MIAMI, Florida – 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Club Shield champions Robinhood of Suriname will begin their journey in the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Cup with a Group B encounter against Cibao FC of the Dominican Republic on Thursday night at the Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion in Paramaribo, Suriname.

Robinhood overwhelmed opponents in the Shield, winning all five matches while outscoring opponents 21-4. Shaquille Cairo was a big reason for that success, as he finished as the tournament’s top scorer with 10 goals.

Cairo has a knack for scoring in Concacaf competition, having scored a goal in four games during Robinhood’s Round of 16 finish in the 2019 Concacaf League. Jamilhio Rigters, who scored three goals in the Shield, is another one to watch.

Cibao opened the tournament last week with a 1-1 draw against domestic rivals Atletico Pantoja, so now they will look to earn their first three points away from home.

Carlos Ventura scored the goal for Cibao, while veteran GK Miguel Lloyd was a solid presence in net with five saves. Ernesto Trinidad and Daniel Leonardo are two hard workers for Cibao in the middle of the park. Trinidad had four ball recoveries against Atletico Pantoja, while Leonardo completed 73 passes.

Match Officials SV Robinhood (SUR) vs Cibao FC (DOM)

REF:      KIMBELL WARD (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

AR1:     MARIO PARRY (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

AR2:      LENROY PARRIS (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

4TH:      HAKEEM HARVEY (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

Cavalier vs. Port of Spain

Also, on Thursday in the 2023 Caribbean Cup, it will be a Group A fixture between Cavalier of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago’s Port of Spain at Sabina Park Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica.

Cavalier earned a 1-1 draw away to Defence Force in their opener last week, while Port of Spain succumbed 1-0 to Moca.

Shaniel Thomas scored the Cavalier goal, while Dwayne Allen was a key piece in making two ball recoveries and completing 49 passes.

Port of Spain can turn to reliable GK Marvin Phillip for help. The Trinidad and Tobago international made two saves last week and will play in his 20th career Concacaf club match. Michel Poon-Angeron adds punch in midfield, making two ball recoveries and completing 52 passes last week.

Match Officials Cavalier FC (JAM) vs AC Port of Spain (TRI)

REF:      YADEL MARTINEZ (Cuba)

AR1:     YORDANIS GOMEZ (Cuba)

AR2:      LEONEL GARCIA (Cuba)

4TH:      ADONIS CARRASCO (Dominican Republic)