UPDATE: VI beat USVI on penalties in 2nd leg of World Cup Qualifying
![The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) will be seeking to capitalise on home turf advantage when they take on the US Virgin Islands (USVI) in the second leg of the CONCACAF first-round Qualifier at A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground from 3:00 PM today, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Photo: BVIFA](https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/cache/images/800x_4_419067447_18120572230353327_7431154983226748530_n.jpg)
After a 0-0 draw in regulation and extra time, the Virgin Islands prevailed from the penalty spot, thanks to 2 crucial saves.
Azarni Callwood converted the kick to seal the win for the home side.
The two teams had played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg in St Croix on March 22, 2026.
More details to follow.
See previous article published March 26, 2024.
It’s game day! VI vs USVI @ A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground
The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) will be seeking to capitalise on home turf advantage when they take on the US Virgin Islands (USVI) in the second leg of the CONCACAF first-round Qualifier at A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground from 3:00 PM today, Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
The VI drew 1-1 with the USVI in their first leg clash at Bethlehem Sports Complex in St Croix on March 22, 2024, taking a slight edge on the away goals rule.
'Come out & give that energy'- Captain K. Troy Caesar
Skipper Kavon Troy Caesar told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) that the team was disappointed in not coming out with a win in the first leg but still grateful to get the draw going into the 2nd leg of the match, "where we have now played them and have a better understanding of the team. The coaching staff have made their adjustments so that we can come out with the win."
Caesar said the team is still cognisant that anything can happen it is going into the game with a positive attitude to win and make the country proud.
He also called on residents of the VI to come out in their numbers to give strong home support.
"As for the support of the community and the BVI at large, we would like the people to come out and give that energy so we can get that extra push to come out with the win today. With everyone's help, it makes the BVI stronger," Caesar said.
VI aiming to advance to Group E
Progression for either the VI or USVI will see the winner move on to Group E, along with Jamaica, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, and Dominica in the second round of qualifying.
The North, Central American and Caribbean section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification will act as the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States, for national teams which are members of the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).
Three direct slots and two inter-confederation play-off slots in the final tournament were available for CONCACAF teams.
Tickets for today’s game can be purchased at the gate for just $10 (school children in their uniform can get in for free).
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