Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 3:33 pm CST.
Photo Credit: FFB
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 
The U16 Belize Boys National Team (BBNT) suffered a 0–3 defeat to Costa Rica on Tuesday in their opening match of the 2025 UNCAF FIFA Forward U16 Boys Tournament at the Centro Deportivo Ernesto Villa in Guatemala City.
Costa Rica struck early and dominated the first half, netting all three goals before the break. Despite a more composed second-half performance from Belize, the Central American giants held firm to secure the win and open their campaign with three points.
Belize lined up in a 4-1-2-3 formation with Erick Rodriguez (#01) in goal. The back four featured Clive Medwood Jr (#03), Elroy Willis Jr (#05), Barack Morey (#04), and Antwan Latchman (#14). Deon Meighan (#10) anchored the midfield behind Jahvyn Clarke (#20) and Daayvion Serano (#07), while the attacking trio included Dornell Marshall (#11), Marlon Meza Jr (#10), and Juan Diego Dussan (#08).
The loss places Belize in a challenging position heading into their second group match against Honduras on Saturday, October 4 at 9:00 am. Their final group fixture will be against El Salvador on Monday, October 6 at 9:00 am.
Elsewhere in the tournament, Nicaragua debuted with a 2–1 win over Panama on Monday, while Cuba edged hosts Guatemala 1–0. Tuesday’s early match saw Honduras double up 4-2 on El Salvador before Belize’s midday clash.
Upcoming Group Matches:
- Belize vs Honduras – Saturday, October 4 – 9:00 am – Centro Deportivo Ernesto Villa, Guatemala City
- Belize vs El Salvador – Monday, October 6 – 9:00 am – Centro Deportivo Ernesto Villa, Guatemala City
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Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 3:33 pm CST. Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🇧🇿 The U16 Belize Boys National Team (BBNT) suffered a 0–3
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