Costa Rica routs Cayman Islands in 21-0 international shutout

A lopsided affair at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto saw the Costa Rican women’s national team dismantle the Cayman Islands 21-0 on April 11. The hosts maintained relentless pressure from the opening whistle, turning the Group C encounter into a historic demonstration of attacking dominance that left the visitors struggling to survive.

Valeria del Campo ignited the onslaught in the 10th minute, sparking a flurry of goals that saw Priscila Chinchilla and Mariana Benavides build a commanding lead before the match reached its midpoint. Despite Naomi Wilson’s persistent efforts in goal—who managed several close-range saves to stave off an even higher tally—the Cayman defense collapsed under the sheer volume of Costa Rican crosses and set-piece opportunities.

The second half offered no respite for the visitors, as María Salas and Sheika Scott exploited gaps in a fatigued Cayman backline. Injuries further hampered the Cayman side, which struggled to track the pace of the Costa Rican rotation. By the final whistle, Chinchilla had anchored the attack in a performance that pushed the team to a 9-0 halftime lead and eventually a 21-0 victory. This result leaves the Cayman Islands at the bottom of Group C with a minus 38 goal difference, heading into their upcoming match against Grenada.