Bahamas hammered 0-8 by Saint Martin as Axel Raga stars in rout

The 90 minutes are up and stoppage time is now being played. Saint Martin lead 0-8 in a match that has long been decided, while Bahamas are eagerly waiting for the final whistle to bring a difficult night to an end.

Saint Martin look for a ninth: Imri Chevalier comes close to a ninth goal, heading the ball from the centre of the box following a corner. However, his effort goes wide and Bahamas avoid conceding again.

The final 10 minutes approach: We are entering the final 10 minutes of the match. Saint Martin remain firmly in control with a commanding 0-7 lead, while Bahamas look to see out the game after a very difficult night.

Bahamas deny Saint Martin an eighth: Mattéo Makhabe gets an opportunity from the centre of the box, but his right-footed effort is blocked by the Bahamas defense. The visitors continue to push forward with a commanding 0-7 lead.

Saint Martin keep pushing Yanis Montantin tries another effort from outside the box, but his right-footed shot misses the target. Saint Martin continue to push forward despite their commanding 0-7 lead.

Bahamas make another change following Saint Martin's seventh goal. Andre Roberts comes on in the 63rd minute to replace Nathan Wells, as the hosts look for a different approach in the final stages of the match.

Saint Martin are awarded a penalty in the 62nd minute! Happy Hall commits a foul inside the box and the referee points to the spot. Axel Raga is brought down in the penalty area, giving the visitors another chance to extend their 0-6 lead.

The visitors make two substitutions in the 61st minute to refresh the team. Imri Chevalier comes on for Jordan Alexandre, while Pierre-Bertrand Arné replaces Rahim Denis. Saint Martin lead 0-6 and continue to manage their commanding advantage.

Saint Martin look for a seventh: Yanis Montantin tries his luck from outside the box, but his right-footed effort goes wide of the target. Saint Martin national team continue to dominate with the score at 0-6.

The initial 45 minutes are up and stoppage time is being played. Bahamas are trying to survive the final moments of a disastrous first half, while Saint Martin remain in control with a commanding 0-5 lead. The hosts just want the half-time whistle.

Saint Martin go looking for a fifth Yanis Montantin tries his luck from outside the box, but his right-footed effort is saved by the Bahamas goalkeeper. The visitors continue to apply pressure despite their commanding 0-4 lead.

Corner for Saint Martin: Saint Martin win another corner after a defensive intervention from Prince Cooper. The visitors look to make the most of the set-piece opportunity and keep the pressure on Bahamas.

The first 10 minutes are now gone, and Bahamas are beginning to move higher up the pitch against Saint Martin. Brandon Adderley wins a free kick in the attacking half, giving the hosts a chance to put pressure on the visitors.

Saint Martin show a more aggressive approach in the opening minutes, pushing forward and looking to create danger around the Bahamas penalty area. The visitors are trying to make the most of their strong start and find spaces in the final third.

Bahamas and Saint Martin are set on the Bethlehem Soccer Complex pitch, just seconds away from a CONCACAF Nations League match loaded with contrast: the region's worst-form side against the one hitting their best stretch of the year. For Bahamas it is a chance to reverse a worrying downward spiral; for Saint Martin it is an opportunity to confirm that their growth in Caribbean football is a genuine reality. Everything is in place for a great Caribbean football spectacle tonight in St. Croix.

Bahamas and Saint Martin are now stepping onto the Bethlehem Soccer Complex pitch in St. Croix for the pre-match protocol of this CONCACAF Nations League clash. The US Virgin Islands venue comes alive as both Caribbean national teams walk out on a night of regional football with 2027 Gold Cup qualification as the backdrop. Everything is ready for the start of a match that will set the tone for Group C.

Teams wrap up their warm-up and get everything ready on the Bethlehem Soccer Complex pitch, fine-tuning final details as the 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CDMX kickoff approaches for this CONCACAF Nations League debut. The match can be watched on the CONCACAF App and CONCACAF's official YouTube channel. Everything points to a vibrant Caribbean football clash in the US Virgin Islands.

Jean-Claude Darcheville's Saint Martin line up with S. Raphose in goal; J. Alexandre, captain B. Dumas, M. Denis, and F. Fonrose across the defense; S. Varsovie, A. R. Rigobert, and D. Chevalier in midfield; and Y. Montantin, R. Denis, and M. Makhabe leading the attack. Captain B. Dumas will lead the Rouge et Vert on this CONCACAF Nations League night in St. Croix. Everything is set for the opening whistle between Bahamas and Saint Martin at the Bethlehem Soccer Complex.

Bahamas line up in a 4-3-3 under Kevin Davies: Michael Butler in goal; Q. Carey, N. Wells, C. Ferguson, and J. Miller across the back line; M. Joseph, P. Cooper, and captain C. Rahming in midfield; and the attacking trio of B. Adderley, P. Julmis, and H. H leading the line. Captain Christopher Rahming will be the key figure organizing the Baha Boyz game on this CONCACAF Nations League night in St. Croix. The Saint Martin starting lineup is still awaited.

Bahamas and Saint Martin have confirmed their starting lineups for this CONCACAF Nations League 2026/27 — League C, Group C debut at the Bethlehem Soccer Complex in St. Croix. Everything is set for a Caribbean football clash where the sharp contrast in both sides' recent form promises an interesting match from the very first minute.

Bahamas and Saint Martin are still in the locker room at the Bethlehem Soccer Complex in St. Croix, receiving final tactical instructions before stepping onto the pitch. Focus is at its highest in both dugouts ahead of this Nations League debut where three points could set a clear path to the top of Group C. For Bahamas, breaking their losing streak is an urgent necessity; for Saint Martin, confirming their good recent form is the key message.

Saint Martin, under coach Jean-Claude Darcheville, arrive at this match in enviable form by their own standards. The Rouge et Vert have won 3 of their last 4 official matches, including consecutive victories over Barbados 3-1 and Bonaire 3-0 in March 2026, averaging 2.6 goals per game across their last 5 fixtures. It is worth noting that Saint Martin is not a FIFA member and therefore cannot compete in World Cup qualifying, but they remain active within CONCACAF competition. With their all-time top scorer Axel Raga on 11 goals and key players like Romuald Lacazette, Rahim Denis, Jordan Alexandre, and Yoann Vardin, they arrive as clear group favorites.

The Baha Boyz arrive at this opening Nations League match in their worst recent stretch of form. The Bahamas national team, coached by Kevin Davies, have lost 7 consecutive matches across friendlies and official games in 2026, conceding 32 goals and scoring just 4 in that period. Across the year they have managed just one win in 10 matches, with five straight defeats and not a single clean sheet to their name. Their most recent results include a 1-3 loss to Cayman Islands and a 1-3 home defeat to Anguilla. Goalkeepers Michael Butler and Vance Wheaton, midfielder Christopher Rahming, and forwards Nahum Johnson and Lothario Milfrise headline the 21-player squad.