Thread for the T&T vs Haiti Game (3-Jul-2015)

[Flex]

As usual, any updates/scores, shout-outs, reports, predictions, views, etc, on the T&T vs Haiti game in Miami on the 3rd of July 2015 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.

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Trinidad & Tobago Squad

Goalkeepers

Jan-Michael Williams (Central FC), Marvin Phillip (Point Fortin Civic), Adrian Foncette (Police FC).

Defenders

Mekeil Williams (Antigua GFC, Guatemala), Sheldon Bateau (KV Mechelen, Belgium), Joevin Jones (Chicago Fire, USA), Radanfah Abu Bakr (HB Koge, Denmark), Daneil Cyrus (W Connection), Aubrey David (Shakhter Karagandy, Kazakhstan), Yohance Marshall (Juventud Independiente, El Salvador).

Midfielders

Andre Boucaud (Dagenham & Redbridge, UK), Khaleem Hyland (KVC Westerlo, Belgium), Ataullah Guerra (Central FC), Keron Cummings (North East Stars), Cordell Cato (San Jose Earthquakes, USA), Lester Peltier (Slovan Bratislava, Slovakia), Dwane James (North East Stars), Kevan George (Columbus Crew, USA).

Forwards

Kenwyne Jones (A.F.C. Bournemouth, UK), Jonathan Glenn (IBV, Iceland), Willis Plaza (Central FC), Rundell Winchester (Portland Timbers 2, USA), Kadeem Corbin (St. Ann’s Rangers).

Coach - Stephen Hart (TRI).

Haiti Squad From

Goalkeepers

Steward Ceus (Atlanta Silverbacks/USA); Jaafson Orgine (Don Bosco/Haiti); Johny Placide (Stade de Reims/France).

Defenders

Judelin Aveska (Gimnasia de Jujuy/Argentina); Frantz Bertin (Aiginiakos FC/Greece); Reginal Goreux (FC Rostov/Russia); Bitielo Jean Jacques (Kraze United/USA); Kim Jaggy (FC Aarau/Switzerland); Mechack Jerome (Charlotte Independence/USA); Kevin Lafrance (Miedź Legnica/Poland); Jean Jacques Pierre (SCO Angers/France).

Midfielders

Jean Sony Alcenat (Petrolul Ploiesti/Romania); Jean-Marc Alexandre (Negeri Sembilan/Malaysia); Wilde-Donald Guerrier (Wisla Krakow/Poland); Jeff Louis (Standard Liege/Belgium); James Marcelin (Fort Lauderdale Strikers/USA); Pascal Millien (Jacksonville Armada FC/USA); Soni Mustivar (Sporting Kansas City/USA); Sony Norde (Mohun Bagan/India); Sebastien Thuriere (Charleston Battery/USA).

Forwards

Kervens Belfort (Ethnikos Achnas/Cyprus); Jean Eudes Maurice (Nea Salamis Famagusta/Cyprus); Duckens Nazon (Stade Lavallois/France).

Coach - Marc Collat (FRA).


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

[Flex]

‘Soca Warriors’ play Haiti today in closed-door match.
T&T Express Reports.

Trinidad and Tobago’s senior men’s team will have an idea where they are at ahead of the CONCACAF Gold Cup which begins in a few days, when they face Haiti’s senior team today from 5 p.m. in a closed-door training match at the Central Broward Regional Complex, Fort Lauderdale, USA.

Meantime, it was announced on Tuesday that T&T will play an international friendly against Mexico in Salt Lake City on September 4. With the game scheduled on a FIFA fixture date, both squads are expected to bring their top stars.

Both Trinidad and Tobago and Caribbean rivals Haiti are in final stages of preparation for the Gold Cup, which begins next Tuesday. Haiti face 2013 beaten finalists Panama in Texas. The “Soca Warriors” arrived in Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday evening for a six-day training camp, ahead of their CONCACAF Gold Cup. They face Guatemala in Group C action on July 9 at Soldier Field, Chicago. They also play group matches against Cuba in Phoenix on July 12 and Mexico on July 15 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Led by head coach Stephen Hart, T&T are based at the Sawgrass Grand Hotel in Sunrise and will be using the hotel’s training facility over the next few days. Currently, Argentine club Boca Juniors are also engaged in a short training camp at Sawgrass Grand. The T&T 2006 World Cup squad was also based there during the 2006 campaign under Leo Beenhakker, and in 2005 under Bertille St Clair prior to an away qualifier versus Guatemala.

Joining the Soca Warriors on Wednesday were US-based duo Joevin Jones and Kevan George along with Under 20 forward Kadeem Corbin. All three players took part in the training session on yesterday morning, while Iceland-based forward Jonathan Glenn arrived just after midday. Lester Peltier and Cordell Cato will arrive later in the week.

Of the September 4 international, Hart said it prepares T&T for the start the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign in November.

“World Cup qualification demands complete planning and proper preparation. This is the quality of opposition we need to get into our campaign,” Hart told TTFA Media yesterday.

The game falls in line with some of the international friendlies against quality opposition over the past year or more including against the likes of Argentina, Iran and Panama.

TTFA President Raymond Tim Kee added : “I’m quite happy that we have been able to land this international friendly match which we understand will be played before a near sellout crowd. The Mexican team is extremely popular and we feel very good about being part of its US 2015 tour.”

[truehaitian]

HAITI squad
GK – Steward Ceus (Atlanta Silverbacks/USA); Jaafson Orgine (Don Bosco/Haiti); Johny Placide (Stade de Reims/France)

DF – Judelin Aveska (Gimnasia de Jujuy/Argentina); Frantz Bertin (Aiginiakos FC/Greece); Reginal Goreux (FC Rostov/Russia); Bitielo Jean Jacques (Kraze United/USA); Kim Jaggy (FC Aarau/Switzerland); Mechack Jerome (Charlotte Independence/USA); Kevin Lafrance (Miedź Legnica/Poland); Jean Jacques Pierre (SCO Angers/France)

MF – Jean Sony Alcenat (Petrolul Ploiesti/Romania); Jean-Marc Alexandre (Negeri Sembilan/Malaysia); Wilde-Donald Guerrier (Wisla Krakow/Poland); Jeff Louis (Standard Liege/Belgium); James Marcelin (Fort Lauderdale Strikers/USA); Pascal Millien (Jacksonville Armada FC/USA); Soni Mustivar (Sporting Kansas City/USA); Sony Norde (Mohun Bagan/India); Sebastien Thuriere (Charleston Battery/USA)

FW – Kervens Belfort (Ethnikos Achnas/Cyprus); Jean Eudes Maurice (Nea Salamis Famagusta/Cyprus); Duckens Nazon (Stade Lavallois/France)

[Rastaman]

Wow... This is a 100% foreign based squad. Would that be considered an advantage or not

[Deeks]

Wow... This is a 100% foreign based squad. Would that be considered an advantage or not

What else can they do? They are not the first country to do that. 90% of Brazil and Argentina play overseas. This been going for the past ten yrs or more.

[Bakes]

Noted the same thing Rastaman, only the backup goalie playing local. Exposure to higher level competition is a definite plus.

[asylumseeker]

Note that one of their ballers is at Keon's club. Skilla yuh send a lil card with him to hand-deliver to the boss?

[asylumseeker]

Wow... This is a 100% foreign based squad. Would that be considered an advantage or not

Other thing to consider too is that the Haitian diaspora is more far-flung than ours. Wait till yuh see what the future holds. For instance, right now in Chile dey bawlin Haitian cyah dun.

[FireBrand]

Starting line-up: Jan-Michael Williams, Daneil Cyrus, Radanfah Abu Bakr, Sheldon Bateau, Mekeil Williams, Ataullah Guerra, Kevan George, Joevin Jones, Cordell Cato, Willis Plaza, Rundell Winchester

[FireBrand]

Goal by Willis Plaza off a cross by Rundell Winchester. T&T leads Haiti 1-0

According to Tallman who is at the game, we are playing 4-3-3, pressing good, but defence still needs work. Cato isn't doing his work so far, so plenty pressure on Cyrus.

Molino is showing his support at the game and is walking with a limp.

[Jumbie]

Goal by Willis Plaza off a cross by Rundell Winchester. T&T leads Haiti 1-0

According to Tallman who is at the game, we are playing 4-3-3, pressing good, but defence still needs work. Cato isn't doing his work so far, so plenty pressure on Cyrus.

Molino is showing his support at the game and is walking with a limp.

wheys.. it pays to be tall boi. yuh cud peep over the closed gates.

[FireBrand]

HT. 1-0 T&T

[FireBrand]

Marvin Phillip, Khaleem Hyland, and Keron Cummings on. Cordell Cato, Ataullah Guerra, and Jan-Michael Williams off.  Second half started.

[Bakes]

Other thing to consider too is that the Haitian diaspora is more far-flung than ours. Wait till yuh see what the future holds. For instance, right now in Chile dey bawlin Haitian cyah dun.

Beausejour busy sowing he oats or what? Lol

[FireBrand]

55' Kenwyne on for Joevin, Glenn on for Plaza

[FireBrand]

70' Corbin on for Winchester
Boucaud on for Kevan George
Marshall on for Cyrus

[asylumseeker]

Other thing to consider too is that the Haitian diaspora is more far-flung than ours. Wait till yuh see what the future holds. For instance, right now in Chile dey bawlin Haitian cyah dun.

Beausejour busy sowing he oats or what? Lol

  Best of luck to him.

In any event, there are thousands of Haitians in Chile.

[Controversial]

any updates on the final score???

[FireBrand]

any updates on the final score???

FT: 1-0 T&T. No major injuries, but Cyrus came off with a knock.

[Controversial]

any updates on the final score???

FT: 1-0 T&T. No major injuries, but Cyrus came off with a knock.

good start to the campaign... hope cyrus is good... lets hope the troops get accustomed to the 4-3-3 formation quickly

[Tallman]

Standouts: Keron Cummings, Joevin Jones, Mekeil Williams, Radanfah Abu Bakr, Sheldon Bateau, Daneil Cyrus. Cumming's introduction in the second half added a spark to the attack. Also seems adept at corners. Very good ball control and intelligent passing. The backline was kinda tizzic for a while, but after they settled down they were handling their stories. Joevin was used in midfield and was very lively and energetic.

Disappointments: Cordell Cato and Ataullah Guerra. In Cato's case it may have had to do with playing 2 games for the San Jose Earthquakes in the last week. He's usually more nippy than he appeared today.

[palos]

Thanks Tallest

[Deeks]

Nice, Tallman. thanks!

[Tallman]

It's a pity our team didn't have more friendly games. I can see what Hart is trying to do, but would need some games to get it right. From what I saw today, Joevin is more effective for us in midfield. I think we have the depth in defense to offer him this advanced role. I know many on this site have advocated for this before, but it's good to see it live. He has certainly benefitted from being a regular starter for Chicago Fire.

If allyuh have any questions, just ask.

[FireBrand]

Ah see Kevon George started. How did he look? We lack depth in this position and need him to compete with Hyland and Boucaud.

[Tallman]

Ah see Kevon George started. How did he look? We lack depth in this position and need him to compete with Hyland and Boucaud.

Probably one of the better games I've seen him play. Very efficient. Win the ball, pass it off. No rash tackling.

[Deeks]

It's a pity our team didn't have more friendly games. I can see what Hart is trying to do, but would need some games to get it right. From what I saw today, Joevin is more effective for us in midfield. I think we have the depth in defense to offer him this advanced role. I know many on this site have advocated for this before, but it's good to see it live. He has certainly benefitted from being a regular starter for Chicago Fire.

If allyuh have any questions, just ask.

Hart needs quality time with these guys to mold an efficient team.

[Bakes]

It's a pity our team didn't have more friendly games. I can see what Hart is trying to do, but would need some games to get it right. From what I saw today, Joevin is more effective for us in midfield. I think we have the depth in defense to offer him this advanced role. I know many on this site have advocated for this before, but it's good to see it live. He has certainly benefitted from being a regular starter for Chicago Fire.

If allyuh have any questions, just ask.

Hart needs quality time with these guys to mold an efficient team.

Perhaps more importantly, the fellas need time with each other.

[spideybuff]

Tallman, where Joevin Jones played? Left side of the the 3 man midfield or winger or wingback? Also, who played in Kenwyne's role as the in the centre of the 3 up top?

[Tallman]

Tallman, where Joevin Jones played? Left side of the the 3 man midfield or winger or wingback? Also, who played in Kenwyne's role as the in the centre of the 3 up top?

Joevin played on the left side of the 3-man midfield. Plaza played the centre forward role.