Thread for the T&T vs Dominican Republic Game (5-Oct-2016)

[Flex]

As usual, any updates/scores, shout-outs, reports, predictions, views, etc, on the 2016 Caribbean Cup game vs Dominican Republic in T&T on the 5th of October 2016 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:

To be updated.

Possible Online Streams.

To be updated.

Possible TV Station.

To be updated.

Trinidad & Tobago Squad

Goalkeepers

Jan-Michael Williams (Central FC), Marvin Phillip (Morvant Caledonia United), Adrian Foncette (Police FC).

Defenders

Mekeil Williams (Colorado Rapids), Aubrey David (FC Dallas), Daneil Cyrus (W Connection), Triston Hodge (Toronto FC II), Radanfah Abu Bakr ( FK Kruoja Pakruojis), Sheldon Bateau (FC Krylia Sovetov Samara).

Midfielders

Khaleem Hyland (KVC Westerlo), Andre Boucaud (Dagenham & Redbridge), Kevan George (Jacksonville Armada), Neveal Hackshaw (Charleston Battery), Joevin Jones (Seattle Sounders), Cordell Cato (San Jose Earthquakes), Levi Garcia (AZ Alkmaar), Kevin Molino (Orlando City SC), Jomal Williams (Murciélagos FC).

Forwards

Kenwyne Jones (Central FC), Trevin Caesar (Orange County Blues), Shahdon Winchester (Murciélagos FC).

Coach - Stephen Hart.

Dominican Republic Squad

Goalkeepers

To be updated.

Defenders

To be updated.

Midfielders

To be updated.

Forwards

To be updated.

Coach - To be updated.


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

[Tallman]

Dominican Republic Squad

Goalkeepers: Miguel Lloyd (Arabe Unido), Miguel Odalis Báez y Johan Guzmán (Pantoja)

Defenders: Cayetano Bonnín (CA Osasuna), Carlos Martínez (Marbella FC) Enmy Peña Beltré (St. Andrews), Ernesto Trinidad, César García (Cibao FC), Luís Ismael Díaz (Barcelona Atlético), Hansley Martínez, Nestor Julio Moquete (Libre).

Midfielders: Rafael Flores (Cibao FC), Gean C. López (Pantoja), Rony Beard y Edipo Rodríguez (Libre), Modesto Arostegi (Bauger FC), Wilman Modesta (Barcelona Atlético), Richard Dabas (Moca FC).

Forwards: Jonathan Faña (Arabe Unido), Darlin Batista y Luís Espinal (Pantoja), Domingo Peralta (Cibao FC).

[Sam]

We have a little ova 2 weeks, any preparations yet?

De local league eh start yet, I find de TTFA could provide Hart with a local camp in de mean time.

[Trin]

Hear nah we really have to play well and win these games and win the whole damn thing. When last we win the Caribbean Cup 2001?!

No news on preparation yet... We need this to solidify the team for the Hex and get back to winning ways.

[Sando prince]

Players have to prepare by playing with their clubs. The only players the coach can probably call for a training camp are the players in North America as they are in off season now, but you can't expect preparation with other players. It is up to the players to keep active with their clubs. 

[Trin]

Players have to prepare by playing with their clubs. The only players the coach can probably call for a training camp are the players in North America as they are in off season now, but you can't expect preparation with other players. It is up to the players to keep active with their clubs. 

Fair enough. I am just curious what is actually planned before hand. Not expecting a 2 week training camp though.
I am sure they are going through potential squad selection now.

Just really think we need to come out and dominate this tournament. We haven't done that in so long. Even last Caribbean cup I find we kind of backed our way into the final. If we can do well here we can go into the CR game with confidence and go for it.

[Deeks]

Players have to prepare by playing with their clubs. The only players the coach can probably call for a training camp are the players in North America as they are in off season now, but you can't expect preparation with other players. It is up to the players to keep active with their clubs. 

Sando, I agree. And been saying this for the longest while. And this goes for all players who are on the bench for their clubs(local or foreign).They have to do things to be fit physically and mentally. When they come to Hart, they should focus on tactic and team work for the game. They would not have much time to do heavy physical. A two or three weeks, yes! but not so in a 5 day camp.

[Tallman]

Kevan George headed out for Caribbean Cup Qualifiers with T&T National Team
Jacksonville Armada

Jacksonville Armada FC midfielder Kevan George has been called up to the Trinidad and Tobago national team for the upcoming 2016 Caribbean Football Union Men’s Caribbean Cup third round Qualifying matches.

George, who has played 1,799 minutes in 21 appearances in NASL with the Armada FC this season, will head off to train with the Soca Warriors on Sunday, Oct. 2, to prepare for their two qualifying matches. Trinidad and Tobago will face the Dominican Republic on Oct. 5 at Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and then Martinique on Oct. 11 at Stade Pierre-Aliker in Fort-de-France, Martinique.

In his most recent T&T national team appearance, George was subbed on for teammate Andre Boucaud in the 79th minute in their defeat to the U.S. Men’s National Team during their 2018 World Cup Qualifying match on Sept. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at EverBank Field.

The Soca Warriors still managed to finish second in their group and will enter the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualification at home against Costa Rica on Friday Nov. 11, the final phase in their journey to qualify for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup finals.

George will return to the club on Oct. 12 in time for its home match against the New York Cosmos on Saturday Oct, 15.

[frico]

It would be nice to win this match,and win it pretty,it will give us a clue as to where we are.No huffing and puffing to maintain a lead with 10 or 15 minutes to go,because that is our story.The Dominican Rep does not have a football culture like TT,and should not give us problems,it should be a win,2-0 will be sweet.

[asylumseeker]

Should be interesting. Their league just finished and ours is just starting ... To the extent local players are involved.

[Bobdv]

match is only 8/9 days away.. where is the squad?

[Tallman]

Tickets will go on sale from Thursday, September 29th at all Sports and Games outlets, all Kenny’s Sports Shops and Ramsingh’s  Sportworld in Couva. Tickets cost $200 (covered) and $100 (covered).

[Jayerson]

Less than a week until the games against DR and Martinique, when is the squad being announced?

[Tallman]

Less than a week until the games against DR and Martinique, when is the squad being announced?

Today.

[Jayerson]

Less than a week until the games against DR and Martinique, when is the squad being announced?

Today.

Ok great. Thanks Tallman

[Tallman]

Less than a week until the games against DR and Martinique, when is the squad being announced?

Today.

Ok great. Thanks Tallman

Now dey say it will be announced tomorrow (Friday).

[Flex]

Hart names CONCACAF squad today.
By Ian Prescott (Express).

NATIONAL FOOTBALL team coach STEPHEN HART is expected to name his squad today for two upcoming qualifiers for both the 2017 Caribbean Cup finals and the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Trinidad and Tobago will play the Dominican Republic at the Ato Boldon Stadium, before facing Martinique away at Stade Pierre-Aliker in Fort-de-France. The group winner advance to both the Caribbean final and Gold Cup.

However, Hart has revealed there was some difficult in assembling the overseas-based members of his unit.

Officially, the dates for the FIFA international window, in which countries can demand its players for internationals and friendly matches, is November 7-15. But T&T’s first match date is November 5, and those clubs willing to release players won’t do so until Wednesday, November 2.

“Clubs are saying that it is not the FIFA date. So we have to balance things and we had some hiccups along the way,” the coach explained.

“We have some difficulty because as you know, it is a FIFA window, but where they put the playing days is November 5 and November 11,” said Hart.

Meanwhile, Hart came in for high praise for his work with the national team from both the TTFA president David John-Williams and NLCB acting director Ricardo Brooks, when the parties announced a sponsorship deal yesterday.

At the launch, John-Williams recognised Hart’s contribution by making the TTFA marketable once again with on-the-field successes, which included reaching the quarter-finals of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup, and in 2016, reaching the final stage of CONCACAF qualifying for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup.

“Mister Stephen Hart, head-coach of our national senior team, whose result against Guatemala has propelled this programme and brought this programme to reality,” John-Williams said.

Brooks added: “First, I want to say congratulations to our senior men. “Mister Stephen Hart is doing a good job and he has the respect of us and Trinidad and Tobago.”

[Trin]

Hart names CONCACAF squad today.
By Ian Prescott (Express).


Officially, the dates for the FIFA international window, in which countries can demand its players for internationals and friendly matches, is November 7-15. But T&T’s first match date is November 5, and those clubs willing to release players won’t do so until Wednesday, November 2.

October not November...... Have me reading this and worrying about the Hex 

But seriously what is the point of organizing these matches to fall in the window.... and then it doh fall in the window....

*Edit I think Hart tie up himself. He mix up October and November international breaks. The October break does start Oct 3rd so clubs have to release players. It is the November break that starts Nov 5 but our match against CR is Nov 11.

[soccerman]

Hart names CONCACAF squad today.
By Ian Prescott (Express).


Officially, the dates for the FIFA international window, in which countries can demand its players for internationals and friendly matches, is November 7-15. But T&T’s first match date is November 5, and those clubs willing to release players won’t do so until Wednesday, November 2.

October not November...... Have me reading this and worrying about the Hex 

But seriously what is the point of organizing these matches to fall in the window.... and then it doh fall in the window....

*Edit I think Hart tie up himself. He mix up October and November international breaks. The October break does start Oct 3rd so clubs have to release players. It is the November break that starts Nov 5 but our match against CR is Nov 11.

Or it could be the writer with the blunder.

[Trin]

Hart names CONCACAF squad today.
By Ian Prescott (Express).


Officially, the dates for the FIFA international window, in which countries can demand its players for internationals and friendly matches, is November 7-15. But T&T’s first match date is November 5, and those clubs willing to release players won’t do so until Wednesday, November 2.

October not November...... Have me reading this and worrying about the Hex 

But seriously what is the point of organizing these matches to fall in the window.... and then it doh fall in the window....

*Edit I think Hart tie up himself. He mix up October and November international breaks. The October break does start Oct 3rd so clubs have to release players. It is the November break that starts Nov 5 but our match against CR is Nov 11.

Or it could be the writer with the blunder.

He did quote him though

[weary1969]

What time is this game?

[Tallman]

What time is this game?

7pm

[Tallman]

Venue changed to Ato Boldon Stadium

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[palos]

Venue changed to Ato Boldon Stadium

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LOL!  Surprise Surprise!!! 

If certain people had their complete way, ALL T&T games, including WCQ's would be held at the Ato Boldon Stadium

[Tallman]

Trinidad and Tobago Squad

Goalkeepers:
Jan-Michael Williams (Central FC), Marvin Phillip (Morvant Caledonia United), Adrian Foncette (Police FC)

Defenders:
Mekeil Williams (Colorado Rapids), Aubrey David (FC Dallas), Daneil Cyrus (W Connection), Triston Hodge (Toronto FC II), Radanfah Abu Bakr ( FK Kruoja Pakruojis), Sheldon Bateau (FC Krylia Sovetov Samara)

Midfielders:
Khaleem Hyland (KVC Westerlo), Andre Boucaud (Dagenham & Redbridge), Kevan George (Jacksonville Armada), Neveal Hackshaw (Charleston Battery), Joevin Jones (Seattle Sounders), Cordell Cato (San Jose Earthquakes), Levi Garcia (AZ Alkmaar), Kevin Molino (Orlando City SC), Jomal Williams (Murciélagos FC)

Forwards: Kenwyne Jones (Central FC), Trevin Caesar (Orange County Blues), Shahdon Winchester (Murciélagos FC)

[palos]

Jan Michael Williams returns so Greg Ranjitsingh is the one to sit out

Triston Hodge seems to have come in for Carlyle Mitchell

No Yohance Marshall or Hughton Hector either

Other than that...no changes from the squad that played Guatemala and USA

[Tallman]

Other than that...no changes from the squad that played Guatemala and USA

Also no Hector and Marshall.

[Tallman]

WATCH: Hart announces Squad for Caribbean Cup Qualifiers

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/oY5j2V_F_BE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/oY5j2V_F_BE</a>

[pull stones]

Jan Michael Williams returns so Greg Ranjitsingh is the one to sit out

Triston Hodge seems to have come in for Carlyle Mitchell

No Yohance Marshall or Hughton Hector either

Other than that...no changes from the squad that played Guatemala and USA

i can't believe a keeper with so many clean sheets in the USL can't get a chance against such poor opposition yet hart continues to persist with these out dated shakey goal keepers.

i hope coach hart comes to his senses pretty soon and start shopping for an internationally rated goal keeper. because between this bloke phillips and his mentor williams, they have enough goal to fill fort knox twice over.

[Tallman]

i can't believe a keeper with so many clean sheets in the USL can't get a chance against such poor opposition.

Historically, we have totally dominated the Dominican Republic, but Martinique is a different story.