March 31, 2021
A late goal by Emile Saimovici playing his second international game for Barbados ensured a crucial 1-0 victory against Anguilla last night, during their second Group D match of the CONCACAF Qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Playing at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium in the Dominican Republic, midfielder Saimovici brought much joy to Barbados’ bench in the 81st minute. A well-placed corner kick compliments forward Ryan Trotman was met by a powerful header from Saimovici for the match-winning goal.
A native of Vancouver, Saimovici is the son of a Romanian-Canadian father and a Barbadian mother. He played at Clark College in Vancouver and Centennial College in Toronto, where he was named an OCAA league all-star in 2013–14. He has played in both Canada and the United States.