Shaquille Degazon scored twice in the first half as Saint Lucia's La Clery FL beat Anguilla's Roaring Lions 2-1 in the 2026 CFU Club Shield first round at Ato Boldon Stadium, Trinidad.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
La Clery dominated the opening exchanges and took a deserved lead in the 16th minute when Degazon stepped up to convert from the penalty spot after a foul in the box. The forward doubled his tally ten minutes later, finishing from close range after a goalmouth scramble to make it 2-0.
Roaring Lions struggled to create clear chances in the first half against a well-organised La Clery defence. The Anguillan side improved after the break but found La Clery goalkeeper Deon Sri in commanding form, with the captain making several important saves to preserve the clean sheet until the dying moments.
Deep into stoppage time, Williams produced a crisp left-footed finish from inside the area — just off the underside of the crossbar — to give Roaring Lions a late lifeline. But La Clery saw out the remaining minutes without further alarm.
The turning point
Degazon's penalty in the 16th minute settled early nerves and forced Roaring Lions to chase the game earlier than they would have planned. The second goal ten minutes later effectively killed the contest as a contest; La Clery could then manage the game on their terms, sitting deep and hitting on the break.
Key performers
Shaquille Degazon (La Clery FL) — Two goals (16' pen, 26') powered La Clery's victory. His movement inside the box caused constant problems for the Roaring Lions defence. Clear player of the match.
Deon Sri (La Clery FL) — The captain and goalkeeper made several crucial saves, particularly in the second half, that kept Roaring Lions at bay until Williams' consolation. His leadership at the back was instrumental.
Christon Williams (Roaring Lions) — The 47-shirted forward was a persistent threat and scored a fine consolation goal in the 90th minute with a left-footed strike off the underside of the bar.
By the numbers — interpreted
The 2-1 scoreline flatters Roaring Lions slightly. La Clery created the clearer chances throughout and held a two-goal advantage at half-time without ever being seriously threatened. The xG narrative — not available from official sources for this fixture — would likely reflect La Clery's sustained pressure in the first hour, with Roaring Lions' late goal inflating their final tally. The zero-card match suggests a disciplined, if not particularly combative, contest.
What it means
La Clery FL opened their group campaign with three vital points in the 2026 CFU Club Shield, the qualifying tournament for the CONCACAF Caribbean Cup. The top two finishers in the competition earn a place in the Caribbean Cup later this year.
La Clery's next fixture was a Round of 16 clash against Suriname's SV Robinhood on 25 July, which they lost 4-0, ending their tournament run. Roaring Lions, meanwhile, exited the competition after this defeat, their first and only match of the 2026 Shield.
Verdict
A professional, efficient performance from La Clery FL, who did the hard work in the first half and managed the game sensibly thereafter. Degazon's brace was the difference between two sides making their debuts in Caribbean continental competition. Roaring Lions showed spirit in the second half but left themselves too much to do after a poor opening 30 minutes.
Match Events
Key match events between La Clery FL and Roaring Lions — 3 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
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API data: 1 Aug 2026