group C of League B as the Road to the 2024 W Gold Cup continued on Friday.

Bermuda remains first in the group after a draw in Barbados. The point from the draw is the lone separator from second place Dominican Republic, who now has a higher goal differential and is chasing the playoff spot.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic took an 8-0 win against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the Arnos Vale Sporting Complex in Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

The visitors took the lead in the 1’ as Vanessa Kara lobbed a perfect ball under the top post, which GK Tishana James was unable to reach, for the opening goal.

Jazmin Jackson added a second in the 9’ with her elusive footwork inside the box and a right-footed shot just inside the left post.

Kathrynn Gonzalez extended the lead to three in the 17’ by putting away a loose ball in the box.

Winibian Peralta earned a penalty after being taken down inside the area a handful of minutes later. Peralta converted from the spot in the 23’ to make it four unanswered.

Aaliyah Anderson tried to get one back for the home side in the 30’, but visiting GK Odaliana Gomez was alert with the save.

Kathrynn Gonzalez completed a double in the 33’ with a rocket from distance.

Jackson also earned her second of the day in the 40’ with a header. Lucia Marte was instrumental by starting the play from an interception and dribbling into the box to cross it across goal.

Jackson completed her hat-trick in the 58’ with another header in front of goal. Brianne Reed provided the long cross into the box for the assist.

Dahien Cabrera added an eighth in the 87’ to complete a build-up through the right flank as the Dominican Republic obtained his second win of the group stage.

Barbados vs. Bermuda

Barbados and Bermuda tied 1-1 at the Wildey Astro Turf Stadium in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Bermuda’s Aaliyah Nolan was denied by the left post in the 10’ in a powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area.

Nolan would eventually get the opening goal in the 24’ with a drive through the middle of the field and a left-footed shot to the back of the net. Eva Frazzoni delivered the long service for the assist on the play.

The visitors then generated a free kick opportunity in the 36’ but Victoria Davis’ attempt was just wide.

Adrienne Forde notched the equalizer in the 47’ off a corner kick opportunity earned from an aggressive Barbados to start the second half.

Bermuda’s Akeyla Furbert nearly got around the defense in the 86’, but Barbados GK Kamilla Burke impeded the through ball becoming a more dangerous situation.

Jaden Masters then looked to have the winner in the 88’, but Burke delivered a crucial save to keep the score level.