Montserrat beats Turks and Caicos Islands 4‑1 behind Taylor

ST. JOHN’S, Montserrat (Interstat) — Montserrat defeated Turks and Caicos Islands 4-1 Tuesday, using a late surge and two red cards against the visitors to secure its first win of the competition. Lyle Taylor scored twice for Montserrat, while Ashley Boatswain and Tyrone Baker added one goal each. Billy Forbes scored for Turks and Caicos Islands. Forbes struck in the 81st minute; Baker answered in the 82nd. Boatswain scored in the 90th. Lenni Cirino provided an assist. Turks and Caicos Islands finished with nine players after Cadet M. was sent off in first-half stoppage time and Louisy C. was dismissed in the 71st. Sessegnon S. and Paul J. received yellow cards for the visitors during the match. Montserrat’s Comley B. and Dyer J. were booked, along with Turks and Caicos Islands’ Cadet M. Montserrat improved to 1-0 in the competition and overall, while Turks and Caicos Islands fell to 1-1 in both.