SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS, Dominican Republic, (CMC) – Despite a 2-1 second-leg defeat to Dominican Republic side Cibao FC, Jamaican club Cavalier FC claimed the 2024 Concacaf Caribbean Cup title in dramatic fashion, following the away goals rule. The aggregate score of 2-2 secured Cavalier’s historic victory at the Estadio Cibao FC here Tuesday.

Carrying a slender 1-0 advantage from the first leg courtesy of Shaquille Stein’s decisive strike, Cavalier entered the contest as slight favourites. Stein’s goal had cemented his position as the tournament’s leading scorer with eight goals.
Cibao FC quickly set the tone in the return leg, levelling the aggregate in the 27th minute when Juan Díaz coolly converted a penalty. Moments later, the home side surged ahead as Rivaldo Correa nodded home a cross from Ernesto Trinidad, igniting the crowd and flipping the series 2-1 on aggregate.

Cavalier, however, refused to crumble under the mounting pressure. Dwayne Atkinson delivered the critical equalizer in the 54th minute, calmly slotting the ball into the net to restore parity at 2-2 and regain control of the tie through the away goals rule.

The remainder of the match featured high-octane drama. Cibao’s José Barreto nearly produced a highlight-reel goal from midfield in the 70th minute, only for Cavalier goalkeeper Vino Barclett to tip the ball over the crossbar.
Minutes later, Orlando Russell missed a golden opportunity to seal the game for Cavalier, firing just wide of the left post.

Barclett’s heroics continued as he denied Eddipo Rodríguez’s long-range effort in the 85th minute and watched Jalmaro Calvin’s close-range strike ricochet off the post in the dying moments.
Cibao FC launched a desperate offensive push in stoppage time, but Barclett’s composure ensured Cavalier held firm.

The victory marks a triumphant moment for Cavalier FC, which was runners-up in the 2023 edition of the tournament. By claiming the 2024 title, Cavalier not only lifted their first Caribbean Cup trophy but also secured a berth in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup, entering directly into the Round of 16