Aruba opened its Concacaf campaign with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Antigua and Barbuda after substitute Mishawn Molina scored in the third minute of stoppage time.
The match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium appeared headed for a scoreless draw before Molina converted Aruba’s late opportunity. The result gave the national side an Aruba Nations League win in its first Group B match.
Aruba found the decisive chance late
Both teams sought an opening throughout the match, but neither scored during regulation time. Aruba produced five shots on target compared with two for Antigua and Barbuda, according to the match account.
Molina entered as a substitute and delivered the deciding goal at 90+3 minutes. Both teams also received a yellow card during the contest.
Return match is set for September 29
Aruba and Antigua and Barbuda are scheduled to meet again on September 29 at 7 p.m. Earlier coverage announced the campaign; this report covers the completed match and result.
Match details for the Aruba Nations League win were reported by 24ora.
