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Cuba Secures Victory in Hard-Fought Match Against Antigua and Barbuda
Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda – The Cuban national team claimed victory on their visit to the ABFA Technical Center against Antigua and Barbuda in a match corresponding to the 2026 World Cup qualifying stage. The only goal of the match came just before halftime, when Pedro Bravo, assisted by D. Catasus, beat the home goalkeeper.
Ball possession was clearly in Cuba’s favor, accumulating 73% compared to Antigua and Barbuda’s 27%. This dominance translated into a greater number of goal-scoring opportunities, with 19 Cuban shots compared to only 4 from the home side. However, Cuba’s effectiveness in front of goal was not as expected, as only 3 of those 19 shots were on target.
The match was intense and contested, with numerous fouls and cards. Cavafe, for Cuba, received a yellow card in the 16th minute, while A. Daley and S. Tomlinson were cautioned for Antigua and Barbuda, in addition to another unnamed yellow after Cuba’s goal. The game culminated with L. Graham being sent off with a straight red card in the 90th minute, leaving Antigua and Barbuda with one player less. The Cubans committed 12 fouls compared to the home side’s 9. Regarding corner kicks, Cuba generated 6, while Antigua and Barbuda settled for 3.
Substitutions antigua and barbuda: at minute 46 S. Tomlinson came in and D. Bishop went out., at minute 46 K. Isaac came in and Z. Drew went out., at minute 58 S. Knight came in and D. Hadeed went out., at minute 73 K. Greene came in and R. Deterville went out., at minute 78 V. Jackson came in and J. E. Bramble T. went out.
Substitutions cuba: at minute 62 D. Reyes came in and Y. Matos went out., at minute 62 M. Rodriguez came in and J. Aguirre went out., at minute 62 L. Mena came in and Cavafe went out., at minute 65 W. Pozo-Venta came in and O. Hernandez went out., at minute 86 M. Campos came in and A. Raballo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Antigua and Barbuda
Titulares:
Cuba
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