Guyana lost their opening match in the 2022 Central American & Caribbean (CAC) Games Hockey Qualifier, going down to Puerto Rico by a 1-0 scoreline yesterday in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Josefina Freaney separated the two teams, following a scoreless first half interval, compliments of a 48th minute penalty conversion. Meanwhile, the host nation edged Jamaica 2-1 in the other match from the group.
Guyana, who are seeded 66th, will continue their campaign against 73rd ranked Bermuda tomorrow. Their final group fixture will occur against 63rd ranked Jamaica on Sunday 17.
The top two finishers will advance to the 2023 CAC Games in El Salvador. Guyana, who previously featured in the 2018 edition of the CAC Games, and finished seventh out of eight teams, is led by head-coach Philip Fernandes.
The playing roster comprises Abosaide Cadogan, Aliyah Gordon, Alysa Xavier, Clayza Bobb, Gabriella Xavier, Kezia Chinian, Kirsten Gomes, Madison Fernandes, Makeda Harding, Marzana Fiedtkou, Mickelly Rahaman, Princessa Wilkie, Samantha Fernandes, Sarah Klautky, Trisha Woodroffe, and Ulrica Sutherland.
