SV Robinhood 2–0 La Clery FL
CONCACAF Caribbean Shield | 26 July 2026

SV Robinhood of Suriname began their CONCACAF Caribbean Shield campaign with a professional 2–0 victory over La Clery FL from French Guiana on 26 July 2026. The match, played at the Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadium in Paramaribo, saw the home side control proceedings from start to finish to claim a crucial opening win in the group stage.

Dominant First Half Display

Robinhood imposed their physicality and technical quality early on. They created several half-chances in the opening 20 minutes, with winger Shaquille Pinas forcing a sharp save from the La Clery goalkeeper. The breakthrough came in the 29th minute when a well-worked corner found defender Denzel Breeveld unmarked at the back post. He headed downwards, and the ball bounced into the net off the post.

La Clery struggled to cope with Robinhood’s intensity. Their midfield was overrun, and they rarely threatened the home goal. The Surinamese champions doubled their lead just before halftime. A counter-attack in the 43rd minute saw striker Jamilhio Rigters run onto a through ball, hold off a defender, and slot calmly past the goalkeeper to make it 2–0.

Second Half: Professional Game Management

Robinhood were content to sit deeper in the second half, protecting their two-goal cushion while looking for opportunities on the break. La Clery improved after the interval, enjoying more possession, but they lacked the cutting edge in the final third. Their best chance came in the 68th minute when a free kick from just outside the box was headed narrowly over the crossbar.

The home side nearly added a third in the 82nd minute, but Rigters saw his low shot saved by the goalkeeper. In the end, 2–0 was a fair reflection of Robinhood’s superiority.

Tournament Implications

SV Robinhood, a traditional powerhouse in Surinamese football, will be aiming to advance deep into the CONCACAF Caribbean Shield. This victory gives them a strong start in the group, while La Clery FL must regroup quickly to keep their qualification hopes alive. The clean sheet will particularly please Robinhood’s coaching staff, who emphasised defensive solidity in the build-up.