Aruba vs 23.09.26 23:001 – 0Full Time
Antigua and Barbuda — CONCACAF Nations League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Molina's stoppage-time strike gives Aruba narrow win over Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba edged Antigua and Barbuda 1-0 in a CONCACAF Nations League League C fixture, with the only goal arriving deep into stoppage time. The two sides could not be separated for long periods, with the scoreline still blank at half-time despite territorial dominance from the hosts.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The breakthrough came in the 90th minute, when M. Molina converted a chance created by Bradley Martis to send the home supporters into raptures and snatch all three points at the death.
Aruba controlled much of the game, holding 55 percent of possession and forcing six shots on target compared with only two from their opponents. The hosts also picked up eight corners to three, underlining their greater attacking threat, though discipline was an issue as they committed 20 fouls to Antigua and Barbuda's 14.
Bradley Martis did not find the net himself but laid on the assist for Molina's decisive goal, capping a display rated 7.9, the highest of any player on the pitch.
Aruba's six shots on target to Antigua and Barbuda's two reflected the home side's greater precision in front of goal.
Aruba beat Antigua and Barbuda 1–0 (half-time 0–0).
Aruba met Antigua and Barbuda in the CONCACAF Nations League (League C - 2). Kick-off was Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 23:00 UTC at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Referee: J. Alexandre.
Team pages: Aruba · Antigua and Barbuda · CONCACAF Nations League
Key moments
- 90' Goal: M. Molina (assist: Bradley Martis) — 1–0
Starting line-ups
Aruba (3-4-3)
- 1 M. Lentink
- 22 R. Breinburg
- 4 Bradley Martis
- 3 D. Luydens
- 10 J. Romano
- 8 W. Bennett
- 6 R. Ostiana
- 16 Alljereau Mercera
- 9 C. Fermina
- 7 G. Robertha
- 13 Tyrese Gijsbertha
Antigua and Barbuda
- 9 Dion Pereira
- 10 Thomas-James Bramble
- 8 S. Tomlinson
- 2 A. Daley
- 13 Ashley Nathaniel-George
- 21 S. Dorsette
- 11 Q. Griffith
- 17 L. Graham
- 14 J. O'Garro
- 5 K. Isaac
- 20 C. Douglas
About this match
On this page: the Aruba vs Antigua and Barbuda final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this CONCACAF Nations League fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Aruba and Antigua and Barbuda team pages or the CONCACAF Nations League page.