Jamaica tighten grip on Group B with 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago

On the very day Jamaica mourned the passing of soccer icon Allan “Talent” Cole, the Reggae Boyz delivered a becoming tribute on the Nationwide Stadium.

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Backed by greater than 25,000 supporters, they claimed a 2-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in Tuesday’s Concacaf World Cup qualifier, cementing their place on the summit of Group B.

It was a efficiency that transcended the scoreboard—an emotional salute to one of many nation’s biggest ever gamers.

Cadamarteri opens his account

The opener arrived within the thirty sixth minute, sparked by a decided header from Greg Leigh into the penalty space. Younger ahead Bailey Cadamarteri stole a march on the Trinidad protection, spun sharply, and drilled low previous Denzil Smith. It was the Leeds-born striker’s first senior worldwide purpose, scored on solely his second cap and debut at house.

Trinidad, nevertheless, had already endured heartbreak when stand-in captain Levi Garcia noticed a high quality strike within the twenty ninth minute cancelled by VAR for a fractional however appropriate offside—the primary of three chalked-off efforts for him on the night time.

Russell doubles the benefit

Simply earlier than the hour mark, Jamaica struck once more. A defensive miscue by Kobi Henry offered the ball to Jon Russell, who was clearly in an offside place and he gratefully lashed house within the 57th minute. After one other prolonged VAR test, the purpose stood—labeled as a deliberate backpass and never a deflection.

The Soca Warriors continued to battle, and Garcia twice extra discovered the online (63rd and 71st), however every time the flag and know-how intervened.

Warriors falter regardless of the numbers

By the ultimate whistle, Trinidad had dominated possession (55 %), common 13 photographs to Jamaica’s 10, and accomplished rather more passes. But their lack of composure in each containers proved pricey.

For coach Dwight Yorke, the defeat stretched his winless run to 6 video games, whereas Steve McClaren celebrated a second consecutive clear sheet to shut the primary window with six factors from two matches, whilst unconvincing as they had been.

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Elsewhere within the Qualifiers

In Willemstad, Curaçao edged Bermuda 3-2, due to a late winner from Tyrese Noslin after early targets from Tahith Chong (14’, 26’). Bermuda rallied by means of Kane Crichlow (35’) and Djair Parfitt-Williams (42’) earlier than Noslin struck within the seventy fifth.

Group C noticed Costa Rica and Haiti sharing six targets equally. The hosts led 2-0 earlier than Duckens Nazon hit a sensational second-half hat-trick (55’, 58’, 86’). However heartbreak adopted when Juan Vargas equalized in stoppage time. In Tegucigalpa, Honduras dispatched Nicaragua 2-0, with Romell Quioto (47’) and Alexy Vega (90+1’) heading in the right direction.

What comes subsequent

The qualifiers resume on October 10, when Jamaica visits Curaçao and Trinidad and Tobago journey to Bermuda.

Groups: Jamaica: Jahmali Waite; Damion Lowe (Mason Holgate 80’), Richard King, Dexter Lembikisa, Greg Leigh; Isaac Hayden, Kasey Palmer (Karoy Anderson 53’), Jon Russell (Jahshaun Anglin 78’); Renaldo Cephas, Tyreece Campbell (Kaheim Dixon 53’), Bailey Cadamarteri (Shamar Nicholson 78’).
Booked: Palmer (24’), Hayden (43’), Dixon (87’), Lembikisa (90+4’).
Subs not used: Kemar Foster, Tafari Chambers, Jamoi Topey, Ronaldo Webster, Kevon Lambert, Warner Brown, Michail Antonio.

Trinidad and Tobago: Denzil Smith; Noah Powder, Kobi Henry, Josiah Trimmingham, Rio Cardines; Tyrese Spicer (Kaïlé Auvray 74’), Andre Rampersad, Wayne Frederick (Jerrin Jackie 74’), Dante Sealy (Ryan Telfer 65’); Levi Garcia (Justin Obikwu 74’), Steffen Yeates (Nathaniel James 65’).
Booked: None.
Subs not used: Jabari St. Hillaire, Marvin Phillip, Andre Raymond, Darnell Hospedales, Isaiah Garcia, Justin Garcia, Actual Gill.

Referee: Mario Escobar (Guatemala)

Assistant Referees: Luis Ventura (El Salvador), Humberto Panjoj (Guatemala)

Fourth Official: Sergio Reyna (Guatemala)

VAR: Diego Ojer (Spain)

Group B Standings