Winning start for Guyana in CFU Girls’ U-14 Challenge Series

The national U-14 girls team has started its Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Challenge Series campaign on the perfect note, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Antigua and Barbuda at the Ato Boldon Stadium on Saturday.

The young Lady Jags wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, with forward Lehiana Bengamin netting the opener just 10 minutes into the match.

The early goal set the tone for a dynamic performance from the Guyanese side. Thais Charles, a defender, then doubled the lead with a clinical finish in the 29th minute, giving Guyana a commanding 2-0 cushion heading into the break.

While Antigua and Barbuda managed to pull one goal back, the Junior Lady Jags’ defense held firm to close out the 2-1 win.

The victory gave Guyana three crucial points in Group C, putting it in a strong position to advance to the Tier II semifinals.

The team’s journey continues on Sunday with a clash against Turks and Caicos.

A win would put Guyana in an even stronger position in the four-team group, which also includes Anguilla and the Cayman Islands.

According to the tournament format, the three group winners from Tier II will automatically advance to the semifinals. The final spot will be awarded to the best second-place team across all groups.