Some analysts here have stated that Panama has nothing to play for and so they will not necessarily fight. On the other hand a few fellaz raised the point that a team that doesn’t have much to play for can still do a lot of damage, and they correctly point to the 2002 campaign when T&T beat Honduras 1-0 on 7Oct2001.
The haunting memory of that match has not faded as much as it should given the time that has passed. I was rooting for Honduras; T&T was already eliminated, and Hon had beaten the USA in Washington, and were well on their way to eliminating Mexico. During that week Mickey Trotman tragically passed away in an accident. Stern scored. And he said that it was one of his best goals ever, especially since he was playing with a heavy heart, and the team was playing for Mickey. It was a beautiful goal, but it was painful, pain all around.
When some of us from the Caribbean step outside and meet our brother and sisters from Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama etc, it induces a different view, a different feel. The related consciousness of the other becomes evident
http://www.satglobal.com/afro_carib.htmIf T&T beats Panama on Oct 8, some may argue that among the factors one should include cultural and social orientation. Or more simply it has a little to do with Marcus Garvey. If we lose I know that many Panamanians will be experiencing our pain.
