Concacaf Caribbean Cup: Real Hope FA and Arnett Gardens FC Play Out 0-0 Draw

Jaheim Thomas of Arnett Gardens drives the ball against Rapha Intervil of Real Hope during the Group A match in the Concacaf Caribbean Cup, held at the National Stadium, in Kingston, Jamaica. Photo: CONCACAF
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Match Report

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Haitian club Real Hope FA and Jamaican outfit Arnett Gardens FC played out a 0-0 draw at the National Stadium here Wednesday in a tightly contested Group A matchup of the 2024 Concacaf Caribbean Cup.

Both Teams Create Scoring Opportunities

Both teams created several scoring opportunities, with Real Hope’s Jeudy Jhonson coming close to breaking the deadlock in the 33rd minute, only for Arnett Gardens’ defender Alton Lewis to produce a crucial block inside the box.

Early Second-Half Chances

Early in the second half, Arnett Gardens nearly took the lead through Jaheim Thomas, whose long-range effort in the 54th minute forced a strong save from Real Hope goalkeeper Gooly Elien.

Best Chance Falls to Real Hope

The match’s best chance fell to Real Hope’s Watz Leazard in the 60th minute. He connected with a header that seemed destined for a goal, but Arnett custodian Asher Hutchinson reacted brilliantly, preserving his clean sheet.

Result and Impact

With the result, Real Hope FA moves to five points and second place in Group A. The point keeps their hopes of advancing to the semifinals alive, as a win against Mount Pleasant next Thursday would seal their place in the next round.

Arnett Gardens, however, saw their semifinal hopes dashed with the draw. The Jamaican outfit is at the foot of the table on one point from three games. They will look to close their Caribbean Cup campaign on a high note when they face local rivals and group leaders, such as Cavalier FC.

Next Match

The competition continues on Thursday, with third-place Miscellaneous Police FC from T&T taking on fourth-place Jamaican club Mount Pleasant FA at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.

Conclusion

The match between Real Hope FA and Arnett Gardens FC was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. The draw sees Real Hope FA move into second place in Group A, while Arnett Gardens’ hopes of advancing to the semifinals are dashed.

FAQs

* Who played in the match?
+ Real Hope FA and Arnett Gardens FC
* Where was the match played?
+ National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
* What was the result of the match?
+ 0-0 draw
* What are the implications of the result for each team?
+ Real Hope FA moves to second place in Group A, while Arnett Gardens’ hopes of advancing to the semifinals are dashed