Kaheim Dixon showcased his scoring prowess but once more, securing a vital victory for Jamaica with a solitary objective towards hosts Trinidad and Tobago in an international friendly on the Hasely Crawford Stadium on Friday.
The 58th-minute strike from Dixon, who emerged because the main scorer within the earlier yr’s schoolboy soccer season with over 40 objectives, underscored his exceptional expertise and potential on the sector.
Assistant coach Merron Gordon praised Dixon’s debut efficiency, stating, “Whenever you see a man like Kaheim rating on his debut, it’s wonderful. That’s the kind of factor we need to see, the transition from schoolboy soccer to worldwide soccer and he acquitted himself properly.”
Each groups creating alternatives
The match noticed each groups creating alternatives, with Trinidad threatening early on by a long-range shot from Kaihim Thomas, properly saved by Jamaican goalkeeping captain Kemar Foster. Nevertheless, it was Dixon and Alex Marshall who proved to be Jamaica’s most influential gamers all through the sport.
After a tense first half the place each groups had their moments, Dixon lastly broke the impasse within the second half. Capitalizing on a superb by ball from Romeo Guthrie, Dixon showcased his ability by dismissing a defender and slotting dwelling a shot previous the goalkeeper.
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Jamaica continued to say dominance within the latter levels of the sport, with Suelae McCalla and Jason Wright coming near extending the lead. Regardless of Trinidad’s late surge, Jamaica held on to safe the victory.
Each groups met their goals
Reflecting on the match, Gordon expressed satisfaction with the group’s efficiency, stating, “Video games like this are at all times powerful. It was sport. Each groups met their goals, which was to show these boys as a lot as potential and I believed we did that.”
Trinidad coach Angus Eve echoed related sentiments, emphasizing the significance of offering precious expertise to his younger gamers by such encounters.
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General, Dixon’s debut objective marked a big second for Jamaica, highlighting the promising expertise rising from the schoolboy soccer circuit and signaling a vibrant future for the Reggae Boyz on the worldwide stage.
