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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—On Tuesday, the Trinidad and Tobago Soca Warriors registered their first win in Cuba in 17 years to e-book their spot within the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Needing only a draw to advance after a 2-1 benefit within the first leg, the Soca Warriors trounced Cuba 4-0 because of a brace from Isaiah Lee and targets from Kevin Molino and Nathaniel James.
Head coach Dwight Yorke mentioned he was delighted with the result. “It’s trigger for a little bit of celebration. We haven’t achieved the double over Cuba for fairly a while.
“Sooner or later, we’ve got certified for a significant event just like the Gold Cup. We now have a small matter to cope with St Kitts (and Nevis) on June 6 and Costa Rica on the tenth, so we’ve got some work to do,” Yorke mentioned after the victory.
“From a tactical perspective, we felt that if we grew to become resilient and exhausting to beat, these gamers would grow to be determined.
“We’re a piece in progress. A few of these gamers have solely been right here 10 days. It received’t be good, however we proceed to construct,” he added.
Cuba discovered themselves on the again foot within the third minute when Romario Torres obtained a purple card.
The hosts then opened the rating within the twenty second minute with a purpose by Lee, who struck with a right-footed shot within the penalty space.
Lee scored once more within the thirty seventh minute earlier than Molino elevated the lead within the 51st minute, and James put a bow on the win within the 84th minute with a left-footed shot to the underside proper nook.
