Trinidad and Tobago win Nations League Play-In opener

Aruba and Martinique end all square in the first

MIAMI - The 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League A and C Play-In series kicked off on Thursday with two first-leg matches. Trinidad and Tobago earned a victory over Antigua and Barbuda, while Aruba and Martinique played to a scoreless draw.

Antigua and Barbuda 2 - 3 Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago earned a 3-2 victory over Antigua and Barbuda in the first leg of their Play-In series at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda.

Antigua and Barbuda opened the scoring just three minutes into the match following an own goal.

Trinidad and Tobago responded in the 15th minute as Dantaye Gilbert netted the equalizer.

The Soca Warriors took the lead in the 25th minute when Real Gill fired a shot from inside the box. Justin García doubled the advantage in the 45th minute, finishing a cross from Molik Khan.

Brandon Satchell pulled one back for Antigua and Barbuda in the 90+3rd minute with a long-range strike, but Trinidad and Tobago held on to secure the victory.

Trinidad and Tobago will take its one-goal advantage into the second leg when it hosts Antigua and Barbuda on Monday, November 16.

Aruba 0-0 Martinique

Aruba and Martinique played to a scoreless draw in the first leg of their Play-In series at Stadion Guillermo Prospero Trinidad in Oranjestad, Aruba.

Martinique controlled much of the match with 69% possession and three shots on target but was unable to find the breakthrough. Aruba goalkeeper Matthew Lenten preserved the clean sheet to keep the series level heading into the second leg.

Martinique will host the second leg on Monday, November 16, with the series winner securing a berth in the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup Prelims.