Concacaf Preview Of Bermuda vs Nicaragua
Concacaf has provided a match preview and statistics for the Bermuda and Nicaragua game, with both teams set to match up this evening [June 24] in New Jersey as they play their final games of the 2019 Gold Cup at 7.30pm Bermuda time.
The Concacaf Gold Cup website said, “Bermuda and Nicaragua will face off at the Red Bull Arena on Monday night in search of their respective first 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup win to close out their participation in the tournament.
“Although the teams have never met in the Gold Cup, Nicaragua and Bermuda met in 2004 with four international friendlies from March 31 to May 2, with the teams splitting the series with two wins each.
“Bermuda, who won the last encounter against Nicaragua, 3-0, will be looking for its first-ever Gold Cup win to conclude its tournament debut.
“Both Dante Leverock and Nahki Wells have found the back of the net for Bermuda, who had six shots on goal and recorded nine steals in its last match.
“GK Dale Eve also had seven incredible saves. However, the attack will be crucial as it faces Nicaragua in search of its first win in the 2019 Gold Cup. Nicaragua will be looking to battle out its last match and score a goal in its 2019 Gold Cup run.
“The attack will be looking to finish its scoring opportunities, as it had 62 percent ball possession in its last match and had several opportunities that were not finished.
“Nicaragua’s defense will be important as both teams look to close out their 2019 Gold Cup run with a win.”
Captain Dante Leverock and Coach Kyle Lightbourne speaking at a press conference yesterday:
Bermuda’s team includes Nahki Wells, Dante Leverock, Jonte Smith, Reggie Lambe, Dale Eve, Oliver Jalen Harvey, Calon Minors, Roger Lee, Kacy Milan Butterfield, Jaylon Bather, Lejaun Simmons, Donte Brangman, Chikosi Basden, Zeiko Lewis, Willie Clemons, Jahquil Hill, Osagi Bascome, Cecoy Robinson, Justin Donawa, Wendell Tre Ming, Liam Evans, Marco Warren, and Quinaceo Hunt.
The Gombey Warriors have already played Haiti and Costa Rica, and will take on Nicaragua on Monday evening [June 24] in New Jersey in their final game of this Gold Cup, with the island’s team having made a very competitive showing so far.
In an effort to provide comprehensive coverage of Bermuda’s debut in this highly prestigious regional competition, Bernews has a dedicated reporter traveling with the team who is providing updates via Bernews new Sports Facebook group, with the special coverage thanks to the support of Butterfield & Vallis, One Communications, and Security Associates.
The full Bermuda vs Nicaragua Stats of the Match follows below [PDF here]
