By St. Paul’s News Team
September 27 2026 | Local Sports
Antigua and Barbuda’s Benna Boys turned the first half into a goal-scoring masterclass on Saturday night, crushing Anguilla 5–0 in their Concacaf Nations League League C, Group B encounter.
The damage was done before the halftime whistle, with Antigua and Barbuda finding the net five times in just 43 minutes.
C. Douglas set the tone almost immediately, striking after just one minute before adding his second in the 21st minute.
D. Pereira extended the lead in the 16th minute, while D. Bishop made it 4–0 in the 35th. K. George then completed the first-half demolition with a 43rd-minute strike.
With the match effectively settled by halftime, the second half produced little change on the scoreboard but it delivered one of the strangest moments of the night.
Hair-raising finish
Anguilla substitute Aedan Scipio, who entered in the 68th minute and is known for his exceptionally long hair, became the unlikely centre of attention.
Two Antigua and Barbuda players were sent off in separate incidents after pulling Scipio’s hair.
Keon Greene, who had entered in the 71st minute, received a red card in the 72nd minute following the first incident. Then, deep into stoppage time, Shalon Knight was also dismissed at the 90+3rd minute after another hair-pulling incident involving Scipio.
Despite the bizarre late drama, the result was never in doubt. Antigua and Barbuda had already done the hard work, racing to a five-goal advantage before the break and securing a commanding 5–0 Nations League victory.
