We were outplayed. The US girls were stronger and their passing and runs of the ball was very good. Our girls need time, plenty match parctice and a little bit of weight room. Go Princess!!!!
We were outplayed. The US girls were stronger and their passing and runs of the ball was very good. Our girls need time, plenty match parctice and a little bit of weight room. Go Princess!!!!
Don't know why all yuh so surprised we have never had a women team beat the USA and we have always been routed, until we get a decent foreign coach for the women we should not even show up. Every local coach has been piss poor in getting results for the women's team
GRSkywalker,He played there , but did not learn his coaching trade there.
I am not surprise by the results. But I know if they bring a foreign coach, I bet you they get the money for him to coach them girls. Why can't they put the money right now. Mine you, I have nothing against hiring a foreign coach. By the way, The present coach learn his trade in the US college system. He went Davis&Elkins.
T&T's women U-20 Fixtures.
Trinidad and Tobago U-20 v St Kitts and Nevis U-20, 11/18/2009, 19:15pm.
Trinidad and Tobago U-20 v Cuba U-20, 11/20/2009, 19:15pm.
Trinidad and Tobago U-20 v Jamaica U-20, 11/22/2009, 18:15pm.
GP W D L F A D PTS
Cuba 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
Jamaica 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
St Kitts & Nevis 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
Trinidad & Tobago 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
U-20 women kick off CFU round vs Anguilla.Correction
By Shaun Fuentes (TTFA).
LAST NAME FIRST NAME Shirt # Date of Birth Position Played Club Height
HRISTIAN SHANTELLE 1 29.11.95 GK Real Dimension 5'5"
PALMER TENESHA 21 16.09.94 GK St. Anns Rangers 5'5"
FINDLEY DANIELLA 8 14.08.94 DF Civic Centre Pioneers 5'7"
WARRICK JONELLE 17 14.03.95 DF Trincity Nationals 5'4"
GIBBS CHELSEA 14 03.02.94 FW St. Augustine S.C. 5'1"
CAMPBELL PATRICE 9 02.07.94 MF St. Augustine S.C. 5'4"
DAVID OTISHA 5 13.12.95 DF St. Augustine S.C. 5'
LEANDER TSAIANNE 10 29.12.96 FW Tobago All Stars 5'4"
HENRY SUBRINA 3 20.01.96 DF Tobago All Stars 5'3"
HENRY SHENELLE 13 13.03.94 MF Real Dimension 5'
WALKER ANIQUE 19 04.02.95 FW Central F.C. 5'
DEBESETTE KHADISHA 6 06.01.95 DF La Brea All Stars 5'4"
DEBESETTE KHADIDRA 11 06.01.95 FW La Brea All Stars 5'4"
PHILLIP TKEYAH 2 17.07.95 DF La Brea All Stars 5'2
WILSON JENNETTE 15 10.06.94 FW Central F.C. 5'2"
POPE LEAH 4 21.01.96 MF St. Anns Rangers 5'8"
GUERRA NAOMIE 18 01.06.96 MF St. Augustine S.C. 5'2"
JONES ASHA 16 24.04.94 FW St. Anns Rangers 5'
CAMEJO SHANISA 12 15.01.95 MF Central F.C. 5'
SPARKS AKILAH 7 01.07.94 MF Central F.C. 5'2
Staff
Hoyte Sanchez Lyndell Manager
Browne Izler Head Coach
Sarjeant Desiree Ann Assistant Coach
Johnson Terry Equipment Manager
Ince Clayton GK Coach
Taylor Michael Physiotherapist
Theophilus Stefan Trainer
O'Brien Sharon
CFU really need get online streaming for tournaments
Princesses!!!! Super !!!!So far, so pleased!
Hard luck ladies, good effort, they put in ah real shift.
Sadly as was said earlier too much long ball. Probably more to do with the pitch which was pretty bad and seemed to promote a Proper 'Boom-kick' game there.
They was hurryin the play too much as well. They young, they go learn.
Well done ladies,i find we does take the success of National Women's Football teams very lightly,always remember they encounter the same problems our nationals men's teams do but you don't hear them complain,no one gives the Coaches any kind of credit for the hard work they do (they are local),i wonder if these women get paid.
I was at the last game T&T vs NZ,at the half time interval our U17 women's team with their trophy paraded on the athletic track for some appreciation from the crowd,i felt so shame because like people eh want to clap or make some noise for these ladies,is like they did not achieve anything,any how ladies u make us proud.
dem trinidad coach can't coachI am really getting tired of these random quotes occurring regarding our women's coaches without facts or basis. As a matter a fact all of our National youth coaches on either sides are always lambasted and second guessed. Nobody applauds them for the untold hours that they put in to help their teams. Nobody applauds them for helping those less fortunate with-in the program. Cheers to them & the great jobs they continue to do !!!!! Keep up the great work folks. :wavetowel:
:beermug: :beermug: :applause: :applause: :thumbsup:Well done ladies,i find we does take the success of National Women's Football teams very lightly,always remember they encounter the same problems our nationals men's teams do but you don't hear them complain,no one gives the Coaches any kind of credit for the hard work they do (they are local),i wonder if these women get paid.
I was at the last game T&T vs NZ,at the half time interval our U17 women's team with their trophy paraded on the athletic track for some appreciation from the crowd,i felt so shame because like people eh want to clap or make some noise for these ladies,is like they did not achieve anything,any how ladies u make us proud.
These ladies are very proud of their accomplishments. A no they do not get paid, they are lucky to see a small stipend at the end of a qualifier if any. How small do you ask? Probably meal money for a day of two of what the men get on a daily basis and that is only at the senior level. These ladies train on average four times a week plus fitness sessions and when they travel it is generally is four players to a room to keep costs down. I wonder if the men would bunk four to a room.
I was very disappointment in this quoteQuotedem trinidad coach can't coachI am really getting tired of these random quotes occurring regarding our women's coaches without facts or basis. As a matter a fact all of our National youth coaches on either sides are always lambasted and second guessed. Nobody applauds them for the untold hours that they put in to help their teams. Nobody applauds them for helping those less fortunate with-in the program. Cheers to them & the great jobs they continue to do !!!!! Keep up the great work folks. :wavetowel:
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Pleas from ( coach izler browne. of the current under20's ladies team)....is anyone taking notes .? There is an article in the today's trinidad express newspaper outlining the kinds of ills , shortcomings, pitfalls many of our national teams face when leaving the shores in order to represent us .!!!!....... people read the article it gives a clear indication of the nonsense and adversities for lack of a better expression our various national teams have to endure so very often !!....... are we really serious about being truly competitive.?? its quite shocking to learn the very basic things are not even provided for!! its truly frustrating downright disturbing...anyways ah gone for now ...( just read the article people ...) then post ur comments lets keep it positive . hopefully the officials take heed ....I will try and get a Express to read this,i'm really glad she have been outspoken about this situation because it's something i often mention about on this website,it's often said Local Coaches don't or can't talk notes lets see if anybody hears her,i could just imagine what she has to say,Football in T&T is only about the senior mens national team,everybody sheltering under that umbrela and we saying Football in T&T in improving (FIFA rating,new Coach etc),yes hope the officials take heed, all that will continue to happen is point fingers at our poor Coaches when we are not successful,talking a lot of crap about local Coaches need international experience,if we don't fix business at home it can't be fixed when we go abroad (men's team get paid they have no problems "sacarcism").
Pleas from ( coach izler browne. of the current under20's ladies team)....is anyone taking notes .? There is an article in the today's trinidad express newspaper outlining the kinds of ills , shortcomings, pitfalls many of our national teams face when leaving the shores in order to represent us .!!!!....... people read the article it gives a clear indication of the nonsense and adversities for lack of a better expression our various national teams have to endure so very often !!....... are we really serious about being truly competitive.?? its quite shocking to learn the very basic things are not even provided for!! its truly frustrating downright disturbing...anyways ah gone for now ...( just read the article people ...) then post ur comments lets keep it positive . hopefully the officials take heed ....
U20 ladies thrash Florida FC , bigger test today !!!!!
Disappointing that absolutely zero talk in respects to the 20's
http://www.socawarriors.net/womens-team/womens-team-news/womens-u20/13477-u-20-women-thrash-florida-fc-7-1.html
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Did not play the 2nd game.
Did not play the 2nd game.
Don't leave us hanging Elan what happened as to why the Princesses did not play that second game ?
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I was expecting the USA to score more versus Costa Rica (maybe they would have if Summer Green has started versus being subbed in at the 55th min). Anybody has a link to this afternoons game that is not Fox Soccer (Plus or Go) related? Please post ASAP if you do.
Go Princesses Gooooooooooooooooooo :wavetowel:
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WhI was expecting the USA to score more versus Costa Rica (maybe they would have if Summer Green has started versus being subbed in at the 55th min). Anybody has a link to this afternoons game that is not Fox Soccer (Plus or Go) related? Please post ASAP if you do.
Go Princesses Gooooooooooooooooooo :wavetowel:
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Where can we see these games?
WhI was expecting the USA to score more versus Costa Rica (maybe they would have if Summer Green has started versus being subbed in at the 55th min). Anybody has a link to this afternoons game that is not Fox Soccer (Plus or Go) related? Please post ASAP if you do.
Go Princesses Gooooooooooooooooooo :wavetowel:
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Where can we see these games?
if you have Fox Soccer Plus channel from your cable or satellite provider you are good to go.
Otherwise you can Google Fox Soccer & get their website to view it on line via Fox Go.
Unless you live in canada like me & get a message that your viewing area is not supported :bs:
Cheers
Good work girls!
Btw not feeling the "soca princess" name thing. Too novelty like.
One last thing.. The wagonnist cometh
Btw not feeling the "soca princess" name thing. Too novelty like.
Good work girls!
Btw not feeling the "soca princess" name thing. Too novelty like.
One last thing.. The wagonnist cometh
We reach ;D
Btw not feeling the "soca princess" name thing. Too novelty like.
Dat name being used long time now.
Btw not feeling the "soca princess" name thing. Too novelty like.
Dat name being used long time now.
I know. But is time to get rid a that name. Soca warrior.. Yes I could take that.. But wtf is a soca princess? When I hear soca princess I think of a gyal that luv she fete..
I think the name is quite appropriate for our women,they must be seen as having an identity of their own,why develop the warrior lable and their treatment is different from the men.Btw not feeling the "soca princess" name thing. Too novelty like.
Dat name being used long time now.
I know. But is time to get rid a that name. Soca warrior.. Yes I could take that.. But wtf is a soca princess? When I hear soca princess I think of a gyal that luv she fete..
It could have been jagabat, wahbeen, cascabelles, etc, etc. There are no shortages of name to put down Trini women. Princess is just fine with me, at least.
Corneal and national men’s senior team coach Stephen Hart are both in the Cayman Islands to assist under-20 women’s coach and former national standout Izler Browne in another sign of the importance of this competition.
QuoteCorneal and national men’s senior team coach Stephen Hart are both in the Cayman Islands to assist under-20 women’s coach and former national standout Izler Browne in another sign of the importance of this competition.
De reporter SURE coach Hart in Cayman?
Or maybe it have a Cayman in Long Circular now
Watch USA vs Jam here: http://www.justin.tv/whatsthisname125
Other than the Fox Soccer web site has anyone found any links that will work for this evenings games in the Caymans. Please post ASAP. Thanks
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Mexico 10-1 HondurasSheesh...Honduras didn't even have 5 shots.. :/
TT 1-0 CAY
Goal in the 2nd minute
Wait...where is Canada in this tourney?
Canada cannot participate because they are hosting the 2014 WWC.
So in saying that we also got very lucky in the draw / groupings as well as the game order for this Concacaf. It could not have been any better laid out for us then it has been. Now again we were not handed the matches either as the ladies had to earn their points.Which they have and congratulations to them.
They have much needed confidence moving forward to tackle Mexico. Lets not count any chickens so ladies stay focused and keep playing hard and the results will continue to come :wavetowel:
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Nah dread. I real slippin. I read dat long time ago. Bazodeeness in mi head.
Great work by the girls. One more win and we're in the semi.
I read that 3rd place may have a play off against an African team. Can anyone confirm?
Great work by the girls. One more win and we're in the semi.
I read that 3rd place may have a play off against an African team. Can anyone confirm?
Where you reading that my BFANM ? This is what is on the FIFA web site under the 2014 WWC tournament.
http://www.fifa.com/u20womensworldcup/qualifiers/index.html
CONCACAF
The CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship will take place in the Cayman Islands between 9 and 19 January 2014, with three places up for grabs at Canada 2014. Taking part will be North America's representatives, USA and Mexico, UNCAF hopefuls Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras, with two as-yet undecided teams from joining the Cayman Islands in representing the Caribbean Football Union.
As hosts, Canada qualify automatically and will not take part in the CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship.
Only the USA games are being Broadcast through fox2go.
And we can make the WC by finishing 3rd. Was also hearing there may be a possibility that a 4th place playoff with an African team is on the table.
All-Time Meetings: Trinidad & Tobago v Mexico
May 11, 2002 (Final Round)at Malabar, Trinidad & Tobago
Mexico 5 (Micheli Rico 5'; Dioselina Valderrama 12'; Teresa Guadalupe Worbis 19'; Sulim Nereida Quinarez 26'; Rubi Marlene Sandoval 55')
Trinidad & Tobago 1 (Tasha St. Louis 37')
January 20, 2006 (First Round) at Veracruz, Mexico
Mexico 2 (Tania Paola Morales 9'; Veronica Charlyn Corral 18')
Trinidad & Tobago 0
June 20, 2008 (First Round) at Puebla, Mexico
Mexico 3 (Claudia Garcia 3', 66’; Liliana Mercado 62')
Trinidad & Tobago 0
January 21, 2010 (First Round) at Guatemala City, Guatemala
Mexico 2 (Liliana Guadalupe Godoy 45'; Natalie Lagunas 81')
Trinidad & Tobago 1 (Natasha St. Louis 1’)
Hopefully we are closing the gap! Let's Go Princesses!
The CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship will take place in the Cayman Islands between 9 and 19 January 2014, with three places up for grabs at Canada 2014. Taking part will be North America's representatives, USA and Mexico, UNCAF hopefuls Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras, with two as-yet undecided teams from joining the Cayman Islands in representing the Caribbean Football Union.
As hosts, Canada qualify automatically and will not take part in the CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship.
CAF
The African qualifiers for Canada 2014 will be played on a home-and-away basis between September 2013 and 24 January 2014. Two spots at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup are up for grabs.
That's a shame, we'll need either a miracle against Mexico and a good match against Jamaica, or a miracle against the USA!???
Mex just hit the post. :whew:
Mex just hit the post. :whew:
Where are you following the game?
Mex just hit the post. :whew:
Where are you following the game?
Concacaf web site.
Seems like Mexico's taking control of the game now...7 shots to 3...
Looks like we played them even in the first half but gassed in the second half. Another hard game coming up against the USA. I am willing to bet my entire life's saving of $3.25 CAN that we beating Costa Rica for that third spot.
Hmm a very weak first goal on a goalkeeper error and a penalty.
HIGHLIGHTS: T&T Women’s U-20 vs Mexico Women’s U-20The first goal was due to goal keeper error, a soft goal.
https://www.youtube.com/v/PsrhpmaR8wU
I don't know what all the excitement on the news was about. I swear they had qualified for the world cup. All this drama cause they made the Concacaf semi finals for the first time. And then lose 0 - 3 (No surprise) to Mexico to come second in the group, and get U.S.A who will destroy us. Women's football in T&T is still in its infancy. Nice try ladies and even though its not y'all fault, you girls ain't even dream to be ready for a world cup.Well they can dream now because if they can beat Costa Rica on Sunday in the play-off game for 3rd place then they would have qualified for the U20's Women's World Cup and would therefore have proven that they are closing the gap between themselves and the top teams in the world.
Those were soft goals against Mexico. Come on keeper - not that easy.
We definitely do not rest anyone for the match versus the USA. This is what the girls have been training for. We play all our starters as usual, we play the game like we have been all tournament & that is too attack and keep attacking. We saw what happened with the U-17's recently when they tried to defend only. Their is no energy to attack when you are chasing the ball in your half all the time.
I would play a 3-5-2 or a 3-4-3 and instruct our wide mid-fielders of their responsibilities on both sides of the ball (that is providing we have practiced these formations throughout our training-sessions). If we rest our best & then we get smoked everyone's "mindsets" will be deflated. Our confidence is high right now despite what just occurred against the Mexican's & we need every ounce of confidence we can muster moving forward. We will get scored on however everyone's mindsets must be that we can also score. Just my two cents for what it is worth.
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First off, it doesn't matter what formation is used or who plays, they will be destroyed. These are the facts. The U.S. takes their football (especially women's football) seriously. We do not. The U.S. makes sure their teams are well prepared, well trained (from early) and regularly play against quality opposition, we do not. They put a support system in place so players can excel to and maintain their full potential. Lord knows we do not. It is time T&T stop playing the fool with this try ah thing football. This goes for the men too. Do the research, get the resources,go to work and be consistent with your efforts. That's how you qualify for a world cup. Not hoping and praying for a miracle. Ridiculousness.We definitely do not rest anyone for the match versus the USA. This is what the girls have been training for. We play all our starters as usual, we play the game like we have been all tournament & that is too attack and keep attacking. We saw what happened with the U-17's recently when they tried to defend only. Their is no energy to attack when you are chasing the ball in your half all the time.
I would play a 3-5-2 or a 3-4-3 and instruct our wide mid-fielders of their responsibilities on both sides of the ball (that is providing we have practiced these formations throughout our training-sessions). If we rest our best & then we get smoked everyone's "mindsets" will be deflated. Our confidence is high right now despite what just occurred against the Mexican's & we need every ounce of confidence we can muster moving forward. We will get scored on however everyone's mindsets must be that we can also score. Just my two cents for what it is worth.
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3-4-3 or 3-5-2 vs the USA 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 is asking to be destroyed.
Coach Élan please give us your best formation so we won't get destroyed.
Cheers
Look thank you JW, like Coop's is Shabazz speech writer. ;D
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=256596281169502 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=256596281169502)
Look thank you JW, like Coop's is Shabazz speech writer. ;DSome people hate to hear the truth,is not a matter of i'm Shabbazz speech writer it's just that i usually see eye to eye with the guy on his policys concerning Football,you all does look for anything to bring him down he has done so much for Football in this country both Men/Women,he has taken assignments and worked with teams that other Coaches run from and had success with them,he has helped so many players reach their potential, Contracts etc i totally agree with what he is saying about Women Football and players in T&T.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=256596281169502 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=256596281169502)
Look thank you JW, like Coop's is Shabazz speech writer. ;D
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=256596281169502 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=256596281169502)
Look at the teams we beat. People getting carried away. I am happy we reach this far, but we ain't qualify yet. When we qualify I will rejoice.I don't care who we beat,what make it nice is local Coaches,we never reached this far so i'm rejoicing
Look at the teams we beat. People getting carried away. I am happy we reach this far, but we ain't qualify yet. When we qualify I will rejoice.I don't care who we beat,what make it nice is local Coaches,we never reached this far so i'm rejoicing
Look thank you JW, like Coop's is Shabazz speech writer. ;D
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=256596281169502 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=256596281169502)
:whistling:
Wether he right or wrong.
Ah wonder if Izler Brown wasn't Shabazz wife if he woulda care...
Look thank you JW, like Coop's is Shabazz speech writer. ;DSome people hate to hear the truth,is not a matter of i'm Shabbazz speech writer it's just that i usually see eye to eye with the guy on his policys concerning Football,you all does look for anything to bring him down he has done so much for Football in this country both Men/Women,he has taken assignments and worked with teams that other Coaches run from and had success with them,he has helped so many players reach their potential, Contracts etc i totally agree with what he is saying about Women Football and players in T&T.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=256596281169502 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=256596281169502)
Look at the teams we beat. People getting carried away. I am happy we reach this far, but we ain't qualify yet. When we qualify I will rejoice.I don't care who we beat,what make it nice is local Coaches,we never reached this far so i'm rejoicing
Progress shouldn't be measured by how far we've come but by how far we have left to go....Until we can compete with the likes of Mexico, USA and Canada, we ain't reach nowhere. I'm happy for the girls and wish them all the best as they try to move forward, but like DHW said, I'm not getting carried away just yet...
Look at the teams we beat. People getting carried away. I am happy we reach this far, but we ain't qualify yet. When we qualify I will rejoice.I don't care who we beat,what make it nice is local Coaches,we never reached this far so i'm rejoicing
Progress shouldn't be measured by how far we've come but by how far we have left to go....Until we can compete with the likes of Mexico, USA and Canada, we ain't reach nowhere. I'm happy for the girls and wish them all the best as they try to move forward, but like DHW said, I'm not getting carried away just yet...
You're being incredibly negative in my opinion - all long journeys start with a few steps and these are definitely steps in the right direction. To rubbish them because we have a couple hundred more is to miss the bigger picture (ironically) - no long distance can be reached without every little step.
Look at the teams we beat. People getting carried away. I am happy we reach this far, but we ain't qualify yet. When we qualify I will rejoice.I don't care who we beat,what make it nice is local Coaches,we never reached this far so i'm rejoicing
Progress shouldn't be measured by how far we've come but by how far we have left to go....Until we can compete with the likes of Mexico, USA and Canada, we ain't reach nowhere. I'm happy for the girls and wish them all the best as they try to move forward, but like DHW said, I'm not getting carried away just yet...
You're being incredibly negative in my opinion - all long journeys start with a few steps and these are definitely steps in the right direction. To rubbish them because we have a couple hundred more is to miss the bigger picture (ironically) - no long distance can be reached without every little step.
Which is what exactly? Is the bigger picture one in which we see our selves being better than we were yesterday? If so, then let's stop painting right now because we're definitely better than we were 10 years ago, no doubt. If the bigger picture is one in which we're a regional force then we have a long way to go still.
I've been following the womens game for a long time and I'll be the first to say that we have improved tremendously over the years...but when you consider the likes of USA ,Mex and Canada haven't exactly been sitting around waiting for us to catch up, you should be able to understand my position.
Look at the teams we beat. People getting carried away. I am happy we reach this far, but we ain't qualify yet. When we qualify I will rejoice.I don't care who we beat,what make it nice is local Coaches,we never reached this far so i'm rejoicing
Progress shouldn't be measured by how far we've come but by how far we have left to go....Until we can compete with the likes of Mexico, USA and Canada, we ain't reach nowhere. I'm happy for the girls and wish them all the best as they try to move forward, but like DHW said, I'm not getting carried away just yet...
You're being incredibly negative in my opinion - all long journeys start with a few steps and these are definitely steps in the right direction. To rubbish them because we have a couple hundred more is to miss the bigger picture (ironically) - no long distance can be reached without every little step.
Which is what exactly? Is the bigger picture one in which we see our selves being better than we were yesterday? If so, then let's stop painting right now because we're definitely better than we were 10 years ago, no doubt. If the bigger picture is one in which we're a regional force then we have a long way to go still.
I've been following the womens game for a long time and I'll be the first to say that we have improved tremendously over the years...but when you consider the likes of USA ,Mex and Canada haven't exactly been sitting around waiting for us to catch up, you should be able to understand my position.
No one's saying that, but reaching major milestones have other knock-on effects that shouldn't be ignored - surely the profile of qualifying for such a tournament, and reaching best-ever goals can have positive impacts in news coverage (inspiring maybe more girls and women to take up the game) and sponsorship opportunities
Look at the teams we beat. People getting carried away. I am happy we reach this far, but we ain't qualify yet. When we qualify I will rejoice.I don't care who we beat,what make it nice is local Coaches,we never reached this far so i'm rejoicing
Progress shouldn't be measured by how far we've come but by how far we have left to go....Until we can compete with the likes of Mexico, USA and Canada, we ain't reach nowhere. I'm happy for the girls and wish them all the best as they try to move forward, but like DHW said, I'm not getting carried away just yet...
You're being incredibly negative in my opinion - all long journeys start with a few steps and these are definitely steps in the right direction. To rubbish them because we have a couple hundred more is to miss the bigger picture (ironically) - no long distance can be reached without every little step.
Which is what exactly? Is the bigger picture one in which we see our selves being better than we were yesterday? If so, then let's stop painting right now because we're definitely better than we were 10 years ago, no doubt. If the bigger picture is one in which we're a regional force then we have a long way to go still.
I've been following the womens game for a long time and I'll be the first to say that we have improved tremendously over the years...but when you consider the likes of USA ,Mex and Canada haven't exactly been sitting around waiting for us to catch up, you should be able to understand my position.
No one's saying that, but reaching major milestones have other knock-on effects that shouldn't be ignored - surely the profile of qualifying for such a tournament, and reaching best-ever goals can have positive impacts in news coverage (inspiring maybe more girls and women to take up the game) and sponsorship opportunities
Absolutely! And those things would/should come if we actually do qualify for the U20 WC, but we haven't yet. We progressed to the semi's for the first time in the tournament and that in itself is a great achievement. But let's face it....we got to the semi's as a result of victories over the two lesser ranked, unfancied teams in the group then we fell at the first real hurdle we faced (Mex). Doesn't that put things into perspective?
Look at the teams we beat. People getting carried away. I am happy we reach this far, but we ain't qualify yet. When we qualify I will rejoice.I don't care who we beat,what make it nice is local Coaches,we never reached this far so i'm rejoicing
Progress shouldn't be measured by how far we've come but by how far we have left to go....Until we can compete with the likes of Mexico, USA and Canada, we ain't reach nowhere. I'm happy for the girls and wish them all the best as they try to move forward, but like DHW said, I'm not getting carried away just yet...
You're being incredibly negative in my opinion - all long journeys start with a few steps and these are definitely steps in the right direction. To rubbish them because we have a couple hundred more is to miss the bigger picture (ironically) - no long distance can be reached without every little step.
Which is what exactly? Is the bigger picture one in which we see our selves being better than we were yesterday? If so, then let's stop painting right now because we're definitely better than we were 10 years ago, no doubt. If the bigger picture is one in which we're a regional force then we have a long way to go still.
I've been following the womens game for a long time and I'll be the first to say that we have improved tremendously over the years...but when you consider the likes of USA ,Mex and Canada haven't exactly been sitting around waiting for us to catch up, you should be able to understand my position.
No one's saying that, but reaching major milestones have other knock-on effects that shouldn't be ignored - surely the profile of qualifying for such a tournament, and reaching best-ever goals can have positive impacts in news coverage (inspiring maybe more girls and women to take up the game) and sponsorship opportunities
Sometimes when i listen to some of u guys i feel like you don't know or have not been following the history of T&T sports,we are consistant in no sports at world level,every sport is we participate in are always hoping to win something,check athletics we win a Olympic Gold medal in Javelin and where are we,we qualified for Germany in WC Football and where are we,where are we in Athletics,where are we in Cricket,Cycling,Tennis,Badminton,swimming etc etc it's all hit and miss that's the history of our Sports.
Let us celebrate what ever little success we have,we had motorcade when Hasely won gold,when the Strike Squad almost qualified was carnival in the streets,when we came back from Germany those guys were treated like Gods,a village in Germany was transfered to little T&T,when Keshawn won Gold we had motorcade in the streets etc etc
You all may not find we closing gape etc etc but this is our little joy,our athletes have done us proud and we will big them up are every opportunity,i spend 22 yrs in US Football and there wasn't much i could of talked about when i sat down with Coaches out there,every time the US beat us they used to bring a tape for me,i used to feel so proud when Yorke played for Man U those English guys liked him so i those were my guys.
I never had a club,i worked for a club.If the people who i worked for was satisfied with the work i did,had success with the teams and Cocahes i was responsible for then i had to be doing something right to achieve it.Sometimes when i listen to some of u guys i feel like you don't know or have not been following the history of T&T sports,we are consistant in no sports at world level,every sport is we participate in are always hoping to win something,check athletics we win a Olympic Gold medal in Javelin and where are we,we qualified for Germany in WC Football and where are we,where are we in Athletics,where are we in Cricket,Cycling,Tennis,Badminton,swimming etc etc it's all hit and miss that's the history of our Sports.
Let us celebrate what ever little success we have,we had motorcade when Hasely won gold,when the Strike Squad almost qualified was carnival in the streets,when we came back from Germany those guys were treated like Gods,a village in Germany was transfered to little T&T,when Keshawn won Gold we had motorcade in the streets etc etc
You all may not find we closing gape etc etc but this is our little joy,our athletes have done us proud and we will big them up are every opportunity,i spend 22 yrs in US Football and there wasn't much i could of talked about when i sat down with Coaches out there,every time the US beat us they used to bring a tape for me,i used to feel so proud when Yorke played for Man U those English guys liked him so i those were my guys.
Coop's is that how you use to run your club as DoC?
If you don't mind me asking what was your position that Elan has a problem with?I was the Director of Coaching for a club in Norfolk Va called Norfolk Utd a small club about 2,000 kids plus Coaches.
If you don't mind me asking what was your position that Elan has a problem with?
I never had a club,i worked for a club.If the people who i worked for was satisfied with the work i did,had success with the teams and Cocahes i was responsible for then i had to be doing something right to achieve it.Sometimes when i listen to some of u guys i feel like you don't know or have not been following the history of T&T sports,we are consistant in no sports at world level,every sport is we participate in are always hoping to win something,check athletics we win a Olympic Gold medal in Javelin and where are we,we qualified for Germany in WC Football and where are we,where are we in Athletics,where are we in Cricket,Cycling,Tennis,Badminton,swimming etc etc it's all hit and miss that's the history of our Sports.
Let us celebrate what ever little success we have,we had motorcade when Hasely won gold,when the Strike Squad almost qualified was carnival in the streets,when we came back from Germany those guys were treated like Gods,a village in Germany was transfered to little T&T,when Keshawn won Gold we had motorcade in the streets etc etc
You all may not find we closing gape etc etc but this is our little joy,our athletes have done us proud and we will big them up are every opportunity,i spend 22 yrs in US Football and there wasn't much i could of talked about when i sat down with Coaches out there,every time the US beat us they used to bring a tape for me,i used to feel so proud when Yorke played for Man U those English guys liked him so i those were my guys.
Coop's is that how you use to run your club as DoC?
I notice u keep throwing this DoC thing in my face all the time like something bothering u,i'm open, if so please let me know,may be i'm not good enough to hold that position.
Half time in the 1st semifinal ....Mexico and Costa Rica even at 1-1 . That third place encounter we were hoping for with the Ticos looks a bit uncertain at the moment...
HALF-TIME: USA Women’s U-20 leads T&T 4-0. Goals by McKenzie Meehan (13’), Savannah Jordan (27’), and Stephanie Amack (33’, 39’).
How many subs have we made?
How many subs have we made?
46’: Emma Abdul on for Shenelle Henry
68’: Akilah Sparks on for Anique Walker
81’: Summer Arjoon on for Khadidra Debesette
There you go people. 6 - 0. A true representation of how far off the spectrum our women's football really is. Destruction, as I predicted. Don't get your hopes up for the third place game either. Stop praying for miracles. If you fail to prepare....y'all know the rest. Hopefully the TTFA will continue to improve the way they do things so all our teams will improve in years to come.
There you go people. 6 - 0. A true representation of how far off the spectrum our women's football really is. Destruction, as I predicted. Don't get your hopes up for the third place game either. Stop praying for miracles. If you fail to prepare....y'all know the rest. Hopefully the TTFA will continue to improve the way they do things so all our teams will improve in years to come.
You're being incredibly negative, in foorball anything can happen, and a good day for us and a bad day for them is all we need. It didnt take rocket science to predict a big loss - the US womens team is the brazil of womens soccer, supported excellently for decades whilst T&T's programme is still young. Reacting like its the end of thr world is a bit too much I think
There you go people. 6 - 0. A true representation of how far off the spectrum our women's football really is. Destruction, as I predicted. Don't get your hopes up for the third place game either. Stop praying for miracles. If you fail to prepare....y'all know the rest. Hopefully the TTFA will continue to improve the way they do things so all our teams will improve in years to come.
You're being incredibly negative, in foorball anything can happen, and a good day for us and a bad day for them is all we need. It didnt take rocket science to predict a big loss - the US womens team is the brazil of womens soccer, supported excellently for decades whilst T&T's programme is still young. Reacting like its the end of thr world is a bit too much I think
What do you mean by that?
Perhaps you didn't read my earlier comment before this one, where I explained that the Americans have put tremendous resources, time, training and consistent effort into making a potent national outfit. Bottom line is, they take their football seriously, while we always throwing "something" against the wall and hoping it stick. We've got to stop this "hope for the best" formula in our approach to sport. I support the team and wish them well. I'm not being NEGATIVE. I'm saying let's create better teams and players by doing things early, properly and consistently, so we won't be praying for a stupid miracle every-time we're in a tournament.There you go people. 6 - 0. A true representation of how far off the spectrum our women's football really is. Destruction, as I predicted. Don't get your hopes up for the third place game either. Stop praying for miracles. If you fail to prepare....y'all know the rest. Hopefully the TTFA will continue to improve the way they do things so all our teams will improve in years to come.
You're being incredibly negative, in foorball anything can happen, and a good day for us and a bad day for them is all we need. It didnt take rocket science to predict a big loss - the US womens team is the brazil of womens soccer, supported excellently for decades whilst T&T's programme is still young. Reacting like its the end of thr world is a bit too much I think
What do you mean by that?
You're right to pull me up - I misspoke - I meant to say the programme is less 'mature' than other countries in terms of attention and resources put in it.
Perhaps you didn't read my earlier comment before this one, where I explained that the Americans have put tremendous resources, time, training and consistent effort into making a potent national outfit. Bottom line is, they take their football seriously, while we always throwing "something" against the wall and hoping it stick. We've got to stop this "hope for the best" formula in our approach to sport. I support the team and wish them well. I'm not being NEGATIVE. I'm saying let's create better teams and players by doing things early, properly and consistently, so we won't be praying for a stupid miracle every-time we're in a tournament.There you go people. 6 - 0. A true representation of how far off the spectrum our women's football really is. Destruction, as I predicted. Don't get your hopes up for the third place game either. Stop praying for miracles. If you fail to prepare....y'all know the rest. Hopefully the TTFA will continue to improve the way they do things so all our teams will improve in years to come.
You're being incredibly negative, in foorball anything can happen, and a good day for us and a bad day for them is all we need. It didnt take rocket science to predict a big loss - the US womens team is the brazil of womens soccer, supported excellently for decades whilst T&T's programme is still young. Reacting like its the end of thr world is a bit too much I think
What do you mean by that?
You're right to pull me up - I misspoke - I meant to say the programme is less 'mature' than other countries in terms of attention and resources put in it.
How many players on this team were on the WC U17 team that we hosted?
How many players on this team were on the WC U17 team that we hosted?
Eight
Keri Myers
Brianna Ryce
Liana Hinds
Khadisha Debesette
Khadidra Debesette
Emma Abdul
Jonelle Warrick
Anique Walker
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we looking tired...
omg
omg
Best i see a women team from TT play in a long time. That is saying something
Lord boy lack of fitness
i aint go lie some of us really cya back the side to the end nah.......lets gp ladies
Game over
5-3
ok milkyx yuh got yuh wish what now ....!! proud of you all .... keep your heads up ...It wasn't my wish for them to lose. I simply said that instead of always hoping and praying for a world cup spot, lets get the job done with preparation, hard work and consistent effort. I'm sick and tired of ALMOST qualifiying, and always fighting for the last playoff ticket. Bloody ridiculous! We should be the best team in CONCACAF. We have more talent here than the entire United States. You reap what you sow. If you don't put the work in, don't expect to end up at the world cup. Who vex loss.
Question? Why was Anton on the sideline coaching the team? Do we not have a head coach and an assistant? Seems like it is now the norm for our TD to be barking out instructions on the sideline during our youth games.
Good effort! You gave your best Princesses and that is all we can ask of you. Learn from this experience and forge on!
Well done to the Soca Princesses on giving it your all, you have done yourselves and the country proud by getting us this close but were beaten by the better and fitter team on the day.I wonder if you folks missed my post above, here it is again.
But one question, I need answered. Is Anton the T&T Women's U-20 head coach?
Well if not then I am blaming him for this lost because he could have messed-up the karma of the team by taking over and barking out instructions at the girls like if he is the head coach.
Why all this glory seeking from Anton if he is the not the U-20 Women's head coach?
Some very nice goals. Nice to see Central F.C.'s Anique Walker score a decent brace. I think some comments concerning fitness and concentration are justified. Once they achieve 90 minutes plus fitness, they will do well.I don't think so..I thought the better team and players won. I think our girls are good, but won't be ever good enough for this level. The support for the game is just not there, barely for the young men, even worse for the women. very few young girls are encouraged to pursue excellence on the football field, our society is just not there yet.
first up milkyx all due respect to you , many have expressed disappointement , frustration, even downright anger , and to be fair to all, some if not all have a right to such ! keep in mind our ladies football is in many aspects still in its early years yet , ( infancy) .. we have made stride , we will hopefully continue to grow and blossom into one of the regions top teams , that should be the objective with continuity at all levels ..... i sincerely hope our federation don't lose sight of that .!!.... i hear you loud and clear , do not dispair , hopefully with the right mechanism put in place by our present football federation and officials, the moment to celebrate will be all ours not long from now ...... with that being said i'm proud of the ladies for their efforts........... from all appearances a lack of fitness was a factor today....... ..Bro, I agree with everything you say and I know that women's football in T&T is still in its infancy. I just think we've been stuck in this infancy stage too long and can do better. Bottom line, old TTFF, Ministry of sport and who else ever, real stick.
first up milkyx all due respect to you , many have expressed disappointement , frustration, even downright anger , and to be fair to all, some if not all have a right to such ! keep in mind our ladies football is in many aspects still in its early years yet , ( infancy) .. we have made stride , we will hopefully continue to grow and blossom into one of the regions top teams , that should be the objective with continuity at all levels ..... i sincerely hope our federation don't lose sight of that .!!.... i hear you loud and clear , do not dispair , hopefully with the right mechanism put in place by our present football federation and officials, the moment to celebrate will be all ours not long from now ...... with that being said i'm proud of the ladies for their efforts........... from all appearances a lack of fitness was a factor today....... ..Bro, I agree with everything you say and I know that women's football in T&T is still in its infancy. I just think we've been stuck in this infancy stage too long and can do better. Bottom line, old TTFF, Ministry of sport and who else ever, real stick.
We need to grow up. Being realistic about how we played is by no means negative. how childish is that. :frustrated: If we want to grow as a footballing nation then we have to be able to step back and objectively look at how we manage to squander the easiest qualifying path to a WC. This is why we can't improve because just as posters are chastising others for calling like it is so to Anton Corneal will return to T&T and everything in the Technical Report (if they do in fact write one) will say how we gave our best and it's a hard luck. This is not good enough people. Why can't a poster say we were not good enough on the night?To put it simple, our preparation and technical staff was not good enough and Anton needs to take most of the blame since he was the one who jumped in to try to take most of the glory as the head coach for us qualifying so he needs to take most of the blame same way for the failure. We were beaten by the better coached and fitter team at the end of the day but our girls did generally give of their best.
Our play and coaching was immature. We did not know how to handle leading 2-0, 3-1 and see out the game. We started seeing Canada this summer, forgetting that the game is 90+ minutes. We were up 3-1, but anyone could have seen that we were being dominated by CR. They were patient and calculated, they showed great maturity in the game, creating combination after combination in and around our box only to be saved by the offside call. They had a plan and they stuck to it. How many 4 and 5 passing sequence can we point to in the middle to attacking third that we had?
We jumped out to a 3-1 lead and all our best players disappeared, whilst their best players grew in confidence. During the early rounds we celebrated the wins, but neglected to look at how we got those wins. On the field it was not convincing. The 2 tests we had we showed that we could not cope. Not because the girls cannot play or lack talent but mainly because of those at the helm, even more so Anton Corneal. They coach these girls with inferiority. The preparation is always playing from behind to the US and Mexico, that the score will always be against us, but just do your best.
Look Mexico got 4 from the US, but Mexico was out there trying to dictate the pace, trying to put the US on the back foot. In case we forgot, the Mexican U17 beat Canada and the USA on their way to finishing 1st in the qualification and now their U20s lost in the finals. That's what you call closing the gap.
You all can say I'm negative and that I am talking madness, but keep you all head in the sand and say "we gave it our best". That's for recreational teams, teams that are brought together for social development. This is much more than that, way more than that.
I wonder if the men team had squandered such an opportunity if we would just resign ourselves to say hard luck. You would hear how shitty KJ is and how Bleeder only pulling stones. But is "girls" so that's okay they tried. :bs:
We will look back on this missed opportunity and say "we shoulda...."
We need to grow up. Being realistic about how we played is by no means negative. how childish is that. :frustrated: If we want to grow as a footballing nation then we have to be able to step back and objectively look at how we manage to squander the easiest qualifying path to a WC. This is why we can't improve because just as posters are chastising others for calling like it is so to Anton Corneal will return to T&T and everything in the Technical Report (if they do in fact write one) will say how we gave our best and it's a hard luck. This is not good enough people. Why can't a poster say we were not good enough on the night?
Our play and coaching was immature. We did not know how to handle leading 2-0, 3-1 and see out the game. We started seeing Canada this summer, forgetting that the game is 90+ minutes. We were up 3-1, but anyone could have seen that we were being dominated by CR. They were patient and calculated, they showed great maturity in the game, creating combination after combination in and around our box only to be saved by the offside call. They had a plan and they stuck to it. How many 4 and 5 passing sequence can we point to in the middle to attacking third that we had?
We jumped out to a 3-1 lead and all our best players disappeared, whilst their best players grew in confidence. During the early rounds we celebrated the wins, but neglected to look at how we got those wins. On the field it was not convincing. The 2 tests we had we showed that we could not cope. Not because the girls cannot play or lack talent but mainly because of those at the helm, even more so Anton Corneal. They coach these girls with inferiority. The preparation is always playing from behind to the US and Mexico, that the score will always be against us, but just do your best.
Look Mexico got 4 from the US, but Mexico was out there trying to dictate the pace, trying to put the US on the back foot. In case we forgot, the Mexican U17 beat Canada and the USA on their way to finishing 1st in the qualification and now their U20s lost in the finals. That's what you call closing the gap.
You all can say I'm negative and that I am talking madness, but keep you all head in the sand and say "we gave it our best". That's for recreational teams, teams that are brought together for social development. This is much more than that, way more than that.
I wonder if the men team had squandered such an opportunity if we would just resign ourselves to say hard luck. You would hear how shitty KJ is and how Bleeder only pulling stones. But is "girls" so that's okay they tried. :bs:
We will look back on this missed opportunity and say "we shoulda...."
We need to grow up. Being realistic about how we played is by no means negative. how childish is that. :frustrated: If we want to grow as a footballing nation then we have to be able to step back and objectively look at how we manage to squander the easiest qualifying path to a WC. This is why we can't improve because just as posters are chastising others for calling like it is so to Anton Corneal will return to T&T and everything in the Technical Report (if they do in fact write one) will say how we gave our best and it's a hard luck. This is not good enough people. Why can't a poster say we were not good enough on the night?
Our play and coaching was immature. We did not know how to handle leading 2-0, 3-1 and see out the game. We started seeing Canada this summer, forgetting that the game is 90+ minutes. We were up 3-1, but anyone could have seen that we were being dominated by CR. They were patient and calculated, they showed great maturity in the game, creating combination after combination in and around our box only to be saved by the offside call. They had a plan and they stuck to it. How many 4 and 5 passing sequence can we point to in the middle to attacking third that we had?
We jumped out to a 3-1 lead and all our best players disappeared, whilst their best players grew in confidence. During the early rounds we celebrated the wins, but neglected to look at how we got those wins. On the field it was not convincing. The 2 tests we had we showed that we could not cope. Not because the girls cannot play or lack talent but mainly because of those at the helm, even more so Anton Corneal. They coach these girls with inferiority. The preparation is always playing from behind to the US and Mexico, that the score will always be against us, but just do your best.
Look Mexico got 4 from the US, but Mexico was out there trying to dictate the pace, trying to put the US on the back foot. In case we forgot, the Mexican U17 beat Canada and the USA on their way to finishing 1st in the qualification and now their U20s lost in the finals. That's what you call closing the gap.
You all can say I'm negative and that I am talking madness, but keep you all head in the sand and say "we gave it our best". That's for recreational teams, teams that are brought together for social development. This is much more than that, way more than that.
I wonder if the men team had squandered such an opportunity if we would just resign ourselves to say hard luck. You would hear how shitty KJ is and how Bleeder only pulling stones. But is "girls" so that's okay they tried. :bs:
We will look back on this missed opportunity and say "we shoulda...."
Question? Why was Anton on the sideline coaching the team? Do we not have a head coach and an assistant? Seems like it is now the norm for our TD to be barking out instructions on the sideline during our youth games.
Good effort! You gave your best Princesses and that is all we can ask of you. Learn from this experience and forge on!
If you noticed, during the collapse the camera showed Anton bent over talking to Izler and Izler would not look at him, she did not acknowledge him.What teams is we teams,Anton is the Technical direction for all our national teams,what is his role as a technical director?sit down in TTFA office and get paid?he has been with all our national teams from day one,even when Benie was around he has been to and at every game/training,he is the one that decides who coaches our national teams why shouldn't he be on the bench and give advice,alyu know everything about Football why don't you all come T&T like Stephen heart and take the job.
He did the same thing with the U17 women's in JA late last year he showed up in JA and changed the whole plan that Marlon had the girls practicing and playing and they felt comfortable with.
You realize he around we teams and they under achieving but he getting promoted within CONCACAF and even FIFA.
Coop's hitting hard boy!! :devil:If you noticed, during the collapse the camera showed Anton bent over talking to Izler and Izler would not look at him, she did not acknowledge him.What teams is we teams,Anton is the Technical direction for all our national teams,what is his role as a technical director?sit down in TTFA office and get paid?he has been with all our national teams from day one,even when Benie was around he has been to and at every game/training,he is the one that decides who coaches our national teams why shouldn't he be on the bench and give advice,alyu know everything about Football why don't you all come T&T like Stephen heart and take the job.
He did the same thing with the U17 women's in JA late last year he showed up in JA and changed the whole plan that Marlon had the girls practicing and playing and they felt comfortable with.
You realize he around we teams and they under achieving but he getting promoted within CONCACAF and even FIFA.
If you noticed, during the collapse the camera showed Anton bent over talking to Izler and Izler would not look at him, she did not acknowledge him.What teams is we teams,Anton is the Technical direction for all our national teams,what is his role as a technical director?sit down in TTFA office and get paid?he has been with all our national teams from day one,even when Benie was around he has been to and at every game/training,he is the one that decides who coaches our national teams why shouldn't he be on the bench and give advice,alyu know everything about Football why don't you all come T&T like Stephen heart and take the job.
He did the same thing with the U17 women's in JA late last year he showed up in JA and changed the whole plan that Marlon had the girls practicing and playing and they felt comfortable with.
You realize he around we teams and they under achieving but he getting promoted within CONCACAF and even FIFA.
If the TD job is to observe and advise then whose job it is to impliment coaching programmes for the various age groups?whose job it is to select our national team Coaches?whose job it is to plan and organise workshops and courses? etc is Jurgen Klinsman the TD for US Soccer?Lincoln never coached our national team Goalkeepers? Yes the TD job is to observe and advise all all our teams that's why he is there but ppl saying what is he doing there.If you noticed, during the collapse the camera showed Anton bent over talking to Izler and Izler would not look at him, she did not acknowledge him.What teams is we teams,Anton is the Technical direction for all our national teams,what is his role as a technical director?sit down in TTFA office and get paid?he has been with all our national teams from day one,even when Benie was around he has been to and at every game/training,he is the one that decides who coaches our national teams why shouldn't he be on the bench and give advice,alyu know everything about Football why don't you all come T&T like Stephen heart and take the job.
He did the same thing with the U17 women's in JA late last year he showed up in JA and changed the whole plan that Marlon had the girls practicing and playing and they felt comfortable with.
You realize he around we teams and they under achieving but he getting promoted within CONCACAF and even FIFA.
Why have a head coach if the TD coaching every team.
Unless you eh know the TD job is to observe and advise. Was Jurgen Klinsman on the USA bench? Ever see him on the USA bench? How about Ramos, or Moorhouse? Ever see any of them on the US bench? stueps Coop's you eh serious.
He wasn't giving no advice, he was coaching, picking team and running sessions.
Technical Director, coach. What difference it makes. Some coaches just coach and TD get all the amenities for them. Klinman is the coach and TD. But believe you me, he has a number of assistants doing all the ground work. But in TT case, it appears the TD is really the coach except when it comes to the senior mens team. This TD does not cross swords with Hart. We have not seen TD on the sidelines coaching during the last Gold cup. So please clarify the air TTFF!!! IS the TD the real coach.
Don't know if to laugh or cry, so Mr. Perennially Underachieving TD, takeover/had a team leading 3-1 with a chance to go to a WC and couldn't make the adjustments necessary to not get 6 goals!?!?!?! 6 goals!?!?!?!
If it wasn't some mother c&*t third-world country (hell even if it was some other third world country), he c&*t was fired the same night!!!!
In a game that featured 10 goals, Corneal singled out one as the turning point.
In the 86th miunte, a Costa Rica attacker headed a ball into the area towards her teammate, Michelle Montero. Trinidad and Tobago defender Otisha David was in her way; but only for a few seconds.
David collapsed in a tangle of legs and Montero ran clear to prod the equaliser past Trinidad and Tobago custodian Keri Myers. Corneal called foul.
“David was shielding the ball and the player clips her foot, she falls and a goal scores,” said Corneal. “I don’t want to say it is a refereeing error but you make your own call. Maybe (David) could have kicked it out. Maybe she was kicked accidentally. But she was tripped.”
Much has been written about the fitness level of the girls however from what I see technically and tactically the ladies need more help in those areas. No doubt everyone's fitness can improve however the difference between working too hard & working smart must also be explained to the ladies.
Even when the scored was 3-1 one at the 70th minute our ladies seemed to try and individually attack down the flanks exerting way to much energy when they needed it on the defensive side. Once the coaching staff breaks down the film they will see that not enough support was arriving when a midfielder decided to go the attack (however looking at that attacking players ball control most were not looking to pass off anyways). This is where the coaching staff needs to call over the team captain to tell her remind her to remind everyone to ball play with the ball and keep it. Chew up the clock. The ladies spend 3-5 sessions a week on the pitch sometimes twice a day however how much time do they spend in the class going everyone's responsibilities on both sides of the ball ( and at different increments in the game depending on the score at hand) are questions that need to be asked.
The 3rd & decisive goal to tie was not as a result of our player being kicked & tripped IMHO. She accidentally slipped , look at the turf that moved underneath her as a result. The defender was then muscled off the ball however was not in a proper defensive position to defend in the 1st place. Even the 2nd goal (since when are defenders advised to jump in backwards) & then even when the first shot attempt was flubbed a poor clearing attempt (hell foul that player at the top of the 18 if you have too) was made by our defender to allow a beautiful left footed curl to the far side post. Our keeper fell backwards twice trying to get back into position however the bigger question is why did she open handed parry-palm the ball out and not use her double fists. If she double-fists the ball it is cleared outside the 18. Take a look at how the 1st goal develops our back line is flat and a beautiful through ball is sent giving an outright breakaway our keeper comes out and makes herself "BIG" and even gets a piece of the ball which allows #17 to save a goal all 17 had to was left foot the ball out for a corner yet she toe taps the ball back to the CR attacker. One cannot kick a ball with the foot that is planted in front of ones body.
There are a lot of positives to come out of making it to the semi final round & those players who make the jump to the seniors will know what it takes to get the team to the next rounds as well. Can anyone tell us if we have a full time goaltender coach as with the 20's & even the senior's there are a few things that need to be tided up (basic fundamentals). All in all the ladies should be proud of the efforts they gave and know that they can compete with the big four in Concacaf.
I see a few 20's ready to help the senior's for the upcoming CFU's in April.
Cheers 19
In the early stages we started establishing a level of play. Some nice passes in midfield, winning the ball back quickly and making good passes to retain possession. Then I don't know what happen.Yuh gotta be fit to keep dat up fuh 90 minutes.
Just wondering if resting key players in the US game could have made any difference in the late stages of the CR game since it appeared that the team was exhausted. Squandering a 3-1 lead with 20 minutes left with a WC berth on the line I find very hard to accept.First off, it doesn't matter what formation is used or who plays, they will be destroyed. These are the facts. The U.S. takes their football (especially women's football) seriously. We do not. The U.S. makes sure their teams are well prepared, well trained (from early) and regularly play against quality opposition, we do not. They put a support system in place so players can excel to and maintain their full potential. Lord knows we do not. It is time T&T stop playing the fool with this try ah thing football. This goes for the men too. Do the research, get the resources,go to work and be consistent with your efforts. That's how you qualify for a world cup. Not hoping and praying for a miracle. Ridiculousness.We definitely do not rest anyone for the match versus the USA. This is what the girls have been training for. We play all our starters as usual, we play the game like we have been all tournament & that is too attack and keep attacking. We saw what happened with the U-17's recently when they tried to defend only. Their is no energy to attack when you are chasing the ball in your half all the time.
I would play a 3-5-2 or a 3-4-3 and instruct our wide mid-fielders of their responsibilities on both sides of the ball (that is providing we have practiced these formations throughout our training-sessions). If we rest our best & then we get smoked everyone's "mindsets" will be deflated. Our confidence is high right now despite what just occurred against the Mexican's & we need every ounce of confidence we can muster moving forward. We will get scored on however everyone's mindsets must be that we can also score. Just my two cents for what it is worth.
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3-4-3 or 3-5-2 vs the USA 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 is asking to be destroyed.
The German keeper just barely save the Nigerian shot on goal which put the second Nigerian onside.That is a francomente goal .That ref and announcer ain't got no shame. Robbery.This is how they are World Power.
The keeper got her hands on the ball which puts the second Nigerian attacker onsides.Simple.
If a keeper accisently plays a ball back to an offsides player,then that puts him onsides.Simple !
Sad thing is ... The player who wins the Golden Boot AND the Golden Ball is the offending player who should have known better ... Asisat Oshoala.Thing is the reff spoil the game everytime with the business end of the whistle.
Good to see Mbock Bathy live up to her pre-tournament billing (Silver Ball).
If a keeper accisently plays a ball back to an offsides player,then that puts him onsides.Simple !
The keeper pass the ball to the player or make a save? from Law 11.
Gaining an advantage If the ball is played into the penalty area and the attacker plays the ball that rebounds to him off a post, crossbar or an opponent (read: goalkeeper), then the attacker is offside as they have gained an advantage by being in that position.
Asylumseeker, is this law applicable in this instance? Sounds like it to me.
Mr Phillip Ian Dore- Physiotherapist Chala, is that you?
T&T win 2-0
Any updates ??
Matouk says U-20 women maintaining their focus after 1st round triumph.
By Shaun Fuentes (TTFA).
Trinidad and Tobago Under 20 Women’s player Maya Matouk is firm on the belief that she and her teammates have not accomplished anything and must remained focused on the task at their feet. And that entails maintaining their team bond and improving as a unit as they move on to the Caribbean Football Union Under 20 Women’s Championship in Haiti in October.
Matouk, a student at University of Tampa, led T&T’s charge in their 6-0 defeat of Dominica in their closing first round fixture at Victoria Park in St Vincent on Tuesday evening to see them top the group with a maximum six points.
T&T will now move onto the Finals in Haiti from which the top three teams from the eight-team tournament will advance to the CONCACAF Finals. At stake in that final tournament in Honduras in December will be a place in the 2016 FIFA Under 20 Women’s World Cup in Papua New Guinea.
“Even though we accomplished our first objective, going on to the next round is going to require us to stay even more humble and dedicated as we will be facing teams that are stronger,” a confident Matouk told TTFA Media.
“We will take the experience of the past games with us and hope to increase our level of play to be victorious in the next qualifying round. Winning this first round was definitely a confidence boost for all and this will keep our spirits high,” she continued.
Looking back at the game in which she notched a double, the ex-St Ann’s Rangers and IMG Academy player said sticking to the game plan laid out by head coach Jason Spence and proper communication among the players and staff were key factors.
“Sticking to the game plan given by coach was definitely the key factor in our performance. We were told to give everything we had when we stepped out on the field and that’s exactly what we did,” she said.
The team was skippered by defender Renee Mike and included the likes of the talented Amaya Ellis, Chelcy Ralph, Tsaianne Leander who scored a double in the 2-0 win over St Vincent/Grenadines, Shauna Lee Govia, Naomie Guerra and goalkeeper Nicolette Craig.
“We stayed focused and humble throughout the qualifiers. Being a team with all teammates fully committed and willing to strive for excellence made our goal easier to achieve. We developed an effective method of communication and this was another important factor that allowed the game to be played smoothly,” Matouk added.
The T&T forward was a member of the T&T Under 17 Women’s Team that won the 2013 Caribbean title in Haiti, beating the hosts 1-0 in the final. She is familiar with the conditions there and has a feel for that stage.
”Now we have a few weeks to prepare for the next stage which is going to be tougher and will require more out of us. But I think everyone’s up for it and we’ll be working towards staying on top of our game and pull off the results to keep us going in this campaign,” Matouk ended.
T&T female warriors heading to Haiti .... and .....
no press releases from TTFA
no public pep talk for the girls
no rallying of the T&T fans and troops
no sharing of team challenges
why the deafening silence?
WTF is wrong wit' the fellahs in de TTFA boy?
Is this TTFA imploding or wha? Are they in hiding and keeping a low profile to avoid discussing embarrasing failures?
Totally disgusted.
Curacao take a 1-0 lead in the first minute.
Tallman you have a video stream or just receiving online updates?
Good win Young Women Warriors. Stay focused and motivated for the next upcoming games which will be more challenging to win.
This is what ah say after the previous win eh.Like stick break in dey ears ;)Good win Young Women Warriors. Stay focused and motivated for the next upcoming games which will be more challenging to win.
Trinidad and Tobago suffered their first loss at the CFU Women U-20 Championships after being beaten 2-0 by Haiti in the second semifinal. Haiti’s goals were scored by Sabine Chandler (35’) and Nerilia Mondesir (52’). T&T will now face Puerto Rico on Friday @ 4pm in the the third-place match, with the winner securing a spot in the 2015 CONCACAF Women U-20 Championships.
FINAL: Trinidad and Tobago U-20 Women defeated Puerto Rico 4-3 on penalty kicks to claim third place at the CFU Women U-20 Championships thereby advancing to the CONCACAF Women U-20 Championships which will be held in Honduras from December 3-13, 2015.
Knew it was going to be close. Congrats and on to the next challenge.
Knew it was going to be close. Congrats and on to the next challenge.
De next challenge is to get dat defense in order. We conceded in every game, and apart from de St. Vincent game, we always had to come from behind. Plus we conceded two goals within the first five minutes.
Haiti won the CFU women u-20 by beating Jamaica 2-0 in the final championship game
HALF-TIME: Canada U-20 Women 1-0 Trinidad and Tobago. Goal scored by Sarah Kinzner in the 16th minute.
Trinidad & Tobago head coach Jason Spence realized that Canada would prove a difficult opponent for his team, when they met in opening match of the 2015 CONCACAF Under-20 Women’s Championship on Thursday.
After all, the Canadians came in with a perfect 15W-0D-0L all-time record in CU20W group stage play.
In order to limit the North Americans’ scoring chances and the goal difference, Spence set-up his team to defend. Even though the final result, 2-0, was in Canada’s favor, the disappointment quotient was kept to a minimum.
“I think coming off 2-nil certainly showed that we had some good character,” the 44-year-old said. “I told the team that I was quite proud of them and what they showed.”
The tactic also worked from a standings perspective as host Honduras and Jamaica played to a 2-2 draw afterwards, leaving both teams with a single point.
“Now, they (Canada) are out of the way and I can now focus on the next six points that are there to get,” Spence commented.
This team get caught up in the TTFA election cycle. A little better prep. may have helped. But Ladies, don't let this get you down. Hopefully with the new TTFA, the preps. for future tournaments will be much better.
FULL-TIME: Trinidad and Tobago U-20 Women 1-6 Jamaica. Jamaica’s goals scored by Khadija Shaw (8’), Ohshay Nelson-Lawes (21’, 34’, 46’, 87'), and Chanel Hudson-Marks (55’). T&T’s goal scored by Tsianne Leander (31’).
Taking 6, especially from Jamdown, is a sign that the coach Is out of his depth, must take responsibility and do "the right thing".
what experience can u learn from. how to lose..... wow :banginghead: :banginghead: :banginghead:
U-20 Women Happy with Camp.
By Wayne Cunningham (TTFA).
The Trinidad and Tobago Under 20 Women’s Team, inclusive of eight foreign based players completed their one-week camp at the Turning Point Christian Centre in Maracas St. Joseph with a 1-1 draw against a Presentation College U-16 Boys’ team on Saturday.
Describing the exercise as "beneficial", foreign based utility player Amaya Ellis, stated. “The camp was very useful and important especially for the foreign based players to meet and gel with the local based players”. The 18-year-old, who currently plays for Los Gatos High School in California is the daughter of former St. Mary's College standout Mark Ellis and is no stranger to the national team having represented this country at U15, U17 and U20 levels.
Commenting on the 1-1 draw against the Boys team, Ellis said. “We still have a lot of work to do but our performance was very encouraging and we competed very well against the boys. Ellis who plays both in midfield and central defence has some European experience having played three seasons for German outfit Frankfurt Football Club (FFC).
Describing the coaching staff as "experienced" and "passionate " Ellis was happy with how the team adapted to Coach Jamaal Shabazz’s, focus on defensive organization. “I felt that the players grasped the concept of having everyone defending; whether it was supporting or cutting off the opponent’s options. We have certainly improved in one week and I look forward to returning in December”, added Ellis.
Forbes sees bright future for T&T U-20 women.
T&T Newsday Reports.
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Forbes recently signed a contract extension until May 2018 with Santa Fe and will travel with the Colombian side to face Athletico Bilbao’s women’s team in Spain at month’s end.
Links ?
Disagree about Haiti playing sweet. They are also poor but you can see they were prepared and we were not.
They have 2 decent players who are mobile and that is all it takes against this T&T side.
I think Shabazz need to travel a little bit and see what women's football )or football in general) is in other parts of the world. If he can't enter US, try small town Canada. His Guyana and TT experience just not cutting it. Not to be discouraging to the selectees, but he lied to y'all about being ready to take on the world.He had a qualified individual coaching our women for free and we let him go just when we were implementing a system, an individual who could've helped in identifying talent even if he wasn't coaching this team.
ps: Now we have that out the way, where we go from here. Morace won't be back. How about a NA highschool coach for starters.
Penalty and red card against T&T. Unfortunate decision.
But not as if we deserve any luck.
Jamal Shabazz is a dumb ass.he was never going to beat Canada or seriously threaten their goal. Why make the score look worse than it was. If we played with 14 we may not get a organized attack, what makes you think Shabazz will get a win down 3-1 with 10. When I putting down the coach, prefer to keep it real. My only quarrel with the man is, he not aware of football outside the nation.
You losing 3-1 facing certain elimination and you are not committing numbers forward. No press, no support in forward positions, no commitment to the attack.
Absolutely ridiculous. :pissedoff:
Wasn't Shabazz the coach of Guyana's senior men's national team which beat T&T recently? ???Jamal Shabazz is a dumb ass.My only quarrel with the man is, he not aware of football outside the nation.
You losing 3-1 facing certain elimination and you are not committing numbers forward. No press, no support in forward positions, no commitment to the attack.
Absolutely ridiculous. :pissedoff:
Jamal Shabazz is a dumb ass.he was never going to beat Canada or seriously threaten their goal. Why make the score look worse than it was. If we played with 14 we may not get a organized attack, what makes you think Shabazz will get a win down 3-1 with 10. When I putting down the coach, prefer to keep it real. My only quarrel with the man is, he not aware of football outside the nation.
You losing 3-1 facing certain elimination and you are not committing numbers forward. No press, no support in forward positions, no commitment to the attack.
Absolutely ridiculous. :pissedoff:
Jamal Shabazz is a dumb ass.he was never going to beat Canada or seriously threaten their goal. Why make the score look worse than it was. If we played with 14 we may not get a organized attack, what makes you think Shabazz will get a win down 3-1 with 10. When I putting down the coach, prefer to keep it real. My only quarrel with the man is, he not aware of football outside the nation.
You losing 3-1 facing certain elimination and you are not committing numbers forward. No press, no support in forward positions, no commitment to the attack.
Absolutely ridiculous. :pissedoff:
Don't totally agree with that.
Costa Rica could have said the same thing, but look at how they responded and what it did to Haiti. We needed to play for 1 goal at a time. I'm not saying attack with reckless abandon, but we had some nice spots where we could have took a chance and we never did. We resigned from early to not "losing bad". That's coward, and taught our players that they are indeed inferior. I don't like that approach.
We've been surrendering like this for decades and now it seems to be who we are. This is why at 1-1 we wilt. We show no fight or mental fortitude to fight back especially when we're leading and give up goals.
"Saving face" needs to not be part of who we are.
Jamal Shabazz is a dumb ass.he was never going to beat Canada or seriously threaten their goal. Why make the score look worse than it was. If we played with 14 we may not get a organized attack, what makes you think Shabazz will get a win down 3-1 with 10. When I putting down the coach, prefer to keep it real. My only quarrel with the man is, he not aware of football outside the nation.
You losing 3-1 facing certain elimination and you are not committing numbers forward. No press, no support in forward positions, no commitment to the attack.
Absolutely ridiculous. :pissedoff:
Don't totally agree with that.
Costa Rica could have said the same thing, but look at how they responded and what it did to Haiti. We needed to play for 1 goal at a time. I'm not saying attack with reckless abandon, but we had some nice spots where we could have took a chance and we never did. We resigned from early to not "losing bad". That's coward, and taught our players that they are indeed inferior. I don't like that approach.
We've been surrendering like this for decades and now it seems to be who we are. This is why at 1-1 we wilt. We show no fight or mental fortitude to fight back especially when we're leading and give up goals.
"Saving face" needs to not be part of who we are.
We score first in 3 games and lose those 3 games.Had the opportunity to observe a women's training session at Mandela park last year. I watched for aprox an hour or a little less. Were the women/girls good or decent. I can't really say. The coach had them standing around every 10 minutes, while he explained a particular requirement/play to one player or another for about 5 minutes, every time. Most of the girls were therefore doing nothing - not even allowed to get water -, unoccupied, unfocused for at least 1/3 of the observed session. Thus these women would neither develop game fitness , flow, or ability to execute anything based on this particular practice. Maybe other sessions were more intense. I don't know.
We have more female players playing the game, yet we have not improved on the women's game.
We score first in 3 games and lose those 3 games.Had the opportunity to observe a women's training session at Mandela park last year. I watched for aprox an hour or a little less. Were the women/girls good or decent. I can't really say. The coach had them standing around every 10 minutes, while he explained a particular requirement/play to one player or another for about 5 minutes, every time. Most of the girls were therefore doing nothing - not even allowed to get water -, unoccupied, unfocused for at least 1/3 of the observed session. Thus these women would neither develop game fitness , flow, or ability to execute anything based on this particular practice. Maybe other sessions were more intense. I don't know.
We have more female players playing the game, yet we have not improved on the women's game.
So even with increased numbers of girls playing the sport, what would be the final product there? Note, I will not base all of TT local women game and practice based on that one bad sample. Yet, from what I did observe years ago, with the coaching of the men's game, I would be quite concerned that the girls are not getting the proper development and training that is required to compete at a international level. Local is fine, skill and ability might be ok, execution and adaptation when faced with more intense well trained athletes might be detrimental to their performance. Being fit to run around the savannah, don't mean one can peform at highest level for 90 minutes of football.
well, i must conclude the fan support must be real shit too.
in my time and even now in most sports around the world, is the fan base that drives the athletes/players to excellence, it the fan base that drives the sport..the sport is not what drives the fan base...so let's also face that piece of reality as well..hard earnedmoney going to a lot of other shit instead, to bad we doh have a Fete National team, we fanbase wudda just get wineing mix up with winning ans we would probably lorse that too... we teams not winning, so we cyah wine, so F dat...cyah spend we money dey, no wine to get :devil:
I done :cursing: Good luck for the rest of the tournament ladies....with Shabaaz at the helm you'll need it!
....Haiti playing some sweet football though...A world cup spot seems a real possibility for them!
It would've been interesting if Haiti and USA were in the game group, would've been one to watch for sure.It worked out in the end then....congrats Haiti :applause:
Things work out nice nice. Bien fait HaïtiDisagree about Haiti playing sweet. They are also poor but you can see they were prepared and we were not.
They have 2 decent players who are mobile and that is all it takes against this T&T side.
FF with all due respect to you my fellow Caribbean friend, I don't know what game were you watching when you say you disagree that Haiti was playing sweet football. No Haiti was not playing poorly and Yes Haiti, I was playing sweet football. In fact very sweet football. Much respect to your girls, they played very hard but I really don't even remember that T&T even took a shot at the Haitian goalie in the 2nd half. It was all Haiti in the second half. If it wasn't for some incredible save by your goalie , that game should really have been a 5-2 games not to mention several missed opportunities by Haiti in the first half. Haiti is really the U-20 Caribbean champion not Jamaica. Haiti girls were coached and told to allow 1 or two goals from JA and not to score so that they can finish second in their group to avoid Mexico and USA and assure to themselves a spot in T&T group .
Forbes sees bright future for T&T U-20 women.
T&T Newsday Reports.
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Forbes recently signed a contract extension until May 2018 with Santa Fe and will travel with the Colombian side to face Athletico Bilbao’s women’s team in Spain at month’s end.
The match will be versus Atlético Madrid, not Bilbao. The original idea was to play it on August 31, but that date was not compatible with other logistics.
The game will be played on January 31. Ah might be able to make that flex.
Thanks asylumseeker for the article.Haiti lost a close game again against Germany (3-2) with Haitian star Nerilia Mondesir scoring the 2 goals. All 3 teams (China , Nigeria and Germany) have made it to the semi final in the past world cups
From no coach to yes a coach just as the rumors said. Ah yes....
From no coach to yes a coach just as the rumors said. Ah yes....
Ent.
I just have to look at that picture and know those girls won't beat anybody,they look too "girly",can't we find some butch looking females,lesbians and those kinds,the teams that do well are usually packed with them,good examples are England and the USA,and looking at some other countries you don't need anyone to tell you.Serious business...
I just have to look at that picture and know those girls won't beat anybody,they look too "girly",can't we find some butch looking females,lesbians and those kinds,the teams that do well are usually packed with them,good examples are England and the USA,and looking at some other countries you don't need anyone to tell you.Serious business...We can give you the recruiting job for that. Take a look at Spain's U20 women's team that placed 2nd in the women's U20 WC in 2018. That picture was taken before the quaterfinal match against Nigeria.
Is there a list of all selects ?
Hood unearthing talents for U-20 Concacaf Championships.
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (Newsday).
T&T’s squad for next month’s Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Championships (February 15 – March 1) in Dominican Republic will mainly comprise of a new batch of foreign-based players and a handful of local talents, who have been training alongside national coach Richard Hood, over the past couple weeks.
At Hood’s first interaction with the media in his capacity, at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, on Friday, he said the TT Football Association (TTFA) has been working with him to host several screening sessions, in an attempt to unearth new national team prospects. While these sessions have aided the seeding process, Hood believes there is still a lot of work to do if T&T is to make any impression at the Championships.
The national coach will host another training segment with all local-based T&T hopefuls over this weekend and will place great emphasis on Tobagonian players. While TTFA has already sourced ten foreign-based athletes, Hood will not have the opportunity to meet this bunch beforehand on home soil.[/u]
These North American-based players will arrive in Santo Domingo approximately 12 days prior to the competition’s start, where they will link up with the team coach and his domestic selection for a detailed training camp. This, according to him, will in fact, pose a competitive and preparatory challenge. However, he remains optimistic, although there have some reluctance from past players to rejoin the team.
“We are trying to get some of these players (past) back into the pool to ensure that we have the best possible players going forward,” he said. “We anticipate the majority of the final selection would actually come from North America. It will be difficult. It’s good though that we’re having a ten-day camp leading into the tournament. We have ten days to work with them and get the entire team organised. That augurs well for us.”
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Klil Keshwar selected to represent Trinidad and Tobago at CONCACAF U-20 World Cup Championships
sfcathletics.com
St. Francis College Brooklyn women's soccer goalkeeper Klil Keshwar has been selected to represent her native Trinidad and Tobago in the upcoming CONCACAF U20 World Cup Championships, which will kick-off on Saturday, February 22, and conclude on Sunday, March 8.
"I am grateful for this opportunity to represent my country and look forward to what this competition brings," commented Keshwar following the selection.
The goalkeeper was first invited to training camp with Trinidad and Tobago's senior women's team in 2016 as the team prepared for the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship. She was the starting keeper for Trinidad and Tobago's U17 women's team that captured third-place in the Caribbean Football Union Women's U17 CONCACAF Qualifiers in Puerto Rico. Keshwar was also the starting keeper for Trinidad and Tobago's U15 Girls' team that earned third-place at the U15 CONCACAF Championships in 2014 on the Cayman Islands.
"We are incredibly proud to have Klil representing the school and the program in the CONCACAF U20 World Cup and wish Trinidad and Tobago the best of luck. We will be cheering them on from Brooklyn," said women's soccer Head Coach Justine Lombardi.
Keshwar was the starting goalkeeper for Trinidad and Tobago's U20 women's team that competed in the U20 women's CONCACAF and World Cup Qualifiers in 2018 as well. During the same year, Keshwar was invited to training camp with Trinidad and Tobago's senior women's football team for the Caribbean Football Union World Cup Qualifiers for CONCACAF '18. Additionally, she was invited to camp with the national senior women's squad for the Central American and Caribbean Games.
Trinidad and Tobago will play its first match of the respective tournament on Sunday, February 23, when it takes on Saint Kitts and Nevis inside Estadio Panamericano in San Cristobal at 12 p.m. EST.
Coming from the school's 0-17 record, She probably has no fear of things getting worse. I hope. :devil:Klil Keshwar selected to represent Trinidad and Tobago at CONCACAF U-20 World Cup Championships
sfcathletics.com
St. Francis College Brooklyn women's soccer goalkeeper Klil Keshwar has been selected to represent her native Trinidad and Tobago in the upcoming CONCACAF U20 World Cup Championships, which will kick-off on Saturday, February 22, and conclude on Sunday, March 8.
"I am grateful for this opportunity to represent my country and look forward to what this competition brings," commented Keshwar following the selection.
The goalkeeper was first invited to training camp with Trinidad and Tobago's senior women's team in 2016 as the team prepared for the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship. She was the starting keeper for Trinidad and Tobago's U17 women's team that captured third-place in the Caribbean Football Union Women's U17 CONCACAF Qualifiers in Puerto Rico. Keshwar was also the starting keeper for Trinidad and Tobago's U15 Girls' team that earned third-place at the U15 CONCACAF Championships in 2014 on the Cayman Islands.
"We are incredibly proud to have Klil representing the school and the program in the CONCACAF U20 World Cup and wish Trinidad and Tobago the best of luck. We will be cheering them on from Brooklyn," said women's soccer Head Coach Justine Lombardi.
Keshwar was the starting goalkeeper for Trinidad and Tobago's U20 women's team that competed in the U20 women's CONCACAF and World Cup Qualifiers in 2018 as well. During the same year, Keshwar was invited to training camp with Trinidad and Tobago's senior women's football team for the Caribbean Football Union World Cup Qualifiers for CONCACAF '18. Additionally, she was invited to camp with the national senior women's squad for the Central American and Caribbean Games.
Trinidad and Tobago will play its first match of the respective tournament on Sunday, February 23, when it takes on Saint Kitts and Nevis inside Estadio Panamericano in San Cristobal at 12 p.m. EST.
Hope her potential is realised and nurtured
oh oh
Dem had nuff practice lastyear
https://www.flashscore.com/team/dominican-republic/0xzHeZEB/
Meanwhile
https://www.flashscore.co.uk/team/trinidad-tobago/zmxFwVV6/
We building, sorry to say, but with a few girls who ride pine with their barely ranked school teams. Guess we have to start somewhere. I wonder if we could have save some funds and build first then enter tournaments.
Who's Waterloo Institute?
Cornwall played for QPCC in WOLF last season
“I saw [Celine Loraine] only twice but I saw enough to see that she had something,” said Hood. “The problem was we couldn’t bring her over on a regular basis, so she could challenge for one of the available spots… She has a good shot on her and she can hold up the ball. She’s not a bad player at all.”
Hmm. T&T teams could win competitive games yes. I almost forget what dat feel liketo hear andre baptiste tell it yuh would tink d house falling down dat selfish prick is no patriot
Hmm. T&T teams could win competitive games yes. I almost forget what dat feel liketo hear andre baptiste tell it yuh would tink d house falling down dat selfish prick is no patriot
Andre is ah charlatan and buffoon plain and simple lost all respect for him when he opted to throw d women warriors under d boss for what ever d inducement dat DJW throw him he,s f**king snakeHmm. T&T teams could win competitive games yes. I almost forget what dat feel liketo hear andre baptiste tell it yuh would tink d house falling down dat selfish prick is no patriot
There is an element of willful hype in the mix.
Last week he was discussing the NAAA's travel arrangements to the Bahamas and he was presented with a lucid rendition of Caribbean Airlines' position by Dionne Legoure ... yet he embarked on embracing the most unlikely interpretation of facts that were not in dispute, topped off by playing post-interview a recording of an ad for the show that while somewhat appropriate for airing before the interview ... was definitely inflammatory at best post-interview ... particularly in light of what had been fleshed out for any discerning listener.
He either didn't wish to be wrong, simply was more interested in the hype or just failed to absorb the distinctions with which he had been presented.
All of this was quite at odds with the reason he demonstrated while engaging Bajan cricket journalist, Ezra Stuart, last week ... that is, other than inartfully trying to protest a point that Stuart expressed. Protest=screaming.
If you're the interviewer, yuh really doh need to "go there" even if on the phone and even if the guest is marching on blindly voicing his opinion and can't be corralled in the manner one would employ in-studio.
Enthusiasm is no excuse. Hype and excitement of this nature detract from responsibility in delivery on the airwaves.
hey lefty, just here to thumbs up your post. I really can’t stand that bloke either. To think he endorsed DJW while campaigning against David Cameron was nothing short of shocking. He has an end of the year award (biggest boo boo in sports) but did not nominate DJW at least once, IMO that beyond shocking, yet had the nerve to nominate William wallace for the secondary school football president. that told me all I need to know about the worst sport commentator on the planet.Andre is ah charlatan and buffoon plain and simple lost all respect for him when he opted to throw d women warriors under d boss for what ever d inducement dat DJW throw him he,s f**king snakeHmm. T&T teams could win competitive games yes. I almost forget what dat feel liketo hear andre baptiste tell it yuh would tink d house falling down dat selfish prick is no patriot
There is an element of willful hype in the mix.
Last week he was discussing the NAAA's travel arrangements to the Bahamas and he was presented with a lucid rendition of Caribbean Airlines' position by Dionne Legoure ... yet he embarked on embracing the most unlikely interpretation of facts that were not in dispute, topped off by playing post-interview a recording of an ad for the show that while somewhat appropriate for airing before the interview ... was definitely inflammatory at best post-interview ... particularly in light of what had been fleshed out for any discerning listener.
He either didn't wish to be wrong, simply was more interested in the hype or just failed to absorb the distinctions with which he had been presented.
All of this was quite at odds with the reason he demonstrated while engaging Bajan cricket journalist, Ezra Stuart, last week ... that is, other than inartfully trying to protest a point that Stuart expressed. Protest=screaming.
If you're the interviewer, yuh really doh need to "go there" even if on the phone and even if the guest is marching on blindly voicing his opinion and can't be corralled in the manner one would employ in-studio.
Enthusiasm is no excuse. Hype and excitement of this nature detract from responsibility in delivery on the airwaves.
hey lefty, just here to thumbs up your post. I really can’t stand that bloke either. To think he endorsed DJW while campaigning against David Cameron was nothing short of shocking. He has an end of the year award (biggest boo boo in sports) but did not nominate DJW at least once, IMO that beyond shocking, yet had the nerve to nominate William wallace for the secondary school football president. that told me all I need to know about the worst sport commentator on the planet.Andre is ah charlatan and buffoon plain and simple lost all respect for him when he opted to throw d women warriors under d boss for what ever d inducement dat DJW throw him he,s f**king snakeHmm. T&T teams could win competitive games yes. I almost forget what dat feel liketo hear andre baptiste tell it yuh would tink d house falling down dat selfish prick is no patriot
There is an element of willful hype in the mix.
Last week he was discussing the NAAA's travel arrangements to the Bahamas and he was presented with a lucid rendition of Caribbean Airlines' position by Dionne Legoure ... yet he embarked on embracing the most unlikely interpretation of facts that were not in dispute, topped off by playing post-interview a recording of an ad for the show that while somewhat appropriate for airing before the interview ... was definitely inflammatory at best post-interview ... particularly in light of what had been fleshed out for any discerning listener.
He either didn't wish to be wrong, simply was more interested in the hype or just failed to absorb the distinctions with which he had been presented.
All of this was quite at odds with the reason he demonstrated while engaging Bajan cricket journalist, Ezra Stuart, last week ... that is, other than inartfully trying to protest a point that Stuart expressed. Protest=screaming.
If you're the interviewer, yuh really doh need to "go there" even if on the phone and even if the guest is marching on blindly voicing his opinion and can't be corralled in the manner one would employ in-studio.
Enthusiasm is no excuse. Hype and excitement of this nature detract from responsibility in delivery on the airwaves.
If an englishman from Yorkshire were to vacation in trinidad and tuned in to his commentary of the game, that englishman would think he was listening to the game in a different language. awful awful diction and very colloquial in his commentary. don’t know how he landed the gig TBH, the man has nothing going for him in that regard.
hey lefty, just here to thumbs up your post. I really can’t stand that bloke either. To think he endorsed DJW while campaigning against David Cameron was nothing short of shocking. He has an end of the year award (biggest boo boo in sports) but did not nominate DJW at least once, IMO that beyond shocking, yet had the nerve to nominate William wallace for the secondary school football president. that told me all I need to know about the worst sport commentator on the planet.Andre is ah charlatan and buffoon plain and simple lost all respect for him when he opted to throw d women warriors under d boss for what ever d inducement dat DJW throw him he,s f**king snakeHmm. T&T teams could win competitive games yes. I almost forget what dat feel liketo hear andre baptiste tell it yuh would tink d house falling down dat selfish prick is no patriot
There is an element of willful hype in the mix.
Last week he was discussing the NAAA's travel arrangements to the Bahamas and he was presented with a lucid rendition of Caribbean Airlines' position by Dionne Legoure ... yet he embarked on embracing the most unlikely interpretation of facts that were not in dispute, topped off by playing post-interview a recording of an ad for the show that while somewhat appropriate for airing before the interview ... was definitely inflammatory at best post-interview ... particularly in light of what had been fleshed out for any discerning listener.
He either didn't wish to be wrong, simply was more interested in the hype or just failed to absorb the distinctions with which he had been presented.
All of this was quite at odds with the reason he demonstrated while engaging Bajan cricket journalist, Ezra Stuart, last week ... that is, other than inartfully trying to protest a point that Stuart expressed. Protest=screaming.
If you're the interviewer, yuh really doh need to "go there" even if on the phone and even if the guest is marching on blindly voicing his opinion and can't be corralled in the manner one would employ in-studio.
Enthusiasm is no excuse. Hype and excitement of this nature detract from responsibility in delivery on the airwaves.
If an englishman from Yorkshire were to vacation in trinidad and tuned in to his commentary of the game, that englishman would think he was listening to the game in a different language. awful awful diction and very colloquial in his commentary. don’t know how he landed the gig TBH, the man has nothing going for him in that regard.
hey lefty, just here to thumbs up your post. I really can’t stand that bloke either. To think he endorsed DJW while campaigning against David Cameron was nothing short of shocking. He has an end of the year award (biggest boo boo in sports) but did not nominate DJW at least once, IMO that beyond shocking, yet had the nerve to nominate William wallace for the secondary school football president. that told me all I need to know about the worst sport commentator on the planet.Andre is ah charlatan and buffoon plain and simple lost all respect for him when he opted to throw d women warriors under d boss for what ever d inducement dat DJW throw him he,s f**king snakeHmm. T&T teams could win competitive games yes. I almost forget what dat feel liketo hear andre baptiste tell it yuh would tink d house falling down dat selfish prick is no patriot
There is an element of willful hype in the mix.
Last week he was discussing the NAAA's travel arrangements to the Bahamas and he was presented with a lucid rendition of Caribbean Airlines' position by Dionne Legoure ... yet he embarked on embracing the most unlikely interpretation of facts that were not in dispute, topped off by playing post-interview a recording of an ad for the show that while somewhat appropriate for airing before the interview ... was definitely inflammatory at best post-interview ... particularly in light of what had been fleshed out for any discerning listener.
He either didn't wish to be wrong, simply was more interested in the hype or just failed to absorb the distinctions with which he had been presented.
All of this was quite at odds with the reason he demonstrated while engaging Bajan cricket journalist, Ezra Stuart, last week ... that is, other than inartfully trying to protest a point that Stuart expressed. Protest=screaming.
If you're the interviewer, yuh really doh need to "go there" even if on the phone and even if the guest is marching on blindly voicing his opinion and can't be corralled in the manner one would employ in-studio.
Enthusiasm is no excuse. Hype and excitement of this nature detract from responsibility in delivery on the airwaves.
If an englishman from Yorkshire were to vacation in trinidad and tuned in to his commentary of the game, that englishman would think he was listening to the game in a different language. awful awful diction and very colloquial in his commentary. don’t know how he landed the gig TBH, the man has nothing going for him in that regard.
I have wondered that for years. I believe he has a high ranking position with Toyota and may bring a certain amount of advertisement to the table.
dat man does get on my last nerve, and dat TTFA hypocrisy jus make d hatred worse
It will be an interesting one between the soca girls and Haiti on Thursday..
Dumornay is in fact Haiti's best player at 16, she played and scored for all 4 Haitian women teams (U-17, U20, U-23, and the senior team) and not to mention she has already played in the U-20 world cup as a 14 year old in 2018. the youngest player to start at 14 in the 2018 WC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yFXJpGFrsw, She replaced Nerilia Mondesir in the u-20 Squad who's the Carribean all times scoring leader at the U-20 level.. ( Nerilia Mondesir in action the all times Caribbean scoring leader in action, one of her many Hat tricks : (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsoMEDHtgf0)It will be an interesting one between the soca girls and Haiti on Thursday..
We need to watch Melchie Dumornay, she seem like allyuh best player.
What is de benefit of winning this game?
We go get ah easier opponent if we win?
haiti up 2 nil
it sad dat we often have to choose between resting starters, losing momentum and d added effect of denting d confidence of d backup players does also be ah factor, not to mention dat d first team does miss d opportunity of a tough testAbsolutely correct about momentum.. Did they need a rest or did they need a tougher test ? Also what about destroying the confidence of the substitutes. A reserve player plays with the top players against any opposition. Resting one or two players for knocks is sensible, but more than half the team... is a not practical imo
I don't get his logic. Was he trying to avoid playing Barbados? I mean why not giving your best players a chance to try themselves against the best opponents they would have faced so far, especially in a low risk match where both teams already qualified? I would understand Haiti not playing its best players versus Trinidad because honestly we already know Haiti is the better team at least on the paper and also Haiti has faced better opponents (they played France, Jamaica, and other African teams). They beat Jamaica 4-1 just two weeks ago. However, to bench not one or two starters but 7 is ridiculous. In my mind, it is like denying the kids a chance to try themselves against a decent opponent,
it sad dat we often have to choose between resting starters, losing momentum and d added effect of denting d confidence of d backup players does also be ah factor, not to mention dat d first team does miss d opportunity of a tough testAbsolutely correct about momentum.. Did they need a rest or did they need a tougher test ? Also what about destroying the confidence of the substitutes. A reserve player plays with the top players against any opposition. Resting one or two players for knocks is sensible, but more than half the team... is a not practical imo
I too criticize the Haitian coach for not resting his starters after the first Half when the game was 5-0 at half time. But I still don't understand the logic of avoiding Barbados to play Puerto Rico, on paper PR is higher rank and a better opponent historically..Barbados only really beats Anguila and Grenada and losing 4-1 to St Kitts that both T&T and Haiti anahanilated. Bbn. PR had a tougher route to get here than Barbadosit sad dat we often have to choose between resting starters, losing momentum and d added effect of denting d confidence of d backup players does also be ah factor, not to mention dat d first team does miss d opportunity of a tough testAbsolutely correct about momentum.. Did they need a rest or did they need a tougher test ? Also what about destroying the confidence of the substitutes. A reserve player plays with the top players against any opposition. Resting one or two players for knocks is sensible, but more than half the team... is a not practical imo
There are valid arguments on both sides to rest or not rest multiple starters. But this is a common strategy in tournaments. We know our teams are typically not among the fittest, and the girls have been playing games every two days. None of the girls have really been active because SSFL and USA Colleges are not in season, and the team has not been together long. So what yuh really want dem to do?
But I do agree that psyche of the team has to be managed well. In any event, the margin of defeat just shows us that the squad lacks depth. There are other players that could have been brought in, but school commitments prevent some from being here.
Of course if we don't achieve the stated objective of reaching the quarterfinal then it would be shown to be a colossal error.
I too criticize the Haitian coach for not resting his starters after the first Half when the game was 5-0 at half time. But I still don't understand the logic of avoiding Barbados to play Puerto Rico, on paper PR is higher rank and a better opponent historically..Barbados only really beats Anguila and Grenada and losing 4-1 to St Kitts that both T&T and Haiti anahanilated ..PR had a tougher route to get here
I just tuned in to Haiti v BGI. They were taking the ball out of the Bajan net. Match restarted at the center circle and Haiti immediately retrieved the ball and scored in a matter of seconds. 5-0 with less than 30' on the clock. Both of those goals by Dumornay.make that 12-0 Haiti, Haiti has now scored 33 goals in 4 games.
some observations:
they should press the CBs and GK especially when d GK drops the ball to feet, it have an error there to force
d wingers should be covering d channel between CB and FB similar to point 1 it have errors dey to force
big takeaway, we too passive in PR third off d ball
some observations:
they should press the CBs and GK especially when d GK drops the ball to feet, it have an error there to force
d wingers should be covering d channel between CB and FB similar to point 1 it have errors dey to force
big takeaway, we too passive in PR third off d ball
RE: the CB and FB comment
It appears that we are deliberately conceding that space and ceding them time on the ball. It's a time-tested resource in T&T of which I'm not a huge fan, particularly when overused or not varied to keep the opposing players honest/guessing. But considering fitness levels, it's perhaps a good fit for intermittently pedestrian football.
I think the distances we are establishing between front and back are a bit less than ideal, but this is one of the characteristics that I expected would drag the match out and to our detriment. Makes everything more opportunistic than imposed.
See what Serrant just did? Declined to shoot because the ball was accommodated for her L, then pivoted and retreated with the ball 30 yards. SMH.I have seen our girls not being able to figure out efficient ways to get into their stronger foot, usually it involves some awkward movement that can put the player in trouble
What stand out to me and absolutely peeves me is the number of times defenders kick the ball out of bounds under no pressure. :frustrated:
We not valuing the ball at all
What stand out to me and absolutely peeves me is the number of times defenders kick the ball out of bounds under no pressure. :frustrated:
We not valuing the ball at all
well finally.....goal!!
What stand out to me and absolutely peeves me is the number of times defenders kick the ball out of bounds under no pressure. :frustrated:
We not valuing the ball at all
Another thing we might not value is the lead. Not liking the cumulation of negative passes when there is an alternative positive pass with a route to goal.
Painful to watch . . .I gave up before half time. Dais we bess coach?
they need to go out and push Mexico this team not good at bus parkin
What stand out to me and absolutely peeves me is the number of times defenders kick the ball out of bounds under no pressure. :frustrated:
We not valuing the ball at all
dais what ah mean above, is like only one instruction she using, no initiative or creative thought going on
haitithey need to go out and push Mexico this team not good at bus parkin
What kinda bus was that? Yuh in a different depot?
haitithey need to go out and push Mexico this team not good at bus parkin
What kinda bus was that? Yuh in a different depot?
noted lolhaitithey need to go out and push Mexico this team not good at bus parkin
What kinda bus was that? Yuh in a different depot?
That was a fake game. ;D Kinda like when we played Anguilla.
:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated: made that too hard :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:
Painful to watch . . .I gave up before half time. Dais we bess coach?
Tempting Cocorite, but mission accomplished, nah. :)
Painful to watch . . .I gave up before half time. Dais we bess coach?
Tempting Cocorite, but mission accomplished, nah. :)
I appreciate your sensitivity to the perspective. After all we're just getting back--rebuilding. I should be more gracious and patient. Thanks for the gentle reminder. ;D
Painful to watch . . .I gave up before half time. Dais we bess coach?
Tempting Cocorite, but mission accomplished, nah. :)
I appreciate your sensitivity to the perspective. After all we're just getting back--rebuilding. I should be more gracious and patient. Thanks for the gentle reminder. ;D
Despite the rebuilding, given the characteristics of the players on the field, my view is we underperformed. I noticed some things that do not require weeks to inculcate ... some of them concern transitions; others tactical indiscipline.
What concerns me is that if our approach was that loose v PR (who we played twice), what the heck is going to happen against Mexico. Today we played 30-40 minutes of additional football that we didn't need to play.
Other than that ...
Collectively I don't think there was recognition on the field of what the substitutions were aimed at accomplishing and I definitely think we missed a trick when Prince was elaborating on the L. She is a fluid player. Really a gem. We failed to capitalize on the different proposition she presented during a 15-18 minute period of play that was the moment to kill the game and done. Instead we didn't get the occasion.
Anyway, mission accomplished albeit barely. This could have ended in tears and they would have been avoidable.
Painful to watch . . .I gave up before half time. Dais we bess coach?
Tempting Cocorite, but mission accomplished, nah. :)
I appreciate your sensitivity to the perspective. After all we're just getting back--rebuilding. I should be more gracious and patient. Thanks for the gentle reminder. ;D
Despite the rebuilding, given the characteristics of the players on the field, my view is we underperformed. I noticed some things that do not require weeks to inculcate ... some of them concern transitions; others tactical indiscipline.
What concerns me is that if our approach was that loose v PR (who we played twice), what the heck is going to happen against Mexico. Today we played 30-40 minutes of additional football that we didn't need to play.
Other than that ...
Collectively I don't think there was recognition on the field of what the substitutions were aimed at accomplishing and I definitely think we missed a trick when Prince was elaborating on the L. She is a fluid player. Really a gem. We failed to capitalize on the different proposition she presented during a 15-18 minute period of play that was the moment to kill the game and done. Instead we didn't get the occasion.
Anyway, mission accomplished albeit barely. This could have ended in tears and they would have been avoidable.
The team seemed at a loss for ideas. Their decision making, positional play, support of other players (I saw Cornwall fed ball in the box and had to fend off 2-t defenders and no one to pass to, etc.). I know they’re U20s but T&T seemed punching above their weight (In this game against PR!)
Yeah I wanted to observe Prince and Cayla and Cornwall. Didn’t see Cayla. Didn’t stay long.
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Other thing: remember when CR7 was slated as the last player to kick a PK and he didn't receive the opportunity because the matter was decided before he could be influential? Let's say I wasn't a fan of Cornwall kicking down the order. That decision may need to be revisited.
Painful to watch . . .I gave up before half time. Dais we bess coach?
Tempting Cocorite, but mission accomplished, nah. :)
I appreciate your sensitivity to the perspective. After all we're just getting back--rebuilding. I should be more gracious and patient. Thanks for the gentle reminder. ;D
Despite the rebuilding, given the characteristics of the players on the field, my view is we underperformed. I noticed some things that do not require weeks to inculcate ... some of them concern transitions; others tactical indiscipline.
What concerns me is that if our approach was that loose v PR (who we played twice), what the heck is going to happen against Mexico. Today we played 30-40 minutes of additional football that we didn't need to play.
Other than that ...
Collectively I don't think there was recognition on the field of what the substitutions were aimed at accomplishing and I definitely think we missed a trick when Prince was elaborating on the L. She is a fluid player. Really a gem. We failed to capitalize on the different proposition she presented during a 15-18 minute period of play that was the moment to kill the game and done. Instead we didn't get the occasion.
Anyway, mission accomplished albeit barely. This could have ended in tears and they would have been avoidable.
The team seemed at a loss for ideas. Their decision making, positional play, support of other players (I saw Cornwall fed ball in the box and had to fend off 2-t defenders and no one to pass to, etc.). I know they’re U20s but T&T seemed punching above their weight (In this game against PR!)
Yeah I wanted to observe Prince and Cayla and Cornwall. Didn’t see Cayla. Didn’t stay long.
I don't disagree with you. I give them a slight pass on the ideas because it's common for players to get locked into routines until coaches unlock them from those mental prisons or grant them permission to leggo de dogs. I get the sense that the sideline was locked in a mental prison itself. I have a bigger beef with the positional play, support issues and some aspects of group defending. Also think the attackers need to be chastised for not taking earlier attempts on goal. Extra touches in the penalty area are a luxury and not needed. Read the movement of the GK and strike when the keeper isn't set. Each additional touch works against you. Look at Dumornay she doesn't linger on the ball.
Also, I wasn't impressed with the quality of several of the penalties taken by both teams. I thought several were poor (for this stage but maybe it's CONCACAF reality) although they ended up in the net.
Other thing: remember when CR7 was slated as the last player to kick a PK and he didn't receive the opportunity because the matter was decided before he could be influential? Let's say I wasn't a fan of Cornwall kicking down the order. That decision may need to be revisited.
Ah vex.+1
We will learn a lot about Richard Hood by how he views what's necessary to recover from the setback he and his team worked hard to avoid at half-time I feel his pain.
HT score: MEXICO 1 TTO 0
if dat is d case we should have been trying to press dey backline not sitting deepWe will learn a lot about Richard Hood by how he views what's necessary to recover from the setback he and his team worked hard to avoid at half-time I feel his pain.
HT score: MEXICO 1 TTO 0
I'm surprised that Cayla McFarlane and Tori Paul are on the bench, I thought they did well thus far. Seems like Hood went for Mexico's throat starting 3 strikers (Prince, Ali & Cornwall)....
dat was no penalty
dat was no penalty
Why not?
d contact was minimal at bestdat was no penalty
Why not?
it was, but perhaps a little soft
d contact was minimal at bestdat was no penalty
Why not?
it was, but perhaps a little soft
steups....dem girls meet dey ceiling....say what they probably overachieve if I were to be honest
We will learn a lot about Richard Hood by how he views what's necessary to recover from the setback he and his team worked hard to avoid at half-time I feel his pain.
HT score: MEXICO 1 TTO 0
steups....dem girls meet dey ceiling....say what they probably overachieve if I were to be honest
They have talent and will grow. They just need to accumulate varied match experiences/opponents, refine technical ability and enhance fitness and these same players will work for us. Keshwar? Far from her ceiling. Cornwall? Far from her ceiling. (Would like to see her develop an aerial game and complement her mobility). And so on. Broadly, I'm encouraged by what was on display. The philosophical critique is really about how the juice should be extracted, not about whether there is juice. There is definitely juice, but not yet pasteurized.
Congrats to them for getting to the Q-finals and to the federation for seeing through a tournament without drama that impacts performances and the image of the federation.
I was quite impressed with Keshwar. I think she has a great game despite the defeat.
Whey FF, number 10 remind me of you ;D
Enjoyable match between Haiti and Mexico. I want to recognize the Haitian posters and salute the calibre of performances that were delivered. Takeaways for us? Multiple. Big up, Haiti!