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Unity Cup: Nigeria, T&T, Jamaica and Ghana

FanAttick 5/27/25, 11:36:04 AM
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debut: 11/13/02
64,169 runs

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Chrissy 5/27/25, 8:53:42 PM
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debut: 11/14/02
200,472 runs

Yard leading 1-0
46.34
Chrissy 5/27/25, 9:05:30 PM
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debut: 11/14/02
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Gooooaaaal Yard 2-0. Debut goal - lovely finish and Trini respond immediately

2-1
Goals Palmer, Burrell Yard Leacock T&T

59’
Chrissy 5/27/25, 9:16:18 PM
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debut: 11/14/02
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Skippa scores fo T &T - 2-2
Good free kick
Chrissy 5/27/25, 9:42:48 PM
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debut: 11/14/02
200,472 runs

Penalty
Yard 3-2

Stupid stupid foul fi such an experienced keeper.

Cavalier in dem rookonooks
Chrissy 5/27/25, 9:43:38 PM
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debut: 11/14/02
200,472 runs

Good win Yardlol
JoeGrine 5/27/25, 9:51:43 PM
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debut: 2/15/09
4,812 runs

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granite 5/27/25, 9:57:49 PM
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debut: 11/1/13
14,567 runs

In reply to Chrissy

Why can't TT ever kill off a match 94th minute Penalty,they looked better in the second half than Yard,that wasn't bad,Yard is 25 places above TT and is always at a disadvantage against British Jamaicans.Both Jam and TT have bigger fish to fry so I don't think those players were putting in 100%.
I still doubt Yorke and Latapy are going to take us anywhere
JoeGrine 5/27/25, 10:08:29 PM
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debut: 2/15/09
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1. Jamaica first half display, especially their transition to defense was admirable.
2. Again, the substitutions left me head scratching. Perhaps the coach is vetting the players.

GK : DAVIS (5.0) didn't inspire confidence throughout the game.
RB : LEMBIKISA (6.0) at the half he was my player of the game, his second half was atrocious.
CB : KING (8.0) in addition to his fortitude to step up and take the game-winning penalty, he was good throughout the game.
CB : HOLGATE (7) he was decent doing nothing outstanding.
LB : BELL (7) his defense splitting pass let Cephas loose for the game-winning penalty. Just the same, he gave T'dad attacker too much space on their first goal.
CM : PALMER (8.0) - his best game in a Jamaican shirt. He's still not my answer for creative midfield. He was also slow in coming back on T'dad's first goal. Cheeky penalty kick.
DM : HAYDEN (7.0) - when you don't remember your CDM in a game it means he did his job (a) break up attacks (b) clog the middle.
RM :RUSSELL (6.5) - worked well with his other midfielders and was quite hard working during his stint.
LW : CEPHAS (8.5) - he gets that score from me because he finally made a pass big grin. He was a handful for the T'dad defense and his speed is an asset to the team.
F : BURRELL (8.0) was quite busy and made a decent pass in the first half. Scored a clever goal on debut.
RW : DIXON (6.0) - good effort on the right wing, his inexperience showed as the game went on. He's not the finished article but has industry.

SUBSTITUTES
LW : GREEN (-0) - I was shocked when he received his first national call-up and today confirmed that he should not even be allowed to buy a ticket to get into the stadium.
CM : MORRISON (7.0) - showed his usual poise, precision passing and "a my show dis show mi respek" aura.
LB : LEIGH (5.0) - I had no idea why he came on, since Bell remained on the field. He was adequate in his limited stay on the field.
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FanAttick 5/27/25, 10:52:10 PM
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debut: 11/13/02
64,169 runs

In reply to JoeGrine

Thanks…I haven’t watched the game but your summary is very helpful
Chrissy 5/27/25, 11:48:38 PM
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debut: 11/14/02
200,472 runs

In reply to granite
Yes they looked much better in the 2nd half
FanAttick 5/28/25, 12:14:49 AM
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debut: 11/13/02
64,169 runs

XDFIX 5/28/25, 1:42:13 AM
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debut: 3/2/03
18,350 runs

In reply to JoeGrine

A bit harsh on Russell and Dixon, but good analysis as per usual!
JoeGrine 5/28/25, 9:56:58 AM
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debut: 2/15/09
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In reply to XDFIX

Russell, yes, Dixon, no. If we are truthful, he is just not ready as yet for this stage, however, he has promise. This was the #100 team and he was not a standout in the game.
hubert 5/28/25, 12:31:30 PM
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debut: 11/14/02
19,677 runs

In reply to JoeGrine

Thanks again for your evaluation. Have not seen game;truth is I did not even hear of it as
am busy with house keeping matters .
Most of these players are 'foreign' to me too. But good luck to the Coach and squad.
I have much confidence that Yorke will do well as coach and T&T will make strides
and surprise a lot of folks when WC qualification heats up.
Chrissy 5/28/25, 12:46:54 PM
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debut: 11/14/02
200,472 runs

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Faloony posted a link.
JoeGrine 5/28/25, 2:13:37 PM
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debut: 2/15/09
4,812 runs

In reply to hubert

T'dad played some good football and yes, they could surprise teams during the WC qualifiers.
nitro 5/28/25, 3:02:18 PM
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debut: 4/10/03
17,484 runs

In reply to FanAttick

Thanks.
nitro 5/28/25, 3:03:33 PM
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debut: 4/10/03
17,484 runs

In reply to JoeGrine

Yes, Trinidad is building and this is not their A team.
JahJah 5/28/25, 10:07:57 PM
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debut: 12/6/03
83,331 runs

In reply to nitro

Who is using their A team in this thing?
FanAttick 5/28/25, 10:57:42 PM
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debut: 11/13/02
64,169 runs

In reply to nitro

Nigeria v Ghana video replay

What a sweet game of football! Very enjoyable to watch…mirror image of the T&T vs Reggae Boyz game in terms of being a tale of two halves
nitro 5/29/25, 2:33:10 AM
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debut: 4/10/03
17,484 runs

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Yeah, was able to watch some of it. Good game, great advert for the Unity Cup.

What are your thoughts on the crowd support in the 2 matches?
FanAttick 5/29/25, 8:21:14 AM
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debut: 11/13/02
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In reply to nitro

The crowd support was very good…the fans turned out…
granite 5/29/25, 10:31:43 PM
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debut: 11/1/13
14,567 runs

Reggaeboyz vs Nigeria,"kissing cousins" in de FINALlol