On Friday, Venezuela showcased its strength on the pitch by defeating Trinidad 4-1 during a friendly match played at the Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadion. The local team saw goals from Delvin Alfonzo, who netted twice (14’ and 21’ of the second half), as well as Salomón Rondón, who added two more (35’ and 39’ of the second half). Trinidad’s lone goal came from Reon Moore at 6’ into the second half.
Delvin Alfonzo was undoubtedly the star of the match, contributing significantly with his two goals and two attempts on goal. Similarly, Salomón Rondón had a remarkable performance, also scoring twice and taking two shots.
Venezuela’s head coach, Oswaldo Vizcarrondo Araujo, set up a tactical 4-3-3 formation that featured Cristopher Varela in goal, supported by defenders Jon Aramburu, Andruws Araujo, Diego Osío, and Luis Balbo. In midfield, the trio of Delvin Alfonzo, Jorge Yriarte, and Gustavo González operated effectively, while the attacking line comprised of Keiber Lamadrid, Alejandro Marqués, and Gleiker Mendoza.
On the other side, Trinidad’s coach Derek King opted for a similar 4-3-3 setup, with Denzil Smith guarding the net, defended by Rio Cardines, Justin García, Jackie Jerrin, and Dantaye Gilbert. The midfielders Andre Rampersad, Duane Muckette, and Ryan Telfer worked tirelessly, while the forward line included Levi García, Reon Moore, and Noah Powder.
Referee Rustam Lutfullin officiated the match, ensuring fair play throughout.
Substitutions for Venezuela
60’ – Gustavo González off for Cristian Cásseres Jr.
61’ – Keiber Lamadrid off for Telasco Segovia and Alejandro Marqués off for Salomón Rondón.
76’ – Luis Balbo off for Teo Quintero and Gleiker Mendoza off for Carlos Sosa.
77’ – Jorge Yriarte off for Luis González.
85’ – Delvin Alfonzo off for Jovanny Bolívar and Cristopher Varela off for Jesús Camargo.
Yellow Cards for Venezuela:
27’ – Gleiker Mendoza
Substitutions for Trinidad
67’ – Ryan Telfer off for Real Gill, Dantaye Gilbert off for Daniel David, Duane Muckette off for Nathaniel James, and Reon Moore off for Roald Mitchell.
73’ – Justin García off for Adam Pierre.
82’ – Rio Cardines off for Jaylen Yearwood.
Yellow Cards for Trinidad:
5’ – Andre Rampersad and 47’ – Real Gill