In the opening match of Group B, Trinidad faced Curacao, resulting in a scoreless draw as neither team could find the back of the net.
Jackie Jerrin emerged as a standout player, showcasing impressive defensive skills for Trinidad. On the other side, Curacao’s Arjany Martha was equally commendable in defense.
Trinidad’s head coach, Dwight Yorke, implemented a 4-5-1 formation featuring Denzil Smith in goal; Kobi Henry, Josiah Trimmingham, Andre Rampersad, and Rio Cardines in defense; a midfield comprising Tyrese Spicer, Dante Sealy, Daniel Phillips, Levi García, and Kevin Molino; with Noah Powder leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Curacao, under coach Dick Advocaat, also adopted a 4-5-1 setup, parading Eloy Room as goalkeeper; Shurandy Sambo, Sherel Floranus, Riechedly Bazoer, and Jurien Gaari in defense; a midfield with Roshon Van Eijma, Jearl Margaritha, Livano Comenencia, Leandro Bacuna, and Juninho Bacuna; and Jeremy Antonisse up front.
The match took place at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, officiated by Katia García Mendoza.
Looking ahead, Trinidad is set to visit Jamaica in their next fixture, while Curacao will host Bermuda.
Trinidad Substitutions:
83’ 2T – Levi García was replaced by Justin Obikwu
84’ 2T – Kevin Molino and Dante Sealy were substituted for Steffen Yeates and Ryan Telfer respectively
92’ 2T – Josiah Trimmingham came off for Jackie Jerrin
Yellow Cards for Trinidad:
10’ 1T Denzil Smith
42’ 1T Kevin Molino
19’ 2T Rio Cardines
31’ 2T Daniel Phillips
51’ 2T Justin Obikwu
Curacao Substitutions:
62’ 2T – Livano Comenencia was replaced by Jürgen Locadia and Jearl Margaritha by Tahith Chong
66’ 2T – Riechedly Bazoer came off for Arjany Martha
86’ 2T – Jeremy Antonisse was substituted for Tyrese Noslin and Juninho Bacuna for Godfried Roemeratoe
Yellow Card for Curacao:
44’ 1T Livano Comenencia