Cibao FC seeks its first victory in the Concacaf Caribbean Cup against Mount Pleasant
Cibao FC begins its journey to Jamaica this Monday with the clear objective of securing three points in the second matchday of the 2026 Concacaf Caribbean Cup. The orange team will face Mount Pleasant FA this Tuesday at the National Stadium in Kingston, in a crucial match for their aspirations within Group D.
The Dominican team arrives at this match after a home debut where, despite demonstrating superiority in ball possession and generating multiple opportunities, they failed to break the scoreless draw against Cavalier FC. Led by Junior Scheldeur, they dominated the game statistics, recording 86 interventions compared to 54 by their opponent and a 6 to 1 advantage in corner kicks.
A competitive group and key statistics
Currently, Group D is led by Salcedo FC with three points, while Cibao FC and Cavalier FC share second place with one point each. For their part, the upcoming opponent, Mount Pleasant, will seek to recover after falling in their initial presentation, which promises a high-intensity duel starting at 6:00 in the evening.
On an individual level, the orange squad stood out for its passing accuracy during the first matchday. Yunior Peralta led the tournament statistics with 13 passes, supported by a solid game structure that also included Cesarín Ortiz (9), Juan Ángeles (5), and young talent Miguel Muñoz (3).
The Cibao FC squad, led by coach Junior Scheldeur, combines the experience of figures such as captain Jean Carlos López and goalkeeper Miguel Lloyd with the potential of new talents, seeking to consolidate their hegemony in the Caribbean.
Call and preparation
For this international challenge, the coaching staff has a deep and balanced roster. The goal is guarded by Miguel Lloyd, Edwin Frías, and Elián Beras. In the defensive zone, the return of Oscar Florencio and Luis Ismael Díaz strengthens a block that already includes Darlin Ozuna, Yunior Peralta, and the Colombian Darwin Palomeque.
The midfield and forward lines present important tactical variations with players such as captain Jean Carlos López, Ernesto Trinidad, Javier Roces, Nicolás Cruz, Edwarlyn Reyes, Cesarín Ortiz, Omar De la Cruz, Víctor Minotta, Anthony Sosa, Gabriel Gómez, Josué Núñez, Abraham Mejía, Elián López, and Julio César Murillo. With this group, the orange eleven aspires to impose its style of play on Jamaican soil and climb positions in the regional tournament table.
