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Sensational T&T 2-1
« on: October 12, 2005, 11:23:28 PM »
Sensational T&T 2-1
By Ian Prescott (Trinidad Express)


Stern John came good again, scoring two goals last night to give Trinidad and Tobago a vital 2-1 victory over Mexico at the Hasely Crawford Stadium to book a World Cup playoff place against Bahrain next month.

Twice, Aurtis Whitley did good work to set up the chances for John. First, a 42nd minute equaliser and then, after Whitley drove towards the penalty area, John picked up the loose ball and finished clinically in the 62nd minute to clinch the winning goal.

Much earlier though, things looked to have gone totally bad for the Warriors when John first won and then missed a 31st minute penalty. The striker, struggling for his best form during the qualifying campaign, was fouled when collecting Russell Latapy's corner kick in the penalty area. Honduran referee Jose Peneda pointed to the spot, but John's kick was saved by Mexican goalkeeper Jose Corona.

But after Mexico had gone ahead through a chipped shot from Jaime Lozano against the run of play, the maligned John began to make amends by drawing his team level at the half. The goal resulted from a solo run from the admirable Whitley, who cut in from the left and drilled a hard, low shot off the base of the Mexican near post. The ball rebounded straight into John's path and he tapped the ball into the net for a 42nd minute equaliser. By that time, Guatemala were already leading Costa Rica 3-0 in their game.

But the final result in that game- 3-1-was immaterial once Stern had struck a second time.
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