Midfielder Nikayla Small scored two goals this Friday in Canada’s landslide 7-0 win over St. Cristóbal, for date 1 of CONCACAF Group G – Women’s Under 20 2022. The goals of the match for the local team were scored by Nikayla Small ( 8′ 1T and 32′ 1T), Olivia Smith (16′ 1T and 29′ 1T, free throw), Holly Ward (20′ 1T and 43′ 1T) and Brooklyn Courtnall (43′ 2T).
A highlight of the match was Olivia Smith’s goal in the 29th minute of the first half. The striker scored a great goal that will forever remain in football history, after a brilliant execution of a free kick from long distance. The ball was put with power and precision in the left post. Impressive power and precision!
The figure of the meeting was Olivia Smith. The Canadian striker converted 2 goals and kicked 6 times on goal against Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Nikayla Small was also key in the Pan American Stadium. The Canadian midfielder stood out against Saint Kitts and Nevis as he scored 2 goals and kicked 3 times on goal.
It was a closely contested match with fouls from both sides. There was only one card, in the 92nd minute of the second half Kayla Uddenberg received a yellow card.
Canada coach Cindy Tye set up a 4-3-3 formation on the field with Sierra Giorgio in goal; Mia Pante, Vivianne Bessette, Zoe Burns and Annika Leslie on the defensive line; Nikayla Small, Simi Awujo and Florianne Jourde in the middle; and Olivia Smith, Keera Melenhorst and Holly Ward on the attack.
For their part, those led by Earl Jones stood with a 5-3-2 strategy with Solleessh Rawlins under the three sticks; Iyanla Bailey-Williams, Christi-Anne Mills, Trishanie Warner, Eve Richards and Glenecia Battice on defense; Cloey Uddenberg, Kayla Uddenberg and Ellie Stokes at half court; and Jahzara Claxton and Zonia Marshall up front.
The designated referee for the match was Mary Penso.
Canada will visit El Salvador on the next day, while St. Cristóbal will host Trinidad and Tobago at the Pan American Stadium.
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