WILLEMSTAD - Curaçao bounced back in the Nations League on Monday with a narrow 1-0 win over Grenada, just three days after a goalless draw between the two teams. The only goal of the match came after half an hour, with Juninho Bacuna, a former FC Groningen player, finding the net. The assist came from ex-FC Twente player Joshua Brenet, though Grenada's goalkeeper did not escape criticism for his role in the goal.
With this victory, head coach Dick Advocaat and Curaçao remain hopeful of winning their group in the Nations League, which would secure promotion to Division A, the highest tier in the prestigious international competition for North and Central American teams.
Curaçao is currently two points behind group leader Saint Lucia, who suffered a surprising 0-4 defeat to Saint Martin. With two matches left to play, the race for the top spot is still open.
For Advocaat and Curaçao, the real challenge begins next year when they continue their campaign to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Curaçao has never qualified for a World Cup before.