Soca Warriors Online Discussion Forum
Sports => Football => Topic started by: E-man on October 22, 2014, 09:38:38 AM
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As usual, any updates/scores, shout-outs, reports, predictions, views, etc, on the Costa Rica WNT vs T&T WNT 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship semi-final/2015 World Cup Qualifiers game at PPL Park, Chester, PA 4:30 PM EDT on the 24th of October 2014 will be posted here, this way, we can maintain the message board and not make it look too scrappy with un-necessary or related headlines and postings on game day.
For the internet users, you can follow the game at:
Ticket Info for PPL Park (http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/ppl-park/ppl-park-non-union-events-calendar)
Possible Online Streams.
CONCACAF Gamecast (http://www.concacaf.com/category/world-cup-qualifying-women/game-detail/211469)
Foxsoccer2go.com (http://www.foxsoccer2go.com/match/eventid/969445/costa_rica_v_trinidad)
Possible TV Station.
FOX Sports 2
Trinidad & Tobago Squad
Goalkeepers
Kimika Forbes, Tinesha Palmer.
Defenders
Ayanna Russell, Rhea Belgrave, Arin King, Liana Hinds, Brianna Ryce, Khadisha Debessette, Lauren Hutchinson, Patrice Superville.
Midfielders
Khadidra Debessette, Maylee Attin Johnson, Janine Francois, Karyn Forbes, Anique Walker.
Forwards
Mariah Shade, Dernelle Mascall, Tasha St Louis, Ahkeela Mollon, Kennya Cordner.
Coach - Randy Waldrum.
Costa Rica Squad
GOALKEEPERS
Dinnia Díaz, Yirlania Arroyo
DEFENDERS
Gabriela Guillén, Mariam Ugalde, Diana Sáenz, Carol Sánchez, Daniela Cruz, Noelia Bermúdez, Yesmi Rodríguez, Fabiola Sánchez
MIDFIELDERS
Mariana Benavides, Gloriana Villalobos, Shirley Cruz Traña, Lixy Rodríguez, Cristin Granados, Katherine Alvarado
FORWARDS
Carolina Venegas, Raquel Rodríguez, Daphnne Herrera, Wendy Acosta
COACH - Carlos Avedissian
Updates to follow as we get more info, so keep checking back.
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taking my family to this game
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For those that are thinking of attending and still need info:
http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/ppl-park/ppl-park-non-union-events-calendar
This is a double header with the other match, USA v Mexico after at 9:30 PM EDT.
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Soca women, T&T is behind you!
T&T we want ah goal !
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Warriors!!! We can do it ladies!!!
We can beat this team with some good tactical play and tight defense.
Finish as much as possible of those scoring opportunities on friday.
Let's go!!!
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Warriors!!! We can do it ladies!!!
We can beat this team with some good tactical play and tight defense.
Finish as much as possible of those scoring opportunities on friday.
Let's go!!!
That's why I wanted to see us play a little bit more vs Guatemala even Haiti to a certain extent. We will have to show well in this game.
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Good luck Princesses!! You can do it!!
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Good luck Princesses!! You can do it!!
Warrior princesses ...
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Number 9 Carolina Venegas for Costa Rica is poisionm he can dribble, pass, shoot and she quick. Arin King go have to bully she, but Arin have a yellow, she have to becareful to.
Cedeno and Acosta is good to.
Any Costa Rica players suspended or carrying yellows?
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Look nah we already played the number one ranked team in the world and held our own- if we could put together the defensive end and have the offensive players take care ah business, we ought to be in good standing.
We have some big time players that have yet to light it up. This could be our break out game. Go Ladies Go !!!!! And done plan to quit work and be at all the games in Canada Next year.
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The Costa Rica Women’s team is concerned about Trinidad & Tobago’s speed and physical strength. Kennya Cordner, Ahkeela Mollon, Arin King, and captain Maylee Attin-Johnson are identified as principal players. They even sent a strategist to spy on us during the recent Women’s Caribbean Cup.
http://www.nacion.com/deportes/futbol-internacional/Trinidad-peligroso-velocidad-fortaleza-fisica_0_1446855352.html
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Number 9 Carolina Venegas for Costa Rica is poisionm he can dribble, pass, shoot and she quick. Arin King go have to bully she, but Arin have a yellow, she have to becareful to.
Cedeno and Acosta is good to.
Any Costa Rica players suspended or carrying yellows?
Cards don't carry over. :yellowcard: :bringiton: to the next rounds :nailbiting: :whew:
King doesn't bully 😜 however one better be looking over their shoulder when she is about to get tackled as one will end up on her a@@. Just ask Wambach :challenge:
Go Soca Warrior Women Goooooooo !!!!!!
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Good luck Princesas! God Bless!
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Exciting times for the women they deserve to be where they are. They rrepresent us well. Imagine what they can do with a Lil bit more preparation and pratice games. :beermug: we beating the lady ticos.
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First up i want wish the coaching and our young women warriors the best in tomorrow's game....... we are behind each of you all the way...give it your level best..!!...... Also i'm happy to point out that i've just finished reading an aricle with the coaching staff making it absolutely clear to the team to remain focus with the task at hand, which is tomorrow's game amd not be distacted by anything including the finamcial incentive !! the main goal is tomorrow's game... again best wishes ladies god bless....
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First up i want wish the coaching and our young women warriors the best in tomorrow's game....... we are behind each of you all the way...give it your level best..!!...... Also i'm happy to point out that i've just finished reading an aricle with the coaching staff making it absolutely clear to the team to remain focus with the task at hand, which is tomorrow's game amd not be distacted by anything including the finamcial incentive !! the main goal is tomorrow's game... again best wishes ladies god bless....
Can we get link to that article you read, thanks?
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its @ trinidad and tobago football federation
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Women set for strong challenge in semi-final clash with Costa Rica.
By Shaun Fuentes (TTFA).
Spirits are high but the focus is real for T&T Women’s Team
That was the description of the Trinidad and Tobago Senior Women’s Team camp in Philadelphia coming from head coach Randy Waldrum on the eve of this country’s CONCACAF Semi-final round clash with Costa Rica on Friday at the Philadelphia’s PPL Park
Waldrum also expressed thanks to the Government of the Republic and the TTFA for the incentive announced to the squad as they continue to embark on qualification for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada.
The American-born head coach said there have been improvements to injured players Tasha St Louis, Karyn Forbes, Janine Francois and Ayana Russell.
“I think the spirit is really high. The girls are focused and it’s been that way for all three games so far. I think they are confident but respectful of Costa Rica for sure,” Waldrum told TTFA Media.
He added that the team has improved with every match.
“I’m extremely pleased with the team’s performances. I think they were outstanding against the USA with playing the way I wanted them to. And then against Haiti they showed great resilience and fortitude to get the points with a player down and then we came out and did a great job against Guatemala. We’re not yet close to where I’ll like the team to be but we have gotten better with every game,” Waldrum added.
The former University of Notra Dame University coach pointed out that Petrotrin’s assistance with the training camp in Palo Seco and the TTFA’e efforts to get the team to Dallas for a short training camp ahead of the opening match against USA were vital to the team’s progress.
“I think it was huge, getting the team into Dallas a few days before the first match. And the TTFA, inspite of all the struggles, made the effort to get the team together for the camp. We couldn’t have done this without having the full squad together in such an environment.
We couldn’t have gotten the US-based players to return to Trinidad and so we felt it would be good to get everyone together in Dallas. I have to thank the Association for allowing it and a huge thanks to Petrotrin also for their beach camp and their assistance.”
Waldrum said he saw Anique Walker, Lianna Hinds and Brianna Ryce for the first time during the Dallas camp.
“I would have liked it for a bit longer but I understood we had to work with the resources the TTFA could provide and we’re grateful because it allowed me to see some of these players for the first time and really get them ready for the tournament,” Waldrum said.
In light of the announcement of the incentive by the Government, Waldrum expressed his delight but warned that the players have been told to keep their eye on the main prize.
“We’re all on cloud nine. Some of the girls found out before me and we’re all extremely thankful and appreciative. I’d like to say special thanks to the Government, Petrotrin and the TTFA including President Tim Kee and Mr Phillips for their efforts and for recognizing what these ladies have done. This couldn’t have come at a better time
“But what I shared with the players last night is it we can pat ourselves a bit on the shoulder but we haven’t achieved anything yet. I challenged them not to lose focus because our goal is not done yet,” Waldrum concluded.
The winner of each semifinal match earns a chance to play for the regional crown in the Championship match, scheduled for 6 PM on Sunday, October 26, also at PPL Park. The semifinal losers will play off on Sunday at 3 PM, for the region’s final direct ticket to the Women’s World Cup.
In all, the CONCACAF Women’s Championship will qualify its top three finishers directly to the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the fourth-placed team earning the right to face Ecuador – South American qualifying’s fourth place finisher -- in a playoff later this year for an additional World Cup bid. As host of the Women’s World Cup 2015, Canada has already secured its place in next year’s tournament.
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But wait - in truth what's with Tasha St Louis? She has been quiet -- two players who need to bust out St Louis and Mollon- now is the time- YES we CAN
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Princesses seek World Cup spot in Concacaf battle with Costa Rica.
T&T Guardian Reports.
Top-ranked Caribbean and Central America teams, T&T and Costa Rica, will lock horns tonight in search of a place in the final of the Concacaf Women’s Championship, and more importantly, a spot at next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup.
The teams will open a semifinal double-header at PPL Park, Chester, Pennsylvania, from 5.30 pm, before Group A winner, USA and Group B runner-up, Mexico, clash from 8.30 pm.
Tonight’s semifinal opens three opportunities for the local women, fondly dubbed the Soca Princesses, to secure their first ever spot at a Women’s World Cup. A win will guarantee that while a loss will mean T&T will try again in Sunday’s third place playoff.
The winner of the third place match will also qualify for the World Cup, while the loser will earn a “half spot” in a two-match intercontinental playoff against Comnebol’s Ecuador for the final qualifying spot between the two confederations.
But coach Randy Waldrum and his charges would be keen to see his team secure that much desired World Cup berth in one go.
“I think the spirit is really high. The girls are focused and it’s been that way for all three games so far. I think they are confident but respectful of Costa Rica for sure,” he said ahead of tonight’s fixture.
“I’m extremely pleased with the team’s performances. I think they were outstanding against the USA with playing the way I wanted them to. And then against Haiti, they showed great resilience and fortitude to get the points with a player down and then we came out and did a great job against Guatemala. We’re not yet close to where I’ll like the team to be but we have gotten better with every game,” Waldrum added.
Tonight, T&T, which advanced from a runner-up finish in Group B with one loss (1-0 to the USA) and two wins (1-0 to Haiti and 2-1 to Guatemala), will match up against a Costa Rica team which has scored three times more goals—nine, and has conceded two after three straight wins, one of which was against Mexico.
Like T&T, Costa Rica was a cut above the rest in its qualifying tournament. The team won each of its matches prior to the Concacaf event, including a 3-0 victory over host team Guatemala in playoff/final.
And, while Costa Rica has proven to be a tactically sound team, it has its own reservations regarding T&T. The team’s technical assistant, an observer in T&T’s prior matches, admitted T&T’s strength and speed and quality in the likes of forward Kennya Cordner, newly converted winger, Ahkeela Mollon, and captain Maylee Attin Johnson could be a problem.
“Trinidad is similar to Jamaica: very fast and strong. It has a system similar to that seen in the tournament with 4-3-3. We must further strengthen the analysis and enhance our strengths,” the technical assistant was quoted as saying in La Nacion, a news source of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s line-up boasts a number of potent attackers in the likes of Caronline Venehas (9) and Raquel Rodriguez Cedeno (11).
Venegas scored the lone goal in Costa Rica’s win over Mexico and another pair against Martinique in the team’s 6-1 win, while Cedeno scored the winning goal against Jamaica and another two goals against Martinique only three minutes after coming on as a late substitute. Another player to watch is two-time UEFA Champions League winner, Shirley Cruz Traña, a marshall in Costa Rica’s midfield.
On the other side, T&T received a boost in the return of starting goalkeeper Kimika Forbes, who served a one-match ban after her expulsion against Haiti.
A handful of players who suffered slight injuries before and during the tournament including Tasha St Louis, Janine Francois, Karyn Forbes and Ayanna Russell are said to be fit to play, while Cordner, the team’s top scorer, Mollon, assist leader, and other starters have gotten ample time to recuperate after playing their three group matches in five days.
T&T Squad
Kimika Forbes, Tinesha Palmer (GK); Ayanna Russell, Rhea Belgrave, Arin King, Liana Hinds, Brianna Ryce, Khadisha Debessette, Lauren Hutchinson, Patrice Superville (Def); Khadidra Debessette, Maylee Attin Johnson, Janine Francois, Karyn Forbes, Anique Walker (Mid); Mariah Shade, Dernelle Mascall, Tasha St Louis, Ahkeela Mollon, Kennya Cordner (Fwd).
Fixtures
Costa Rica v T&T, PPL Park, Chester, Pennsylvania, 5.30 pm
USA v Mexico, PPL Park, 8.30 pm
Soca Princesses look for World Cup spot
By Ian Prescott (Express).
Glory Road
It’s D-day. The day either Trinidad and Tobago or Costa Rica qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time.
The teams go for an automatic qualifying spot into next year’ s World Cup in Canada, when they meet from 4.30 p.m., today in the first of two semi-finals at the 2014 CONCACAF Women Championship at PPL Park in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Later at 7.30, the No.1 world-ranked United States take on Mexico in the second semi-final. Both winners earn direct berths into the final. The two losers will meet again on Sunday for a third automatic World Cup spot, while the team eventually finishing fourth can also reach the World Cup via a two-leg playoff against the South American third-placed finishers.
Yesterday, head coach Randy Waldrum was elated with the incentive announced by the Trinidad and Tobago Government for the team. Following discussions with the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), Sport Minister Rupert Griffith has pledged each player $50,000 for their efforts in the qualifying series.
“A huge thank you to Dr. (Rupert) Griffith, Mr. (Raymond) Tim Kee, & Mr. (Sheldon) Phillips for what you did for our T&T women national team,“ Waldrum said via twitter.
He also told TTFA Media: “We’re all on cloud nine. Some of the girls found out before me and we’re all extremely thankful and appreciative. I’d like to say special thanks to the Government, Petrotrin and the TTFA including president Tim Kee and Mr (Sheldon) Phillips (general secretary) for their efforts and for recognising what these ladies have done. This couldn’t have come at a better time.”
However, the coach also added: “But what I shared with the players last night is it we can pat ourselves a bit on the shoulder but we haven’t achieved anything yet. I challenged them not to lose focus because our goal is not done yet.” Waldrum also noted that his team’s performances in the tournament had been improving. He said they showed “great resilience and fortitude” against Haiti to “get the points with a player down.”
“We’re not yet close to where I’ll like the team to be but we have gotten better with every game,” he said. And with so much at stake this afternoon, Waldrum will be expecting his players to up the their level yet again.
T&T Squad: - 1. Kamika Forbes (GK), 4-Rhea Belgrave, 5-Arin King, 16-Brianna Ryce; 20-Lauren Hutchinson, 15-Liana Hinds, 7-Dernelle Mascall, 13-Anique Walker, 9-Maylee Attin-Johnson (Capt.), 12-Ahkeela Mollon, 19-Kennya Cordner, 2-Ayanna Russell, 18-Khadisha Debessette, 6-Khadidra Debessete, 11-Janine Francois, 8-Patrice Superville, 14-Karyn Forbes, 10-Tasha St Louis, 3-Mariah Shade, 17-Tenesha Palmer (GK).
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Good the ladies.
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man - Proverbs 3:1-4.
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all - Ecclesiastes 9:11-12
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Becoming a part of history is literally at the ladies feet...all the best to our soca princesses!
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Make this a historic occasion. ..Lady Warriors
All off T and T are willing you to the finish line
Warriors..Warriors .....Warriors
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leh we go Skipper...your time
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To Maylee Attin-Johnson.
You are exceptionally talented in your own rights and the captain of the team. Lead by example and control Costa Rica's midfield general, Shirley Cruz Trana, and your team has a chance of winning this game. Don't, and you could be looking at the third place playoff game to qualify for the next round. That could be a very risky proposition, psychologically.
Good luck Princess Warriors and may the force be with you.
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Any links guys??
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http://www.rojadirecta.me/goto/capodeportes.net/canal-6.php
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http://cricfree.me/soccer/costa-rica-vs-trinidad-tobago-crf6j63e
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GOAL (18’): Costa Rica Women 1-0 T&T
First poor piece of defending I've seen by Arin King for the tournament. Didn't recognize the danger and was on the wrong side of her opponent.
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As de commentators say, T&T eh come out of first gear yet. We playing very slow, eh showing no bite, and making ah setta bad passes.
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We're playing unsettled with too many simple blunders and yes CR came out with more bite
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T&T has not played their usual football at all in this game. Not sure why they are playing so slow and unsettled.
They need to take the game to CR in the 2nd half and dictate the pace.
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HALF-TIME: Costa Rica Women 1-0 T&T. Goal scored by Carolina Venegas in the 18th minute.
This is the worst half of de tournament we've played so far. The only good thing is that we're only down 1-0. Hopefully we'll come out with guns blazing in the second half.
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We are a bit too static. Support of the player in possession has to improve ... particularly in wide, advanced areas.
Yet, yuh could see that there was caution re: incorporating numbers into the attack ... concede a second and salt.
Should really be a nil-nil affair, despite CRC's superiority during the 1st half.
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It should be noted that we did not have a single shot at goal for the entire 1st half and also did not have much possession and keep losing the ball to CR easily.
This needs to change in the 2nd half if we wish to compete and at least pull a goal back.
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Check that throw way.
Arin King cyah make a straight pass all of a sudden
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Look at the state of the passing.
I ent seeing no quality when we win the ball nah.
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Costa Rica like they playing with 15 players, fuss they pressing and hunting in packs. We need to be more competitive in going after loose balls. Technically it's night and day, the gulf between CR and us. King having a tough game.
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Still too much kicking the ball away to no one in particular, especially under little pressure. A little too responsive on defense, but for all of that we're still in it. Attin-Johnson is working her socks off, but needs someone else to step up and provide some additional quality. CR is organised and clearly technically a better unit, but I don't think that they're beyond our ability to score.
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Forbes has been excellent in the little I've seen this second half... very commanding presence.
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Forbes must be the best keeper in the tournament
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Hutchinson is the best dead-ball specialist we have dred? Very hit and miss.
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We're not even giving ourselves a chance with set pieces, we wasted all of them so far
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Given Cordner's contribution with her head, the crosses and set plays have been disappointing. Given the difference in technical and tactical ability, you figure our girls should be doing more when they get them. Still, this has been our most promising period of the match.
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Ah say in the 2nd and 3rd game that we never tried to establish a game. Our midfield never had a presence in any of the group games. We do not have a midfielder to dictate the game. We need to raise our level quick.
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I now seeing something. Go girls!!
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Terrible from Mollon. That should have been the equalizer.
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goooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal
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Goal
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I real bad talk Hutchinson since she came on to the field and she scores. So obviously King is a better free kick specialists than Hutchinson. All to play for again.
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GOAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL (73’): Lauryn Hutchinson equalizes for T&T. Costa Rica Women 1-1 T&T.
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Goal! Just as we talking about set pieces... beautiful service by Arin King, to Hutchinson, who's on the receiving end for a change. Momentum is on our side.
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LOL... on the topic of fatigue, Tony DiCicco say TnT take de first half off so we should be fine :rotfl:
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Finally we took advantage of a set piece and it paid off :wavetowel:
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LOL... on the topic of fatigue, Tony DiCicco say TnT take de first half off so we should be fine :rotfl:
LOL he right
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LOL... on the topic of fatigue, Tony DiCicco say TnT take de first half off so we should be fine :rotfl:
LOL he right
I real laugh too. ;D
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Listen... I real love this Kimika Forbes. What presence in goal! Into extra time we go 1-1.
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Ah nearly get ah heart attack in de last 15 secs yes
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Pressure.....30 more mins of pressure.....
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http://www.rojadirecta.me/goto/capodeportes.net/canal-6.php
What a forkin match!
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That half more so the last 25 mins was real excitement.
Hope the girls fit.
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If we could at least make it to pk's, we have the better keeper
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We need to chill, stay composed in defense and look to hit them on the counter. But other than that we need to play for penalties, I'll take my chances with we goalie, the technical superiority of the Costa Rican outfield players notwithstanding.
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Links eh working fuh me....steuuupppss.
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Hopefully we have the fitness to keep the intensity for the extra 30mins.
Go T&T, you can do it!!!
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A much improved second half showing.
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Ah say in the 2nd and 3rd game that we never tried to establish a game. Our midfield never had a presence in any of the group games. We do not have a midfielder to dictate the game. We need to raise our level quick.
You're right, it shows in this game. In a game when the team is unsettled you need the midfield to control things keep thing simple in an effort to build confidence.
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Costa Rica like they playing with 15 players, fuss they pressing and hunting in packs. We need to be more competitive in going after loose balls. Technically it's night and day, the gulf between CR and us. King having a tough game.
I am unable to watch the game. But just like i mentioned about the game against Guatemala. Now we have met our match. CR has more speed than the Guats. and that is a serious problem for us.
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Belgraves (#4) is real tears in defense today... not sure what going on with her. Mariah Shade on the other hand has been just the opposite... direct impact on the game for TnT.
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I am unable to watch the game. But just like i mentioned about the game against Guatemala. Now we have met our match. CR has more speed than the Guats. and that is a serious problem for us.
We played a much better game second half, midfield still non-existent, but overall we started to hound CR into mistakes.
Offside save we. King fall asleep again.
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Avedissian coached the CRC U20s at the recently concluded U20 WC in Canada ... .
It would have been interesting to see what Waldrum's approach would have been ... had he been part of the flexes earlier in the year (South Carolina tour etc.)
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15 more mins ladies, let's do this!!!!
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link or updates please..ah late
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#16 (Rice?) is out of gas. She still has 15 minutes to try and find something in the tank to continue to fight. What these girls have lacked technically, and even tactically, they have more than made up for in tenacity. They are not giving up at all.
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If it go to pk we.will win.
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link or updates please..ah late
1-1 in the 110th minute of the game.
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link or updates please..ah late
1-1 in the 110th minute of the game.
thanks
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That was really an offside for Costa Rica?? It was real close.....couldn't really see well even on the replay.....
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Silly 2nd yellow.
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Spanish guy change the channel yes.. who get sent off?
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That was really an offside for Costa Rica?? It was real close.....couldn't really see well even on the replay.....
Yeah, the angle on the replay wasn't the best, but I wasn't sure that she was offside either.
On to penalty kicks. This is a lottery, so probably our best chance to win at this point. Belgrave missing for the final match (1st-2nd or 3rd-4th) will be big.
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Fox sports 1, about to show the end of the game
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Well I predicted penalty kicks legit :)
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yeah boy! any new link
Spanish guy change the channel yes.. who get sent off?
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yeah boy! ah scruntin now!
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Belgraves (#4) is real tears in defense today... not sure what going on with her. Mariah Shade on the other hand has been just the opposite... direct impact on the game for TnT.
So said, so done... silly wild challenge from behind to get a second yellow and a sending off.
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That was really an offside for Costa Rica?? It was real close.....couldn't really see well even on the replay.....
I think it wasn't off as to me she was on when the ball was struck. I think she factored in the deflection on the wall which they should not. Not complaining though.
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All for Jesus now : :praying:
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When did Tinesha Palmer save a penalty?? http://cricfree.sx/fox-sports-2-usa-live-stream.php
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You f**king kidding me?? This Costa Rican keeper suddenly turn into Gigi Buffon. Steups
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wow
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(http://i58.tinypic.com/2wmnlu0.jpg)
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WTF was that
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oh scroll to the right u will see where i told cordner work on penalty kicks :D
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WTF was that
I know. Good performance before the penalties.
Dont worry. This team will be going to the world cup.
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Hard luck Warriors! On to the next one! You still in it.
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You f**king kidding me?? This Costa Rican keeper suddenly turn into Gigi Buffon.Steups
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
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ah we going to have to take ALL 3 friggin bites of the cherry. Nothing come easy with T&T
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Can we beat Mexico?
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ah we going to have to take ALL 3 friggin bites of the cherry. Nothing come easy with T&T
Dahis wha I saying ... red, white, and black all de way still (mods work on ah lil Trini flag 'emoticon' nah!)
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what...?
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ah wonder if dem ladies practice penalties?
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Spanish guy change the channel yes.. who get sent off?
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: he eh business.
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ah wonder if dem ladies practice penalties?
Yuh hadda ask?
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I bet they did. Waldrum is thorough...
You can't legislate for when the pressure is on though... I don't know if we won the toss but kicking second definitely hurt.
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Can we beat Mexico?
On a good day it would be a tough ask....the fact that we have only one day of rest before the next match makes it even tougher.
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Can we beat Mexico?
On a good day it would be a tough ask....the fact that we have only one day of rest before the next match makes it even tougher.
Mexico and USA will also only have one day of rest.
We obviously need to work on our penalty kicks as scoring 0 out of 3 chances don't look good.
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I bet they did. Waldrum is thorough...
You can't legislate for when the pressure is on though... I don't know if we won the toss but kicking second definitely hurt.
I would quibble with the penalty order, and at least one of the kickers.
Kudos to CRC. I like the choice of a lefty taking the 3rd kick. Frankly, we made it easy for CRC because there was no disguise or guile on any of the PKs.
On another night, my captain puts that in the net, but she wouldn't have taken my first pk. Lauren was always going to be about power over placement.
#stillproudofallyuh
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Brilliant job by the CR keeper... gutted for the ladies, but have to give credit where it's due, she was phenomenal when her team needed her to be. Chins up Women Warriors, still 3rd place to fight for on Sunday, and yet another bite of the WC apple.
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Agreed. I wasnt putting Maylee first either. Didn't like her body language
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oh scroll to the right u will see where i told cordner work on penalty kicks :D
Cordner didn't kick... Attin-Johnson, Hutchinson and Shade did.
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Can we beat Mexico?
On a good day it would be a tough ask....the fact that we have only one day of rest before the next match makes it even tougher.
Mexico and USA will also only have one day of rest.
We obviously need to work on our penalty kicks as scoring 0 out of 3 chances don't look good.
True, but I don't see that game going 120 minutes and ending in PKs.....but who knows.
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I doh care who vex with me.
Tasha St Louis and Maylee Atti Johnson should not be starters on T&T team.
Good luck to de ladies next game.
Love you all.
Why did the coach bring back Tasha, I really eh know.
But de ladies fight hard in de second half.
A for fight.
We off de ball movement is poor.
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Last year I was fortunate to be at the NJCAA D-I Women's tourney ... there was a player there who took a couple penalties during competiton ... she relied on an unorthodox zig zag approach to the ball that mesmerized both keepers she faced. Her entire movement (fluid) and contact with the ball was rehearsed. Nothing about our penalties tonight looked considered.
Put it this way: if CRC researched our kickers, they couldn't have done any better than tonight's outcome. I doh think the outcome turned on the CRC keeper being excellent. We didn't take convincing kicks.
Anyway, there should be more Tony DiCicco on air and less of the rambling others who bring so little to commentary.
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Hardluck dey ladies.......... the journey is not over , your goal is still within sight ...so steady yourselves and get ready for sunday we behind you all, every step of the way .!! keep your heads up , best wishes
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Hardluck dey ladies.......... the journey is not over , your goal is still within sight ...so steady yourselves and get ready for sunday we behind you all, every step of the way .!! keep your heads up , best wishes
FULLY AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :applause: You guys made it a contest. :applause:
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I doh care who vex with me.
Tasha St Louis and Maylee Atti Johnson should not be starters on T&T team.
Good luck to de ladies next game.
Love you all.
Why did the coach bring back Tasha, I really eh know.
But de ladies fight hard in de second half.
A for fight.
We off de ball movement is poor.
Attin-Johnson had an excellent game in the second half. Not sure what game you was watching.
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I was trying to watch but had to leave. Tough luck dey, but we still have a chance.
Recover and rebound ladies.
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HIGHLIGHTS of Costa Rica Women vs T&T
https://www.youtube.com/v/_gWYaTEv6E0
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We obviously need to work on our penalty kicks as scoring 0 out of 3 chances don't look good.
Maylee took a very good pk on Momday vs Guat. But good luck to the ladies in the next game. God Bless!!!
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The women warriors could have played much better in the first half. Too much princess business.. not enough warrior.
I am confident they will make world cup. I watching US play Mexico now. US up 2-0 in the first half. We go beat Mexico!
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Just re-viewed some pivotal moments of the game in slo-mo. Excellent movement by Lauren to meet Arin's free kick while keeping sight of the ball and navigating through the defense. Redemption for Arin ...
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US just beat Mexico 3-0. US kind of shut it down after the third goal. It could have been 5.
Mexico is very tactical. They might give our women some problems in the middle. Our strength, speed, and size might be the deciding factor. I think we will pull it off in the end.
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US just beat Mexico 3-0. US kind of shut it down after the third goal. It could have been 5.
Mexico is very tactical. They might give our women some problems in the middle. Their strength, speed, and size might be the deciding factor. I think we will pull it off in the end.
Reality check!! Both Costa Rica and Mexico are currently better teams than T&T. But if T&T can play our best game of the tourney on Sunday and break up the Mexicans game and not allow them to dictate the pace then we stand a chance of beating them.
It will not be easy but if all the Princesses raise their game on Sunday and everything clicks with them passing and ball possession wise, etc then we can hopefully shock Mexico and pull off a victory.
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US just beat Mexico 3-0. US kind of shut it down after the third goal. It could have been 5.
Mexico is very tactical. They might give our women some problems in the middle. Our strength, speed, and size might be the deciding factor. I think we will pull it off in the end.
US also hit both posts and the crossbar. Mexico couldn't deal with their speed and clinical touches. We have one of two, hopefully we could deploy our speed to good effect against them.
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oh scroll to the right u will see where i told cordner work on penalty kicks :D
Cordner didn't kick... Attin-Johnson, Hutchinson and Shade did.
Bakes I've never been more proud of a TNT performance men or women. The 3-0 comeback against Iran is ranked right there with this game. On paper Costa Rica were a better team and they showed it tonite, we played like US mens team with the grind and we had to. I called the penalty kicks because I knew it would be a draw, at times I have these visions of results it's hard to explain.. But i called it man,
sometimes you get luck and sometimes ur unlucky. We had luck tonite on both the offside call and the penalty claim. The girls need to work on the discipline with all these cards, but if you are chasing second balls and grinding bookings will happen.
Credit to both teams, it was very exciting end to end action, always liked the ticas and how they move the ball and create chances. I have every confidence going into the mexico game. No expectations though, just hoping for another quality game, either way concacaf will be well represented in Canada.
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US just beat Mexico 3-0. US kind of shut it down after the third goal. It could have been 5.
Mexico is very tactical. They might give our women some problems in the middle. Their strength, speed, and size might be the deciding factor. I think we will pull it off in the end.
Reality check!! Both Costa Rica and Mexico are currently better teams than T&T. But if T&T can play our best game of the tourney on Sunday and break up the Mexicans game and not allow them to dictate the pace then we stand a chance of beating them.
It will not be easy but if all the Princesses raise their game on Sunday and everything clicks with them passing and ball possession wise, etc then we can hopefully shock Mexico and pull off a victory.
Are you 100% sure Mexico is currently better than TT? We conceded 1 goal against the US, while Mexico conceded 3. Mexico lost to Costa Rica by a goal. We tied Costa Rica but lost on penalties. Based on those results, its hard to argue for Mexico. So no need for a reality check.
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back against Iran is ranked right there with this game. On paper Costa Rica were a better team and they showed it tonite, we played like US mens team with the grind and we had to. I called the penalty kicks because I knew it would be a draw, at times I have these visions of results it's hard to explain.. But i called it man,
sometimes you get luck and sometimes ur unlucky. We had luck tonite on both the offside call and the penalty claim. The girls need to work on the discipline with all these cards, but if you are chasing second balls and grinding bookings will happen.
Credit to both teams, it was very exciting end to end action, always liked the ticas and how they move the ball and create chances. I have every confidence going into the mexico game. No expectations though, just hoping for another quality game, either way concacaf will be well represented in Canada.
I agree with you Shotta... I'm very proud of the ladies. To be completely honest this is the first time I've ever followed our Women's team this closely and I've been hugely impressed. I don't think they're yet to play a complete game, but I love how they've rallied each time the performance flagged. Forbes is clearly the standout player for me, but Mollon has been a revelation. I've been following the reports on this site about her, but this was the first time seeing her play. She's a nice little player. I like Cordner too, both she and Attin-Johnson were a bit inconsistent, but I thought they stepped their play up when we needed them to. King had a tough game tonight, but overall she's been a real revelation and I hope her performances parlays into a professional opportunity somewhere.
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Much improved than previous outings by the women's team, but we can't accept mediocrity. We have a good way to go still but the improvement is impressive. Still have to step it up. We are lacking creativity in the midfield.
Maylee was off her game today. Didnt see her on the ball much especially in that first half.
I've seen St. Louis before but she looks totally out of it in this tourney. Is she carrying an injury? unfit? whats going on with her? she looks like a totally diff. player than what i know
To comment on "gawd on pitch".....That type of reasoning makes no sense whatsoever
We fought well against the USA but were lucky AND Forbes had a great game as well. On another day it could hv been worse for us.
Use that same type of logic in the past Men's WC....see if it makes sense.
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It is a work in progress, we know.
But we need to possess the ball much more and not rely on long balls over the top as much.
Again, creativity in midfield is lacking.
Costa rica had a couple that were on point. Especially the one who plays for PSG..think it was #17 and #10 (could be wrong)
love the composure at the back shown by King and the aggressiveness of Belgrave and Forbes (GK)
Need to get the striker involved with some balls played into her foot. Get her active rather than run shuttles whole game chasing long balls.
I wish them luck on sunday and we are definitely in with a good chance. Gotta step it up vs the Mexicans
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Much improved than previous outings by the women's team, but we can't accept mediocrity. We have a good way to go still but the improvement is impressive. Still have to step it up. We are lacking creativity in the midfield.
Maylee was off her game today. Didnt see her on the ball much especially in that first half.
I've seen St. Louis before but she looks totally out of it in this tourney. Is she carrying an injury? unfit? whats going on with her? she looks like a totally diff. player than what i know
To comment on "gawd on pitch".....That type of reasoning makes no sense whatsoever
We fought well against the USA but were lucky AND Forbes had a great game as well. On another day it could hv been worse for us.
Use that same type of logic in the past Men's WC....see if it makes sense.
okay. We got lucky against the US. I understand that. However, I don't think there is much daylight between TT and Mexico. All we have are the recent results to go by. I think that is enough to give a good argument for TT.
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"Gawd..." my point was really saying that because mexico conceded 3 and we only conceded 1 , that wasnt a good yard stick to use to compare us and mexico.
we could have conceded 5. USA missed some easy chances as well.
We lost same way. Losing 1-0 and 3-0 gives u the same amt of points.
I'm tired of accepting mediocrity with out national teams. As much as i can see the great effort, I cant be happy with the result
I hope somehow the TTFA gets their stuff in order and proper coaching and funding for the team is considered. We have a nice group of players, and from these performances there probably will be other foreign based players at the collegiate level and semi-pro level that may be interested in representing the national team as well. We have seen how great they have performed.
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Costa Rica edge Soca Princesses on penalty kicks.
By Ian Prescott (Express).
Not just yet
GOALKEEPER Dinnia Diaz produced three penalty kicks stops as Costa Rica edged Trinidad and Tobago women’s national team 3-0 on spot-kicks, becoming the 18th team to book its spot among the 24-member cast for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, to be played in Canada.
Diaz stopped shots from Soca Princesses’ captain Maylee Attin-Johnson, Lauren Hutchinson and Mariah Shade, as T&T missed its first three, while the ‘Ticas’ converted all three of theirs. It took spot kicks to separate the two teams trying to reach the World Cup for the first time, after the first 120 minutes of play ended in 1-1 tie. The teams were also evenly balanced 1-1 at the end of the 90-minute regulation period.
T&T now have to quickly regroup for tomorrow’s third-place playoff, where they meet Mexico, for another automatic World Cup qualifying spot. However, T&T will be without centre-back Ria Belgrave, who was sent off in the final minute of extra-time.
Earllier, Costa Rica had several good chances and looked the better team for an hour against a nervous T&T. The Central American champions went into the half leading 1-0 through a 19th minute goal from Carolina Venegas.
The ‘Ticas’ controlled the first half play, had the better chances, and were ahead when Venegas got between T&T central defender Arin King and goalie Kamika Forbes, and put a low finish onto Acosta’s pass across the penalty area.
But T&T fought back to pull level in the 74th minute, with USA-born right-back Lauren Hutchinson heading in Canada-born Arin King’s free-kick. T&T keeper Kamika Forbes also kept them in the match with three crucial stops, and Costa Rica also had Wendy Acosta’s back post goal ruled offside 11 minutes into the first half of extra-time.
Results
Costa Rica 1 v T&T 1
Venegas 18 Hutchinson 73
After Penalties
Costa Rica 3 v T&T 0
Alvarado (Score) Attin Johnson (Saved)
Sanchez (Score) Hutchinson (Saved)
Acosta (Score) Shade (Saved)
Teams
Trinidad & Tobago: - 1.Kimika Forbes, 4.Rhea Belgrave (Yellow 100 - Red 119), 5.Arin King, 16.Brianna Ryce, 9.Maylee Attin Johnson (Yellow 85), 14.Karyn Forbes (20.Lauren Hutchinson 46th), 15.Liana Hinds, 10.Tasha St Louis (3.Mariah Shade 46th), 12.Ahkeela Mollon, 7.Dernelle Mascall (6.Khadidra Debessette 73rd), 19.Kennya Cordner (Yellow 90).
Head coach: - Randy Waldrum.
Costa Rica: - 1.Dinnia Diaz, 5.Diana Saenz, 6.Carol Sanchez, 8.Daniela Cruz, 12.Lixy Rodriguez, 20.Wendy Acosta, 10.Shirley Cruz, 16.Katherine Alvarado, 17.Daphnne Herrera (2.Gabriela Guillen 100th), 11.Raquel Rodriguez Cedeño, 9.Carolina Venegas (15.Cristin Granados 62nd - Yellow 77).
Head coach: - Garabet Avedissian.
Referee: - Borjas.
Upcoming Games
Sunday, October 26
Third Place Match: - 3:00pm, T&T vs Mexico, PPL Park
Finals: - 6:00pm, USA vs Costa Rica, PPL Park
Line-up Commentary (CONCACAF.COM) END OF THE GAME
Mariah Shade shoots…! Phenomenal save by the goalkeeper
Good execution by Wendy Acosta. Goal for Costa Rica
Lauren Hutchinson shoots…! Phenomenal save by the goalkeeper
Goal by Carol Sanchez! The goalkeeper couldn't stop it
Maylee Attin Johnson shoots…! Phenomenal save by the goalkeeper
Goal by Katherine Alvarado!
START OF PENALTY SHOOT-OUT
END OF EXTRA TIME 2
ET2 120' Foul by Carol Sanchez on Kimika Forbes! The referee gives a free kick
ET2 118' Rhea Belgrave is sent off for receiving his second official caution
ET2 118' An illicit act by Rhea Belgrave against Wendy Acosta! The referee gives a free kick
ET2 118' Carol Sanchez clears the ball by kicking it out of bounds
ET2 118' Daniela Cruz fouls Liana Hinds
ET2 117' A shot by Khadidra Debessette went wide
ET2 116' Clearance by Costa Rica, executed by Carol Sanchez
ET2 115' Liana Hinds committed a foul against Lixy Rodriguez
ET2 115' Corner kick for Trinidad, taken byLauren Hutchinson
ET2 114' Throw-in for Costa Rica, taken by Diana Saenz
ET2 114' Arin King makes a clearance
ET2 113' Throw-in by Diana Saenz
ET2 112' Shirley Cruz throws in
ET2 112' Goal kick by Kimika Forbes
ET2 112' Shirley Cruz trys to shoot on goal, but the attempt goes wide!
ET2 111' Clearance by Daniela Cruz
ET2 109' Wendy Acosta throws in
ET2 107' Mariah Shade fouls Dinnia Diaz
ET2 107' Carol Sanchez makes a clearance
ET2 106' Shirley Cruz is found in an offside position
ET2 106' Wendy Acosta committed a foul against Lauren Hutchinson
ET2 105' Throw-in for Trinidad, taken by Lauren Hutchinson
START OF EXTRA TIME 2
END OF EXTRA TIME 1
ET1 104' Carol Sanchez clears the ball
ET1 103' Throw-in for Costa Rica, taken by Diana Saenz
ET1 102' Throw-in for Costa Rica, done by Diana Saenz
ET1 101' Goal kick by Kimika Forbes
ET1 100' The linesman raises his flag, offside ruling for Wendy Acosta
ET1 99' Rhea Belgrave receives an official caution
ET1 99' Rhea Belgrave fouls Shirley Cruz
ET1 99' Costa Rica makes a change, Gabriela Guillen comes on, Daphnne Herrera comes off
ET1 98' Goal kick by Dinnia Diaz
ET1 98' Throw-in for Trinidad, taken by Rhea Belgrave
ET1 98' Brianna Ryce makes a clearance
ET1 97' Foul by Rhea Belgrave on Cristin Granados! The referee gives a free kick
ET1 96' Rhea Belgrave throws in
ET1 96' An illicit act by Maylee Attin Johnson against Lixy Rodriguez! The ref awards a free kick
ET1 95' Throw-in for Trinidad, done by Brianna Ryce
ET1 95' Throw-in by Katherine Alvarado
ET1 95' Carol Sanchez clears the ball
ET1 95' Throw-in for Trinidad, taken by Liana Hinds
ET1 94' Throw-in for Trinidad, done by Lauren Hutchinson
ET1 94' Carol Sanchez clears the ball by kicking it out of bounds
ET1 94' The linesman raises his flag, offside ruling for Wendy Acosta
ET1 93' Throw-in for Costa Rica, taken by Diana Saenz
ET1 93' The linesman raises his flag, offside ruling for Raquel Rodriguez Cedeño
ET1 92' Liana Hinds illegally stopped Shirley Cruz
ET1 91' Brianna Ryce clears the ball
ET1 90' Clearance by Trinidad, made by Arin King
ET1 90' Corner for Costa Rica, taken by Katherine Alvarado
START OF EXTRA TIME 1
END OF THE SECOND HALF
2H 92' Shot by Raquel Rodriguez Cedeño , but the ball ends up in the hands of Kimika Forbes
2H 91' Clearance by Costa Rica, executed by Shirley Cruz
2H 91' Clearance by Arin King
2H 90' Liana Hinds fouls Katherine Alvarado
2H 90' Throw-in for Costa Rica, taken by Lixy Rodriguez
2H 90' Arin King makes a clearance
2H 89' Kennya Cordner has to be careful from now on, as he receives an official caution
2H 89' Kennya Cordner illegally stopped Daniela Cruz
2H 89' Throw-in for Costa Rica, taken by Lixy Rodriguez
2H 89' Throw-in for Costa Rica, done by Lixy Rodriguez
2H 88' Clearance by Shirley Cruz
2H 88' Lauren Hutchinson kicks the corner
2H 87' Goal kick by Dinnia Diaz
2H 87' Throw-in for Costa Rica, done by Lixy Rodriguez
2H 87' Carol Sanchez clears the ball by kicking it out of bounds
2H 85' Maylee Attin Johnson has to be careful from now on, as he receives an official caution
2H 84' Maylee Attin Johnson fouls Daphnne Herrera
2H 84' Chance for Costa Rica. Raquel Rodriguez Cedeño shoots, saved by Kimika Forbes
2H 84' Clearance by Arin King
2H 84' Diana Saenz throws in
2H 83' Shot by Daphnne Herrera , but the ball ends up in the hands of Kimika Forbes
2H 83' Goal kick by Kimika Forbes
2H 82' Throw-in by Diana Saenz
2H 82' Daniela Cruz makes a clearance for Costa Rica
2H 82' Throw-in for Trinidad, taken by Rhea Belgrave
2H 81' Goal kick by Dinnia Diaz
2H 81' Throw-in by Lauren Hutchinson
2H 80' Rhea Belgrave throws in
2H 79' An illict act by Liana Hinds against Cristin Granados! The ref gives a free kick
2H 77' Daphnne Herrera fouls Maylee Attin Johnson
2H 77' Foul committed by Katherine Alvarado on Brianna Ryce
2H 77' Katherine Alvarado makes a clearance for Costa Rica
2H 76' Yellow card for Cristin Granados
2H 76' Cristin Granados illegally stopped Arin King
2H 76' Throw-in by Lauren Hutchinson
2H 76' Arin King clears the ball
2H 75' Throw-in for Costa Rica, taken by Lixy Rodriguez
2H 74' Goal kick by Dinnia Diaz
2H 74' Kennya Cordner trys to shoot on goal, but the attempt goes wide!
2H 74' Lixy Rodriguez throws in
2H 73' A switch by Trinidad, Khadidra Debessette enters the field for Dernelle Mascall
2H 72' Lauren Hutchinson gets on the scoresheet for Trinidad
2H 72' Shirley Cruz fouls Liana Hinds
2H 71' Ahkeela Mollon shoots on goal! And the attempt is saved by Dinnia Diaz
2H 71' Wendy Acosta shoots on goal! But Kimika Forbes catches the ball!
2H 70' Throw-in for Trinidad, done by Rhea Belgrave
2H 69' Throw-in by Wendy Acosta
2H 68' Carol Sanchez makes a clearance for Costa Rica
2H 68' Throw-in for Trinidad, taken by Liana Hinds
2H 67' Throw-in for Trinidad, done by Rhea Belgrave
2H 66' Throw-in by Diana Saenz
2H 65' Kennya Cordner touched the ball with his hand and is sanctioned by the referee
2H 65' Foul by Carol Sanchez on Kennya Cordner! The referee awards a free kick
2H 64' Goal kick by Dinnia Diaz
2H 63' An illict act by Katherine Alvarado against Lauren Hutchinson! The ref gives a free kick
2H 63' Opportunity for Costa Rica. Wendy Acosta shoots, stopped by Kimika Forbes
2H 62' Throw-in for Costa Rica, taken by Diana Saenz
2H 62' A switch by Costa Rica, Cristin Granados comes on for Carolina Venegas
2H 61' Goal kick by Dinnia Diaz
2H 60' Lauren Hutchinson throws in
2H 60' Throw-in for Trinidad, taken by Lauren Hutchinson
2H 59' Carol Sanchez makes a clearance
2H 58' Throw-in by Diana Saenz
2H 58' An illicit act by Carol Sanchez against Brianna Ryce! The referee awards a free kick
2H 57' Daphnne Herrera shoots on goal! But Kimika Forbes catches the ball!
2H 56' Goal kick by Kimika Forbes
2H 56' Throw-in by Diana Saenz
2H 56' Goal kick by Kimika Forbes
2H 55' Throw-in for Trinidad, taken by Lauren Hutchinson
2H 54' Foul committed by Liana Hinds on Shirley Cruz
2H 53' Throw-in by Lauren Hutchinson
2H 53' Rhea Belgrave makes a clearance for Trinidad
2H 52' Clearance by Trinidad, the ball was kicked out of bounds by Arin King
2H 52' Throw-in for Costa Rica, done by Diana Saenz
2H 51' Goal kick by Kimika Forbes
2H 50' An illicit act by Liana Hinds against Daphnne Herrera! The ref awards a free kick
2H 50' An illicit act by Carolina Venegas against Arin King! The referee awards a free kick
2H 49' Chance for Costa Rica. Raquel Rodriguez Cedeño shoots, saved by Kimika Forbes
2H 49' Arin King clears the ball by kicking it out of bounds
2H 48' Lixy Rodriguez throws in
2H 48' Goal kick by Kimika Forbes
2H 47' Carolina Venegas lost control over his shot and it goes wide
2H 47' Wendy Acosta is found in an offside position
2H 46' Carol Sanchez clears the ball
2H 45' Diana Saenz committed a foul against Mariah Shade
2H 45' Throw-in for Trinidad, done by Rhea Belgrave
2H 45' Arin King clears the ball by kicking it out of bounds
2H 45' Trinidad makes a substitution, Lauren Hutchinson comes on, Karyn Forbes comes off
2H 45' Mariah Shade joins Trinidad, Tasha St Louis leaves the field
START OF SECOND HALF
END OF FIRST HALF
1H 45' Rhea Belgrave throws in
1H 45' Clearance by Trinidad, made by Arin King
1H 45' An illict act by Karyn Forbes against Daphnne Herrera! The ref gives a free kick
1H 44' Shirley Cruz clears the ball by kicking it out of bounds
1H 44' Foul committed by Daphnne Herrera on Tasha St Louis
1H 43' Ahkeela Mollon commits a foul on Diana Saenz
1H 42' Raquel Rodriguez Cedeño committed a foul against Maylee Attin Johnson
1H 41' Goal kick by Dinnia Diaz
1H 39' Diana Saenz throws in
1H 39' Clearance by Trinidad, made by Arin King
1H 39' An illicit act by Ahkeela Mollon against Shirley Cruz! The ref awards a free kick
1H 38' An illicit act by Karyn Forbes against Raquel Rodriguez Cedeño! The referee awards a free kick
1H 37' Katherine Alvarado throws in
1H 35' Foul by Liana Hinds on Shirley Cruz! The referee awards a free kick
1H 34' Throw-in for Costa Rica, done by Lixy Rodriguez
1H 34' Throw-in by Rhea Belgrave
1H 34' The linesman raises his flag, offside ruling for Carolina Venegas
1H 31' Clearance by Trinidad, made by Arin King
1H 30' Kennya Cordner commits a foul on Katherine Alvarado
1H 29' Raquel Rodriguez Cedeño committed a foul against Maylee Attin Johnson
1H 25' Lixy Rodriguez throws in
1H 25' Throw-in for Costa Rica, taken by Lixy Rodriguez
1H 23' Daphnne Herrera shoots on goal! And the attempt is saved by Kimika Forbes
1H 22' Corner for Costa Rica, taken by Katherine Alvarado
1H 22' Opportunity for Costa Rica. Shirley Cruz shoots, stopped by Kimika Forbes
1H 20' Goal kick by Kimika Forbes
1H 19' Throw-in for Trinidad, done by Arin King
1H 18' GOOAAL for Costa Rica! An open play goal by Carolina Venegas
1H 17' An illict act by Dernelle Mascall against Daniela Cruz! The ref gives a free kick
1H 16' Throw-in for Trinidad, taken by Rhea Belgrave
1H 15' Throw-in for Costa Rica, done by Diana Saenz
1H 13' Goal kick by Kimika Forbes
1H 13' Chance for Costa Rica. Daphnne Herrera shoots, but it goes wide!
1H 12' Throw-in for Trinidad, taken by Brianna Ryce
1H 11' Carol Sanchez makes a clearance
1H 11' Foul by Wendy Acosta on Ahkeela Mollon! The referee awards a free kick
1H 9' Brianna Ryce throws in
1H 9' Throw-in for Costa Rica, taken by Diana Saenz
1H 9' Shot on goal by Carolina Venegas, Kimika Forbes controls the ball
1H 7' Throw-in by Lixy Rodriguez
1H 6' Katherine Alvarado kicks the corner for Costa Rica
1H 4' Corner for Costa Rica, taken by Katherine Alvarado
1H 3' Arin King makes a clearance
1H 3' Arin King clears the ball by kicking it out of bounds
1H 3' Corner kick for Costa Rica, taken byKatherine Alvarado
1H 3' Liana Hinds clears the ball to corner
1H 2' Throw-in for Trinidad, done by Liana Hinds
1H 1' Throw-in by Lixy Rodriguez
1H 1' Katherine Alvarado executes the corner kick for Costa Rica
1H 1' Cleared and corner given away by Trinidad, made by Karyn Forbes
1H 0' Throw-in for Costa Rica, done by Diana Saenz
1H 0' Foul by Liana Hinds on Wendy Acosta! The referee gives a free kick
1H 0' Lixy Rodriguez throws in
START OF THE GAME
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Post-game interview with Ahkeela Mollon
https://www.youtube.com/v/3z1ufTGpztg
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US just beat Mexico 3-0. US kind of shut it down after the third goal. It could have been 5.
Mexico is very tactical. They might give our women some problems in the middle. Their strength, speed, and size might be the deciding factor. I think we will pull it off in the end.
Reality check!! Both Costa Rica and Mexico are currently better teams than T&T. But if T&T can play our best game of the tourney on Sunday and break up the Mexicans game and not allow them to dictate the pace then we stand a chance of beating them.
It will not be easy but if all the Princesses raise their game on Sunday and everything clicks with them passing and ball possession wise, etc then we can hopefully shock Mexico and pull off a victory.
Are you 100% sure Mexico is currently better than TT? We conceded 1 goal against the US, while Mexico conceded 3. Mexico lost to Costa Rica by a goal. We tied Costa Rica but lost on penalties. Based on those results, its hard to argue for Mexico. So no need for a reality check.
Yeap technically, tactically and speedwise Mexico are better than us but on any given day if we play our A game and are able to break up the Mexican's natural game then we can beat them.
9 out of ten times we will not lose to the USA but 1 goal and hold Costa Rica 1 - 1 in full time when they clearly played the better football and were unlucky not to score more goals against us.
However I am very proud of my team and if they keep regularly playing quality opponents and get the right preparation games then they will eventually improve to become as good as or better than both Costa Rica and Mexico. Catching and becoming as good as or better than the USA the current World Champs should be the ultimate goal but there is a lot of work to be done and the TTFA has got to get its act together in order for us to ultimately get there.
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I LOVE our Womens National football team
I HATE the nickname "Princesses"
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I HATE the nickname "Princesses"
That has been changed to Women Soca Warriors, but it look like dey eh communicate it effectively as yet.
http://www.socawarriors.net/forum/index.php?topic=63445.0
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Kicking order should have been,
King
Johnson
Cordner (if not hurt)
Mollon
Shade
I don't think Johnson had one of her better tournament so far. Maylee is so much better than she have shown. She spends most of the game trying to catch up.
I understand our approach vs. USA and to a certain extent Haiti. However, after that I am a bit disappointed in that we have some very smart and technical players, yet they were made to look like "scrappers". Not happy with that.
I think we will have to prepare to be Ecuador (or who ever it is down there).
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I think Mexico knew they couldn't beat the USA and so started preparing for the 3rd place game. Look at the DNP list.
Subs Not Used: 1-Cecilia Santiago, 5-Paulina Solís, 11-Monica Ocampo, 9-Veronica Charlyn Corral, 16-Karla Nieto, 17-Veronica Perez
It's going to be a tough game for us hope we can somehow get it done.
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Randy Waldrum reflects on the loss to Costa Rica and looks ahead to the 3rd place game against Mexico.
https://www.youtube.com/v/allwMF29Xjk
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Thoughtful way of capturing the coach's post-game thoughts. Thanks for that, Mr. Fuentes! Good look.
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Not d result we wanted but the ladies can qualify, we need everybody support now , mission world cup Canada 2015