“Walter Bennett booked for a foul as Anguilla's fouling toll mounted”
“Rovien Ostiana converts to give Aruba the lead after sustained pressure”
Pivotal“Substitute Justin Figaroa seals the win with a late second goal”
Pivotal
Anguilla
Aruba
Outstanding performance
Aruba•MidfielderAruba's dominance was total from the opening whistle, racking up 73% possession and 27 shots to Anguilla's 5 as they methodically dismantled their opponents. Rovien Ostiana's 53rd-minute finish gave Aruba the breakthrough their pressure deserved, and though Anguilla's goalkeeper produced 7 saves to keep the scoreline respectable for long stretches, the floodgates eventually opened again through substitute Justin Figaroa in the 88th minute. Anguilla's approach was purely reactive, committing 21 fouls and relying on 16 tackles to disrupt Aruba's rhythm, but with just 27% possession and one shot on target all match, they never threatened an equalizer. The result underlines the gulf in class between the two sides and continues Aruba's strong form heading into their next Nations League test.
How entertaining was this match?
Aruba ride a wave of momentum into this League C clash, having stunned Antigua and Barbuda 1-0 just days ago. Anguilla, meanwhile, are reeling after a 5-0 thrashing from the same opponent and will need something special to avoid another heavy defeat.
