The Trinidad and Tobago Boys National Under-15 Team opened their Concacaf Championship campaign this morning with a 3-0 loss to Costa Rica at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Costa Rica scored all three goals in the opening 20 minutes and, although the Elite Team was able to subsequently stem …
Read More »CAC: T&T women held by Nicaragua after squandering two-goal lead; Rochford strikes but U-20s kayoed by Costa Rica
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team must wait to learn if they will appear in the semifinal round of the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, after squandering a two-goal lead tonight against Nicaragua in Barranquilla, Colombia. The surprise withdrawal of Haiti from the women’s tournament meant that …
Read More »Showdown at the Ato Boldon Stadium; can T&T U-20 women outgun Haiti?
When Caribbean rivals Trinidad and Tobago and Haiti meet from 6.30pm today in a CONCACAF Under-20 Women’s encounter, there will be, coach Jamaal Shabazz promises, fireworks. Addressing the media at yesterday’s press briefing at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva, Shabazz compared the match-up to what happens in the classic …
Read More »U-20 Women: Shabazz claims “underdog” status at home; tips Prince to sizzle
When the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Under-20 first take the field from 6.30pm tomorrow at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva in the CONCACAF Under-20 tournament, it is their Haitian opponents who, coach Jamaal Shabazz says, will be the favourites to walk away victorious. “We don’t mind the underdog …
Read More »T&T U-15s lose 4-0 to C/Rica; Latapy: Tactical awareness and experience made the difference
Trinidad and Tobago National Under-15 head coach Russell Latapy pointed to experience and tactical awareness, as two areas in which his charges must improve after they started their CONCACAF Under-15 Championship campaign today with a 4-0 loss to Costa Rica in Bradenton, Florida, USA. The young Soca Warriors conceded two …
Read More »From paramedic to pro: Jamille Boatswain signs two-year deal with C/Rica’s Alajuelense
Trinidad and Tobago international striker Jamille “Balo” Boatswain has agreed a two-year deal with Costa Rica top flight club, LD Alajuelense, and hopes to fly to San José on Monday night to meet his new teammates for the first time. The only remaining obstacle is for Boatswain’s last Pro League club, Defence Force, to …
Read More »Kelvin: Warriors are contending still; but defending set pieces is key to Russia 2018 hopes
We had two hugely important games this past week and we lost them both. Playing away to the USA and Costa Rica was always going to be a tough test but did we actually do as well as we might have? Let’s have a look. I am sure Dennis Lawrence, …
Read More »Retired FIFA referee: T&T should have had a penalty and Costa Rica deserved a red card
“This very serious offence should, with no doubt, have resulted in a penalty being awarded to the Trinidad and Tobago team and the offending Costa Rica player being shown the red card in keeping with the Laws of the game: Law 12 – ‘Denying a goal or an obvious goalscoring opportunity’.” …
Read More »Lawrence and Molino: T&T matched Costa Rica stride for stride and should have had a penalty!
The Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team players and staff were disappointed but not deflated this morning as they came to grips with a hard- fought 2-1 Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying loss away to Costa Rica in San José. The Soca Warriors lost team captain Kenwyne Jones to an …
Read More »Far from finished: T&T go down fighting in San José but Panama result offers hope
Trinidad and Tobago lost their third successive match in the CONCACAF Hex last night with a 2-1 defeat to Costa Rica in San José. And, at the final whistle, the Soca Warriors conceded further ground to their five opponents in the quest for the three and a half qualification spots available for …
Read More »D-Day in San José: Warriors must show mettle against Costa Rica or say adios to 2018 World Cup
If the boys in red, black and white strip are ready to do any and everything for the flag, then now is the time to show it. If the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team do not leave Costa Rica with a point tonight, when they battle the host nation …
Read More »Fight like your lives depend on it! World Cup 2006 goalie gives view on USA, C/Rica tests
Trinidad and Tobago football has two absolutely crucial World Cup qualifiers coming up and we have to find a way to get two results. It will not be easy but I’m sure we all know that. Let’s go back for a quick look at the last two qualifiers. Against Mexico, …
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