Robinhood Rout Slingerz FC to Storm into CFU Club Shield Semifinals
ARIMA, Trinidad (July 28, 2026) — Ravello Ziegler scored twice as SV Robinhood of Suriname cruised to a commanding 4-0 win over Slingerz FC of Guyana on Tuesday at the Larry Gomes Stadium, securing a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 CFU Club Shield.
Renske Adipi opened the scoring late in the first half, and Ziegler struck twice after the interval. Gilberto Cronie played a key role in the victory, setting up two goals. The emphatic win sends the Surinamese club into the final four, where they will face Jamaica's Mt. Pleasant FA for a place in the championship match.
Robinhood controlled possession from the opening whistle and dictated the tempo. However, Slingerz FC nearly took a surprise lead in the 35th minute when they failed to capitalize on a promising opportunity.
The missed chance proved costly just two minutes later. Adipi collected the ball outside the penalty area and fired a powerful shot that beat goalkeeper Jamaine Cumberbatch, giving Robinhood a 1-0 lead in the 37th minute.
Robinhood carried the lead into halftime and returned after the break in complete control, patiently maintaining possession while limiting Slingerz's attacking opportunities.
Their dominance was rewarded in the 59th minute when Cronie's goal-bound effort was cleverly redirected over the line by Ravello Ziegler to double the Surinamese side's advantage.
Seven minutes later, Cronie was involved again, threading a precise pass to Dimitrio Andro, who calmly slotted past Cumberbatch, making it 3-0.
Ziegler completed his brace in the 75th minute with an excellent individual effort. The forward weaved past multiple defenders before placing a composed finish in the far corner, capping an outstanding performance.
Slingerz FC's best chance to pull a goal back came in the 83rd minute, when Neron Barrow found himself unmarked inside the penalty area. However, with time and space to finish, he sent his effort over the crossbar, underscoring a frustrating evening for the Guyanese side.
Robinhood continued to press forward in the closing stages but was unable to add to its tally. The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive 4-0 victory as the Surinamese club advanced comfortably to the semifinals.
Robinhood will now face Mt. Pleasant FA of Jamaica in the semifinals, while Slingerz FC exits the 2026 CFU Club Shield following its quarterfinal defeat.