The Men’s Senior National Football Team had a terrible day at the office as they suffered a major setback in their bid to remain in League B of the Concacaf Nation’s League following their heavy defeat to Group D Leaders the Dominican Republic Saturday night.
Dominica lost the first leg against the Dominican Republic 2-nil back in the September round of matches in Antigua, and with the added reinforcements for the November Window Coach Ellington Sabin was hoping for a change in fortunes as the two teams met at the Stadium Cibao FC in the Dominican Republic Saturday.
It was the home team taking the early advantage as Dorny Romero put the Dominican Republic in the lead in the 13th minute of play.
Despite being a goal down the National Team continued to weather the wave of attacks from the home team and eventually got themselves back into the game thanks to a moment of brilliance from Travist Joseph.
The DFA premier league’s leading scorer netted a stunner as he cut in from the left flank and blasted one into the top corner beating the diving goal keeper Xavier Valdez in the 30th minute of play.
The celebrations were short lived as the home team went back in front 7 minutes later as Heinz Morschel put the Dominican Republic up 2-1 heading into the half time break.
The Dominican Republic then got 4 more unanswered goals in the 2nd half as they took the match 6-1.
The 5-goal defeat has dealt the Men’s National Football Team a serious blow in their bid to remain in League B.
Dominica currently sits in 3rd place in Group D, heading into their final match with Antigua.
Dominica has a 3-point advantage over Antigua and must avoid a defeat in their last match if they are to remain in League B and avoid relegation to League C.
Dominica plays Antigua at 4pm on Tuesday November 19th in the Dominican Republic.
Please see Link with post match Interview with coach Ellington Sabin and Captain Glenson Prince and pictures from the match.
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Dominica has been placed in Group D with Bermuda, Antigua and the Dominican Republic.
Group D Results
Dominica – 2
Antigua – 1
Dominican Republic – 3
Bermuda – 2
Dominican Republic – 2
Dominica – 0
Antigua – 1
Bermuda – 0
Bermuda – 6
Dominica – 1
Dominican Republic – 5
Antigua – 0
Bermuda – 3
Dominica – 2
Dominican Republic – 5
Antigua – 0
Antigua – 1
Dominican Republic – 6
Dominica – 1
Group D Points Standings
Dominican Republic – 15 points
Bermuda – 12 points
Dominica – 3 points
Antigua – 0 points
Group D Schedule
Dominica vs Antigua – November 19th 4pm
Bermuda vs Antigua – November 19th 7pm
ALL MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED AT Stadium Cibao FC Dominican Republic.
The National team is captained by Glenson Prince, the rest of the team is Julian Wade, Jeanmal Prosper, Donte Newton, Jerome Burkard, Travist Joseph, Cobin Paul, Fitz Jolly, Eustace Marshall, Jervanie Xavier, Kassim Peltier, Marcus Bredas, Jahiem Maxime, Briel Thomas, Chad Bertrand, Keeyan Thomas, Malachi Bonney, Javid George, Troy Jules, Audel Laville, Dhamario Challenger, Savio Anselm, and Donte Warrington.
The national team is being coached by Ellington Sabin.
Delroy Watt will serve as assistant coach, Melvin Angol as goal keeper coach, Clevon Vidal team medic, Reginald Darroux is the equipment manager, Dr Olagunju is the team doctor, Heinrich Anselm the team manager, and Garvin Richards the team’s media officer.
