Kristian Javier Samuel powers down the right flank en route to scoring the lone goal for the Virgin Islands. Photo: CONCACAF/YouTube

The Virgin Islands suffered defeat to St Kitts and Nevis when action in the CONCACAF Nations League continued on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Photo: CONCACAF

The VI boys fell 1-3 in Group C at Warner Park in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Malique Roberts scored the opening goal in the 25th minute with a tight header in the box to connect on a free kick service.

Gvaune Amory increased the lead for the Sugar Boyz in the 37th minute with a right-footed hit inside the penalty area, connecting on a pass over the top by Raheem Hanley.

VI hit back in 46th minute

Kristian Javier Samuel cut the deficit for the Virgin Islands in the 46th minute with a right-footed hit from the top of the box.

The Virgin Islands pressed for an equaliser but fortunate would not come their way.

Ikyjah Williams accidentally hit the ball into his own net in the 90'+5, striking a deflection off a ball into the box from Romaine Sawyers for a third goal for Saint Kitts and Nevis.

The result seals a qualification to the Play-In round for Saint Kitts and Nevis.

The Virgin Islands now play the Cayman Islands on Saturday.