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Video: Gold Cup Team Member Osagi Bascome
Representing Bermuda in the Gold Cup is an “amazing feeling” according to footballer Osagi Bascome, who said it is an honour to represent the island at such a big occasion. When asked what it means for him to represent Bermuda at the Gold Cup, Mr. Bascome told Bernews, “It’s an amazing feeling. It is such an honour to be representing... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Football Team Train In Texas
After arriving late last night after traveling from Costa Rica, the Bermuda football team is now in Texas preparing for their second match of the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup tournament, and were seen out training today [June 18] in the hot Texas conditions. The Gombey Warriors have already played Haiti, and will take on Costa Rica on June 20th in Dallas,... Read more of this article
Gold Cup Football: Haiti Had 19 Shots On Goal
If while watching the Bermuda vs Haiti game you thought that Bermuda’s goalkeeper Dale Eve seemed to be making some good saves, the match statistics back this up, with the stats indicating that Haiti took 19 shots on goal. Two of the shots went in to give Haiti the 2-1 win, and the statistics state that 10 of Haiti’s other shots were ‘on... Read more of this article
Gold Cup: Team Changes For Guyana & Trinidad
Concacaf today announced the final roster changes made by the participating Member Associations for the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup, with Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago making changes. The 23-player final rosters have been selected and submitted by each Participating Member Associations and are published as such. In order to be eligible to play in the... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Gold Cup Team Arrives In Texas
After a long day of travel Bermuda’s Gold Cup football team safely arrived at their hotel in Texas last night, where they will regroup and prepare for their match versus Costa Rica, which will take place on Thursday evening [June 20] at the Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Dallas. Thursday’s game will be the second for the team, following on the... Read more of this article
Irish Fans Celebrate Leverock’s Historic Goal
As Bermudians celebrated Dante Leverock’s goal in the Gold Cup, we were joined by football enthusiasts thousands of miles away as some Irish fans showcased their excitement on social media, while the Irish media quickly reported on the historic goal. Leverock — who serves as the captain of the Bermuda national team — plays professionally... Read more of this article
‘Disappointed In Result But Proud Of My Team’
“I’m disappointed in the result but I’m proud of my team,” Bermuda’s Coach Kyle Lightbourne said after the Bermuda vs Haiti football match, which saw the island record its first ever Gold Cup goal in a game that Haiti won 2-1. Speaking at a press conference after the match, Coach Kyle Lightbourne said, ”When I sum up... Read more of this article
Encouraging To Watch Cinderellas Like Bermuda
Bermuda “made a strong first impression in their Gold Cup debut” and “entertained with their skill and possession in the first 45 minutes,” the MLS Soccer website reported, noting that it is “encouraging to watch Cinderellas like Bermuda.” “Bermuda made a strong first impression in their Gold Cup debut, but... Read more of this article
Gold Cup: Costa Rica Defeat Nicaragua 4-0
Following the Bermuda vs Haiti match, the two other teams in the Concacaf Gold Cup Group played, with Costa Rica defeating Nicaragua by a score of 4-0. Bermuda is set to take on Costa Rica, who many football pundits favour to win the group, this coming Thursday [June 20] and the Gombey Warriors will then match up against Nicaragua on June 24th in New... Read more of this article
Zeiko Lewis: We Are Small & Here To Compete
“We’re here to compete with the elite, and show them that we deserve to be here just as much as them, even though we’re very small.” This is from Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis, who was speaking after Bermuda made its debut in the Concacaf Gold Cup, where they were defeated by Haiti who recorded a 2-1 victory, with Bermuda... Read more of this article
Shaun Goater On Gold Cup: ‘Great Effort By All’
“Great effort by all and really good performances,” Shaun Goater said following Bermuda’s debut in the Gold Cup, adding the team can “work on our finishing and we can show the world our potential.” The legendary footballer was supporting the team and providing some of his expert insight via Twitter during the match,... Read more of this article
Videos: Bermuda vs Haiti Highlights, Comments
Bermuda made its historic debut in the Concacaf Gold Cup this evening [June 16], matching up against Haiti in Costa Rica, with Haiti earning a 2-1 win, while Bermuda scored its first ever Gold Cup goal. Bermuda’s starting line-up included Dale Eve, Calon Minors, Jaylon Bather, Lejaun Simmons, Donte Brangman, Zeiko Lewis, Willie Clemons, Osagi Bascome,... Read more of this article
Live Updates: Haiti Defeat Bermuda 2-1
[Updating: Bermuda took a 1-0 lead into the half, with Bermuda captain Dante Leverock scoring Bermuda's first ever Gold Cup goal! However Haiti equalized at around 54 minutes in and then scored another, and the game ended with Haiti winning 2-1.] The Bermuda Football Team is set to play against Haiti tonight [June 16] in Costa Rica, as the Gombey Warriors... Read more of this article
Game Attendance Equals Bermuda Population
The 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup got underway on Saturday with Group A action at a stadium in California, with the fan attendance at the game equaling the size of Bermuda’s entire population. The double header saw Mexico defeat Cuba 7-0 and Canada record a 4-0 victory over Martinique 4-0, and according to a tweet from Concacaf, the attendance was 65,527. The... Read more of this article
Football On Fox Sports 2, Univision & Apps
[Written by Don Burgess] All eyes will be on the Gombey Warriors on Sunday as they take on Haiti in what will be Bermuda’s debut in the Gold Cup. Today’s match, at 7.00pm Bermuda time, will be on Fox Sports 2 as well as Univision through your cable provider. Check with your provider for station details. Several apps are also promising that you... Read more of this article
Video: Gold Cup Football Press Conference
[Written by Don Burgess] In less than 24 hours Bermuda’s crucial first-ever Gold Cup game will be history. The squad has put in much preparation for this day, and they are ready. This from head coach Kyle Lightbourne who told the assembled media at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica that the team has prepared as much as it could have for this match. “The... Read more of this article
