Match report

Curaçao Defeats Aruba 2-0 in World Cup Qualification

Aruba
Aruba
0–2
FT
Curaçao
Curaçao
Jun 9, 2024

Curaçao edged out Aruba with a 2-0 victory in a World Cup Qualification CONCACAF match, thanks to goals from J. Bacuna and X. Severina. Aruba struggled to find their rhythm, with multiple substitutions and two yellow cards failing to turn the tide.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Aruba 0-2 Curaçao
  • • Goal scorers: J. Bacuna (58'), X. Severina (90'+4)
  • • Assists: J. Margaritha (58'), Rayvien Rosario (90'+4)
  • • Substitutions for Aruba: K. Nedd, C. Melchor, T. Groothusen, R. Ostiana, D. Luydens
  • • Substitutions for Curaçao: G. Roemeratoe, J. Bacuna, R. Janga, K. Gorré

Lineups

Aruba

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Lentink
  • 2 D. Luydens
  • 3 F. Lewis
  • 14 S. Staal
  • 4 D. Baly (D)
  • 7 C. Melchor
  • 8 W. Bennett
  • 10 J. Richard
  • 5 K. Nedd
  • 20 I. Marselia
  • 9 T. Groothusen

Substitutes

  • 18 J. Eisden
  • 23 J. Maduro
  • 6 R. Ostiana
  • 11 B. Maria
  • 12 M. Jacobs
  • 13 A. Charles
  • 15 P. Nickelson
  • 16 S. Wadhwani
  • 17 J. Kruydenhof
  • 19 J. Uunen van
  • 21 T. Perret Gentil
  • 22 C. van Kilsdonk

Curaçao

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Room (G)
  • 4 C. Martina (D)
  • 3 J. Gaari (D)
  • 5 S. Floranus (D)
  • 20 J. Brenet (M)
  • 8 G. Roemeratoe (M)
  • 10 L. Bacuna (M)
  • 7 J. Bacuna (M)
  • 16 J. Margaritha (F)
  • 9 R. Janga (F)
  • 14 K. Gorre (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 K. Felida
  • 6 V. Anita
  • 11 X. Severina
  • 12 N. Markelo
  • 13 R. Rosario
  • 15 S. Carmelia
  • 17 B. Kuwas
  • 18 J. Locadia
  • 19 G. Kastaneer
  • 21 J. Ogenia
  • 22 T. Bodak
  • 23 D. N. Fancito

Timeline

  1. Curaçao
    46' Curaçao subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Roemeratoe · On: Rayvien Rosario
  2. Curaçao
    58' Curaçao Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bacuna · Assist: J. Margaritha
  3. Aruba
    59' Aruba subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Nedd · On: B. Maria
  4. Aruba
    60' Aruba subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Melchor · On: J. Kruydenhof
  5. Aruba
    60' Aruba subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Groothusen · On: J. Uunen van
  6. Curaçao
    68' Curaçao subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Bacuna · On: K. Felida
  7. Curaçao
    68' Curaçao subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Janga · On: J. Locadia
  8. Aruba
    72' Aruba subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: R. Ostiana
  9. Aruba
    81' Aruba Card · Yellow Card
    Diederick Luydens

    Argument

  10. Aruba
    85' Aruba subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Luydens · On: P. Nickelson
  11. Curaçao
    85' Curaçao subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Gorré · On: X. Severina
  12. Aruba
    90'+4 Aruba Card · Yellow Card
    F. Lewis

    Foul

  13. Curaçao
    90' Curaçao Goal · Normal Goal
    X. Severina · Assist: Rayvien Rosario

Match Stats

Stat Aruba Curaçao
Fouls 11 4
Pass Accuracy 61% 88%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 27
Corners 1 8
Total Passes 171 549
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 1 8
Shots on Target 2 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 14
Possession 24% 76%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 104 485
Shots Inside Box 3 18
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 1 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Curaçao's goal by J. Bacuna in the 58th minute broke the deadlock and shifted the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ The late goal by X. Severina in the 94th minute sealed the victory for Curaçao, cementing their position in the World Cup Qualification CONCACAF.