Match report

Barbados Draws with Aruba 1-1 in World Cup Qualification

Barbados
Barbados
1–1
FT
Aruba
Aruba
Jun 4, 2025

Barbados and Aruba played to a 1-1 draw in a closely contested World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF match. O. Leacock opened the scoring for Barbados with a penalty in the 7th minute, but Aruba responded through D. Luydens with a goal in the 15th minute. The game featured multiple yellow cards and substitutions on both sides, but neither team could find a winner.

Key Facts

  • • O. Leacock (Barbados) scored a penalty in the 7th minute
  • • D. Luydens (Aruba) equalized with a normal goal in the 15th minute
  • • Barbados had three yellow cards: Jaylan Gilkes, N. Brathwaite, and Mario Williams
  • • Aruba had two yellow cards: Nickenson Paul and Dimaggio Senchi

Lineups

Barbados

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. A. Malcolm (G)
  • 20 N. Brathwaite (D)
  • 4 M. Williams (D)
  • 2 R. Morris (D)
  • 12 C. Hinkson
  • 8 J. Neblett
  • 14 J. Gilkes
  • 3 A. Applewhaite (M)
  • 10 N. Reid-Stephen (F)
  • 7 O. Leacock (F)
  • 11 S. Harewood

Substitutes

  • 13 R. Small
  • 18 J. Griffith
  • 21 S. Phillips
  • 5 T. Bailey-Edwards
  • 17 L. Catlyn
  • 16 J. Goodridge
  • 15 K. Johnson
  • 6 S. Hoyte
  • 19 S. Mayers
  • 22 D. Richards
  • 23 K. Cox
  • 9 T. James

Aruba

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Lentink
  • 2 P. Nickelson
  • 15 J. Ruiz
  • 3 D. Luydens
  • 4 B. Martis (D)
  • 8 W. Bennett
  • 7 D. Senchi (M)
  • 14 A. Mercera (M)
  • 6 R. Ostiana
  • 9 T. Groothusen
  • 5 K. Nedd

Substitutes

  • 18 J. Eisden
  • 23 J. Maduro
  • 12 E. Hersilia
  • 21 E. Frans
  • 20 I. Marselia
  • 13 J. Ngadiman
  • 17 J. Romano
  • 11 J. Jimenez
  • 19 J. Cruz
  • 22 B. Maria

Timeline

  1. Barbados
    7' Barbados Goal · Penalty
    O. Leacock
  2. Aruba
    15' Aruba Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Luydens
  3. Aruba
    19' Aruba Card · Yellow Card
    Nickenson Paul

    Foul

  4. Barbados
    37' Barbados Card · Yellow Card
    Jaylan Gilkes

    Foul

  5. Aruba
    44' Aruba subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Nedd · On: E. Hersilia
  6. Barbados
    46' Barbados subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gilkes · On: S. Hoyte
  7. Barbados
    60' Barbados Card · Yellow Card
    N. Brathwaite

    Argument

  8. Aruba
    65' Aruba subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Martis · On: J. Romano
  9. Aruba
    65' Aruba subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Ostiana · On: J. Jimenez
  10. Barbados
    66' Barbados Card · Yellow Card
    Mario Williams

    Argument

  11. Barbados
    68' Barbados subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Harewood · On: T. James
  12. Aruba
    77' Aruba Card · Yellow Card
    Dimaggio Senchi

    Foul

  13. Aruba
    81' Aruba subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Groothusen · On: B. Maria
  14. Barbados
    82' Barbados subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Morris · On: T. Bailey-Edwards
  15. Barbados
    86' Barbados subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Reid-Stephen · On: D. Richards
  16. Aruba
    90'+1 Aruba Card · Yellow Card
    Edhyon Hersilia

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Barbados Aruba
Fouls 13 23
Pass Accuracy 87% 70%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 8
Corners 11 1
Total Passes 396 211
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 8 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 344 148
Shots Inside Box 14 6
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ O. Leacock's early penalty gave Barbados an early lead, but Aruba quickly equalized through D. Luydens in the 15th minute, setting the tone for a competitive match
  • ▸ Multiple yellow cards disrupted the rhythm of both teams, especially during the second half, with Barbados receiving three yellow cards and Aruba two