Trinidad and Tobago were looking to make amends for their shocking home loss to Bermuda in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Soca Warriors failed to take the majority of their chances, however, and the Bermuda defense held tough. Kenwyne Jones (pictured, red) rose up for a decisive headed goal to bring the first half to its close at 1-0.In the second half, the teams played with equal possession but without creating many opportunities. Trinidad and Tobago held to its 1-0 lead for the win and the full three points at home in Port of Spain.
Guyana are the only team in CONCACAF to play their first two matches at home during to swapping home legs with Bermuda, so they were looking to take advantage of the full six points available to them this week to put pressure on group favorites Trinidad and Tobago. Barbados visited Georgetown riding high after a 4-0 friendly win over St. Lucia in late August. However, the higher-ranked home side snatched the lead midway through the first period, an advantage that held into the half.
The Jaguars of Guyana continued to apply pressure to the visitors in the second half, and the second goal was found with fifteen minutes left to play. Guyana won the match 2-0 and now lead the group on goal differential. Guyana next host Bermuda on Tuesday, and Barbados host Trinidad and Tobago that same afternoon.
Goals:
Trinidad and Tobago
Kenwyne Jones 45
Guyana
Shawn Beveney 25
Charles Pollard 75
Match Reports:
Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8KYh7Pqqd4 (Trinidad v. Bermuda)
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