Thread for the T&T vs Cuba Game (18-Nov-2012).

[Flex]

As usual, any updates/scores, shout-outs, reports, predictions, views, etc, on the T&T vs Cuba Caribbean Cup qualifiers at the Dwight Yorke Stadium (19:00) on the 18th of November 2012 will be posted here, this way, we can maintain the message board and not make it look too scrappy with un-necessary or related headlines and postings on game day.

For the internet users, you can follow the game at:

1. Chat Room.
 
Possible Online Streams.
To be updated.

Possible TV Station.
To be updated.

T&T Squad

GK - Marvin Phillip (Central FC), Jan-Michael Williams (W Connection).

DF - Kern Cupid (W Connection), Seon Power (North East Stars), Kareem Moses (North East Stars), Curtis Gonzales (Defence Force), Carlyle Mitchell (Vancouver Whitecaps—Canada), Aubrey David (Caledonia AIA).

MF - Kevon Carter (Defence Force), Hughtun Hector (Song Lam Nghe—Vietnam), Clyde Leon (W Connection), Joevin Jones (W Connection), Keyon Edwards (Caledonia AIA), Densill Theobald (Caledonia AIA), Ataullah Guerra (Caledonia AIA), Kendall Jagdeosingh (Chainat FC—Thailand).

FW - Devorn Jorsling (Defence Force), Richard Roy (Defence Force), Jamal Gay (Caledonia AIA), Hashim Arcia (W Connection).

Cuba Team

To be updated.

Updates to follow as we get more info, so keep checking back.

[Flex]

Warriors in crucial cup qualifier with Cuba.
By Shaun Fuentes (TTFF).

The stage is set for Trinidad and Tobago’s redemption when it comes to engaging in battle with Cuba on the football field as this country’s senior men’s team will have it all to do on Sunday from 6pm at the Dwight Yorke Stadium if they are to maintain their hopes of qualifying for the 2012 Caribbean Cup Finals and the CONCACAF Gold Cup next year.

The “Soca Warriors” on four points, will be keeping a close watch on Sunday’s opening match between Suriname and St Vincent/Grenadines (two points) as a victory for St Vincent will see T&T needing a win to guarantee progress to the next stage or at least a draw and a better goal difference. A draw in the early encounter will make life easier for T&T against the Cubans who have four points also.

But Cuba have proven to be a nemesis for T&T in the Regional tournament, beating the Hannibal Najjar coached team 3-1 in 2003, again winning 2-1 in the 2005 Digicel Cup and then getting the better of T&T in the Finals in Martinique back in 2010 under Russell Latapy. T&T have an overall record of eleven wins to Cuba’s three in all senior international competition and friendly matches.

Instrumental midfielder Densill Theobald, who was rock solid in Friday’s 3-0 win, believes his team can pull it off. He said T&T’s 1-0 win over Bahrain on November 16th back in 2005 was also on his mind.

“I was aware of it. It’s a significant date in our history. There was no way I would have slept comfortably if lost to Suriname today,” Theobald told TTFF Media after the match which was witnessed by Sports Minister Anil Roberts, TOP Leader Ashworth Jack and TTFF President Raymond Tim Kee.

“We have been working very hard as a team and I think we have been improving every game.  On Sunday our aim is to win the match but we know it’s not going to be easy. Once we do our part, everything else is in God’s hands,” Theobald added.

“This current squad is yet to play to its fullest potential. We’ve not played pretty and we’ve made mistakes. We know that come Sunday it’s now or never for us. We need to  advance because if we don’t make it to the Gold Cup, I know it’s going to be an even harder road back to some form of success for us.

Captain Jan Michael Williams had led his team well thus far, urging his teammates to pull out all the stops in this campaign.

“I think by now every player knows that we have to dig deeper than ever. The challenge for this squad has been greater than some of the other national teams in recent past. We have had a lot of struggles and I think this has made the boys stronger but in saying that we have to put out the effort on the pitch and grind out results, especially on Sunday,” Williams added.

Head coach Hutson Charles described the performance by defender Aubrey David as “Excellent” on Friday. And he wants the rest of the team to take pattern from the Guyana-born player.

“If we can have all the guys on the same page, putting in the same kind of effort and keeping their heads on then we definitely can bring this one home and continue to push on for the rest of the tournament.

This team has ability. Yes some of them are new to the international stage but they must believe in their abilities and demonstrate that on the field of play. That’s all we are asking of them,” Charles said.

David was buzzing after scoring his first international goal in his maiden full competitive appearance for T&T.

“First of all I am thankful to God for this opportunity. He is in charge and we got this victory after putting in the work with his guidance. I felt good out there. I was comfortable because I’ve worn the national shirt before and I just gave my best out there tonight,” David said.

“Of course I would have loved to have scored for the country of by birth but this is how it turned out and I’m equally grateful to be playing a role in Trinidad and Tobago’s football. Our ambition is to qualify for the Finals and go on to restore some pride and respect in our football.”

Sunday’s game kicks off at 6pm with Suriname facing St Vincent from 4pm. The top two teams will advance to next month’s Caribbean Cup Finals in Antigua.

[just cool]

Yuh see al this mayhem in we football, all that is as a result of oliver camps lacks attitude towards football, bc yuh see if that man didn't sit on his old arse and got up and actually bat for football, then we would not be fighting up with the liks of guyana, grenada and st vincent who don't have a professional league.

all this is his ugly fault, not jack, not the players, not the coach, but camps fault only!! and i will go as far as to sat that if our ranking was tip top we would have been nicely instead of fighting up with these teams, plus we would  have had academies in place teaching our extraordinary God bless talented youth to be world beaters.

fack olli camps , bc he fack we football and set us back ah whole other 20 something yrs.

[Big Magician]

good luck and blessings to the boys

[Big Magician]

is only 3 players from the U23 team ...hmmmmm

[frico]

It seems as though Vincy is not a bad team at all as I felt all along,the draw we had with them could or should have been a win for us but we missed too many and so the draw.What are we saying about the Cuba  Vincy draw,who was the better team in that match,didn't Cuba put 5 pass Suriname while we could have done the same.I feel if we could put away our chances we will beat Cuba,ah putting meh head on de block tonite,is ah win for we 2-1.

[Trini _2026]

In our won backyard we sweating to beat these teams .... look where we reach

[theworm2345]

Seems Suriname beating Saint Vincent 1-0 thanks to a penalty (which was taken by their keeper)

[Observer]

In our won backyard we sweating to beat these teams .... look where we reach

This is an away game, they in Tobago 

Seriously, I am pleased to see the games being played in Tobago.

[theworm2345]

Radio station for the match is down 

[just cool]

Wehs de score now?

[just cool]

Radio station for the match is down 

Seems Suriname beating Saint Vincent 1-0 thanks to a penalty (which was taken by their keeper)

Wehs de score now?

[Brownsugar]

Radio station for the match is down 

Oh.  Ah thought was just me......oh well......

[Banter Banton]

Wired868 ‏@Wired868

Cuba and Trinidad and Tobago qualify as Suriname shock St Vincent 1-0 in Caribbean Cup football action.



Cheers Suriname! 

[royal]

Wired868 ‏@Wired868

Cuba and Trinidad and Tobago qualify as Suriname shock St Vincent 1-0 in Caribbean Cup football action.



Cheers Suriname! 

well well we have a lot of work to do.

[Banter Banton]

If we top the group we will go into the group with Antigua, Martinique and one of Grenada French Guayana and Haiti...  come 2nd and its the Yardies, DR and one of the 3 mentioned

Wonder if our management staff even know this

Come on Warriors..win the game, top the group

[dreamer]

Great news. T&T real geh a gift dey.Phew. Next rongs must bring more willing ammunition with Molino, Roberts if fit, Plaza, Peltier if ready to play, Birchall. Anybody knows if Kerry Baptiste is ok as he is usually a sure pick. Nuff respect to the mostly local Warriors who are crucial now and later ... and who are braving the storm. Local based and some foreign based will make a new renaissance team for the upcoming reload. Go T&T. Hope to see a new active fan base and remodelled TTFF that can regain trust from the public by its deeds.

Now let's enjoy the 6 pm game

[theworm2345]

Radio station for the match is down 

Oh.  Ah thought was just me......oh well......

Only Caribbean football 

[just cool]

Whats the line up?

[FireBrand]

T&T starting line up vs Cuba: 1.Jan-Michael Williams (capt); 4.Kern Cupid, 6.Kareem Moses, 20.Seon Power, 8.Aubrey David, 18.Densill Theobald, 3.Joevin Jones; 14.Hashim Arcia, 16.Keyon Edwards, 7.Hughton Hector; 13.Richard Roy.

[Tierra]

I would nice if we still beat Cuba tough.

[just cool]

I would nice if we still beat Cuba tough.

We better beat cuba, or else is the jamaica group we goin in.

[lefty]

I would nice if we still beat Cuba tough.

We better beat cuba, or else is the jamaica group we goin in.

and so? if ever there would be a test of their grit that would be it, better yet if we get two bites of dat cherry.....no guts no glory dread

[lefty]

also it seems like we parkin d bus

[gawd on pitch]

I would nice if we still beat Cuba tough.

We better beat cuba, or else is the jamaica group we goin in.

We losing to Cuba. We will be in JA group. We lucky that Suriname save we skin

[royal]

any link? ah could actually listen to a Trinidad game without pressure so ah want to take ADVANTAGE of it.

[lefty]

it eh wukkin, I listenin on mih cell

[FireBrand]

Halftime: 0-0

[just cool]

it eh wukkin, I listenin on mih cell

Well geh we ah score nah?

[lefty]

it eh wukkin, I listenin on mih cell

Well geh we ah score nah?

0-0 second half now start