Cavalier FC held to back-to-back goalless draws in Concacaf Cup | Jamaica Observer (JM) | Cavalier held to back-to-back goalless draws in Concacaf Cup | Former champions Cavalier FC were held to a 0-0 draw with Salcedo FC of the Dominican Republic at the National Stadium in Kingston on Thursday in Group B of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup, the Jamaican club’s second consecutive goalless draw in the competition. With the draw, Salcedo FC are tied atop the group with Cibao FC, both on four points, followed by Cavalier in third on two points. | Cavalier FC, Concacaf Caribbean Cup, Salcedo FC, Dominican Republic, Kingston, Jamaica, goalless draw, football, Group B, Cibao FC, Favio Marte, Portmore United, Mt Pleasant FA | Jamaican club Cavalier FC suffered another setback in the Concacaf Caribbean Cup, drawing 0-0 with Salcedo FC of the Dominican Republic at the National Stadium in Kingston. This result marks the second consecutive goalless draw for the former champions in the competition. The draw leaves Cavalier FC in third place in Group B, accumulating two points from their matches. Salcedo FC and Cibao FC, also from the Dominican Republic, are now tied at the top of the group with four points each. Both teams had opportunities to score, but Salcedo FC's goalkeeper, Favio Marte, made crucial saves, including a full-stretch parry from a curling free kick in the second half. The performance in the Concacaf Caribbean Cup has been challenging for Jamaican clubs. In addition to Cavalier FC's draws, fellow Jamaican teams Portmore United and Mt Pleasant FA both lost their opening games in the competition. This indicates a difficult campaign for Jamaican representation in this regional tournament. Cavalier FC's struggles to find the back of the net have been a recurring theme in their recent matches. The team's inability to convert scoring chances, coupled with strong goalkeeping from opponents like Marte, has resulted in their current standing in the group. The club will need to address its offensive shortcomings to improve its chances in the remaining fixtures. | news | named-sources | null

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