Guyana’s Junior Golden Jaguars Aim for Historic FIFA U-17 World…

Guyana’s Junior Golden Jaguars are close to qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a decisive match against the British Virgin Islands. Achieving a win and relying on favorable outcomes from other matches are critical for their success. Their confidence is bolstered by a strong previous performance against Costa Rica.

Guyana’s Junior Golden Jaguars are on the verge of a historic qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, scheduled for November in Qatar. The pivotal moment comes as they prepare for their final group match against the British Virgin Islands in the Concacaf qualifiers. A win on Sunday would be crucial for their chances to secure a spot in the World Cup.

The Jaguars’ qualification prospects depend on several key outcomes. They must achieve a comfortable victory to improve their current goal difference of +3. Additionally, they need Costa Rica, the group leader with +17, and Trinidad and Tobago with +11, to avoid scoring in their matchup.

A victory for the Jaguars, combined with a draw between Costa Rica and Trinidad, would lead to a three-way tie at eight points. The match between Costa Rica and Trinidad will commence at 21:00h, just after Guyana’s game against the BVI which starts at 18:00h.

The Jaguars enter this critical match with renewed hope following a commendable 2-2 draw against Costa Rica, who hold a global ranking of sixth. This performance highlighted the team’s fighting spirit, particularly relevant as they are currently ranked 21st among U-17 FIFA World Cup participants.

In conclusion, the Junior Golden Jaguars stand on the cusp of making history with the potential qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Their success hinges on a comprehensive win against the British Virgin Islands followed by favorable outcomes in other group matches. The team’s recent strong performance against a top-ranked opponent boosts their confidence as they head into these crucial qualifiers.

Original Source: newsroom.gy