Young Reggae Boyz tackle minnows Antigua
JAMAICA’S Under-17s are poised to top Group 1 of the Caribbean Football Union’s Qualifier when they take on Antigua and Barbuda at the Waterhouse Stadium starting at 7:00 pm.
Following their massive 5-0 win over Bermuda on Wednesday and Bermuda’s 2-1 win over Antigua on Friday, the young Reggae Boyz should have little difficulty in securing top spot in the group.
Jamaica lead the three-team zone with three points, the same as Bermuda, who have played a game more. Antigua are at the bottom without a point.
Jamaica would have to lose by at least five goals to be denied top spot and a place into the CFU final round set for August 19-30.
Head coach Wendel Downswell had the opportunity to watch Antigua in action and should be bubbling with confidence after the result.
“There will be no complaceny or anything like that; we will remain positive. I think people might see them as not a strong team based on their first performance,” said Downswell.
He added: “We see these two international games as part of our preparations going forward in the competition.”
Following their impressive 5-0 over Bermuda, Downswell will be making a few changes to his starting team.
Defenders Arando Brown and Kyle Anderson will definitely be inserted among the few changes.
“We’re satisfied with the performance but we will be looking at some players in a couple of spots to see how they cope at the international level,” Downswell said.