SUGAR BOYZ DEFEAT CUBA IN HISTORIC MATCH

Saint Kitts and Nevis won 2-1 against Cuba in the first leg of their Play-In series at the SKNFA Technical Center in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Romaine Sawyers opened the scoring in the 8′ with a right-footed strike inside the penalty area. Omari Sterling-James set up the goal, dribbling into the box before laying off the final pass.

Luis Paradela equalized for the visitors in the 40′, receiving the ball inside the penalty area before advancing the ball and striking with power into the upper netting. Orlando Calvo provided a perfectly weighted ball into the area near the touchline to earn the assist.

Andre Burley recovered the lead for the hosts in the 48′, striking the match-winning goal with a header to connect on a free-kick attempt. Sterling-James provided the service for his second assist.