KESTON WILLIAMS has expressed his satisfaction after his performance in the 2010 FIFA World Cup CONCACAF Zone Final Round Qualifier against El Salvador at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo on August 12.
The 28-year-old Trinidad and Tobago defender was used as a left-back, instead of his regular centre-back role, by coach Russell Latapy as TT prevailed 1-0.
The Defence Force player, who was making his fourth international appearance, noted recently, “it was the second time I played in front of my home crowd but the first time in a World Cup qualifier.
“It was a bit more intense than the first time, being the position that we’re in,” he continued.
“We were in last position and a win would take us level with El Salvador. We got exactly what we came for.”
With regards to his use as a left-back, Williams commented, “the ability to play with my both (feet), in training, the coach tried me in a left-back position.
“Actually, I’ve played it in the past so it wasn’t a problem,” added Williams. “I was up for the challenge.”
The defender was noticeably tired in the second half and he stated, “I underestimated the occasion but, as a soldier, we have a never-die attitude, we go straight through till the end.”
He is philosophical about his immediate future, at international and at club level.
“I’ll continue working hard and I believe in God. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Him,” he said. “Constant prayers and I know that I intend to stay and continue working hard.”