Match report

St. Lucia 2–2 Aruba: St. Lucia Holds Off Aruba in World Cup Qualification

St. Lucia
St. Lucia
2–2
FT
Aruba
Aruba
Jun 11, 2024

St. Lucia managed to hold off Aruba in a tightly contested World Cup Qualification CONCACAF match, securing a 2-2 draw. Goals by R. Stanislas and Peter Pearson were crucial in turning the tide for St. Lucia, while W. Bennett and I. Marselia scored for Aruba.

Key Facts

  • • W. Bennett scored Aruba's first goal in the 21st minute, assisted by T. Perret Gentil
  • • I. Marselia netted a penalty for Aruba in the 43rd minute
  • • R. Stanislas found the net for St. Lucia in the 45th minute, assisted by C. Elva
  • • Peter Pearson scored St. Lucia's second goal in the 67th minute, also assisted by C. Elva
  • • F. Lewis received a yellow card for Aruba in the 90th minute + 3 seconds

Lineups

St. Lucia

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Barclett (G)
  • 17 J. Solomon-Davies
  • 6 M. Doxilly (D)
  • 3 T. Thomas (D)
  • 19 A. Myers
  • 2 K. Frederick (D)
  • 21 S. Nelson
  • 20 C. Alexander (M)
  • 12 L. Joseph (M)
  • 11 R. Stanislas (M)
  • 14 C. Elva (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 A. Sherman
  • 5 S. Ribot
  • 8 L. Henville
  • 9 B. Edward
  • 10 A. Richard
  • 13 P. Pearson
  • 15 B. Sandiford
  • 16 A. Richard
  • 18 C. Theodore
  • 22 D. Fitz
  • 23 G. Deterville

Aruba

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

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

Timeline

  1. Aruba
    21' Aruba Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Bennett · Assist: T. Perret Gentil
  2. St. Lucia
    32' St. Lucia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Alexander · On: L. Henville
  3. Aruba
    43' Aruba Goal · Penalty
    I. Marselia
  4. St. Lucia
    45' St. Lucia Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Stanislas · Assist: C. Elva
  5. St. Lucia
    46' St. Lucia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Joseph · On: A. Richard
  6. St. Lucia
    46' St. Lucia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Solomon-Davies · On: Peter Pearson
  7. Aruba
    46' Aruba subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Luydens · On: P. Nickelson
  8. Aruba
    66' Aruba subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Marselia · On: B. Maria
  9. Aruba
    66' Aruba subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Perret Gentil · On: J. Kruydenhof
  10. St. Lucia
    67' St. Lucia Goal · Normal Goal
    Peter Pearson · Assist: C. Elva
  11. Aruba
    79' Aruba subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Melchor · On: R. Ostiana
  12. Aruba
    88' Aruba subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Groothusen · On: A. Charles
  13. St. Lucia
    89' St. Lucia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Stanislas · On: B. Edward
  14. Aruba
    90'+3 Aruba Card · Yellow Card
    F. Lewis

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat St. Lucia Aruba
Fouls 18 15
Pass Accuracy 86% 82%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 12
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 457 349
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 9 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 394 285
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 6 7
Shots Outside Box 5 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by W. Bennett in the 21st minute put Aruba ahead, setting the tone for the first half
  • ▸ St. Lucia's quick response with a penalty in the 43rd minute by I. Marselia and a goal in the 45th minute by R. Stanislas shifted momentum and leveled the score before halftime
  • ▸ Peter Pearson's goal in the 67th minute for St. Lucia marked the turning point in the second half, giving them a temporary lead before Aruba managed to equalize