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CONCACAF BEACH SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS EL SALVADOR 2015 (FIFA BEACH
SOCCER WORLD CUP – CONCACAF QUALIFIER EL SALVADOR)
The 4-1 win for Trinidad and Tobago very deliberate
and surgical as they slowly but surely broke down the sturdy Bahamas defense
and took an early lead but did not secure matters or have things settled
completely until the minutes. The Bahamas found themselves in a hole and had to
dig their way out, which expended much of their energy. The Bahamas did find
the next level of excitement late in the frame but Trinidad and Tobago were
able to weather the storm and hold on for the win. The victory means that
Trinidad and Tobago will play for outright 5th place
on Saturday,
against Guatemala. The tough loss does not mean the end of the event for the
Bahamas as they will play in the 7th place match
on Saturday against
Jamaica.
The Bahamas may have looked like the faster
team but Trinidad and Tobago were the stronger and they tried to push around
the Rake and Scrape Boys, but nothing gave for either side and the score
remained 0-0 going into the heart of the first period. The Bahamas did not have
many early chances and the Soca Warriors were tallying their shots on goal but
nothing was falling until Trinidad and Tobago smacked a shot in from midfield
to take the one goal lead. The period would end with a flurry of shots, but the
same score, 1-0 for Trinidad and Tobago. The first minutes of the game belonged
to Trinidad and Tobago and the opening minutes of the second period were the
same, but thanks to great goalkeeping from the Bahamas, there was not a change
in score. The game got better and better and the Soca Warriors clutched the1-0
lead going into the final minutes of the frame. Trinidad and Tobago would add
one more goal in the frame and they held onto a 2-0 advantage going into the
final 12 minutes.
Trinidad and Tobago seemed in their comfort
zone, pressing the attacks when they saw opportunities but also sitting back on
defense. It looked like they had an extra defender at all times as they were
swarming to the ball. The Rake and Scrape Boys had their chances early, and
facing only a two goal disadvantage meant that they were very much still in the
mix to win. Trinidad and Tobago took a direct kick from long used early in the
frame and a perfect hit pushed the lead to 3-0, but the Bahamas came alive and
got their first goal of the day, from St Fleur, which kindled the hope of a
comeback for the Bahamas. The two goal lead would prove to be enough as
Trinidad and Tobago added another safety and came away with the 4-1 win.
Goals: 1-0: Appoo, min. 4 (1); 2-0:
Woodley, min. 4 (2); 3-0: Perry, min. 9 (3); 3-1: St Fleur, min. 8 (3); 4-1:
Appoo, min. 1 (3).
Results Today:
Friday 03.04.15
16:30 –Jamaica 3-9 Guatemala (Playoff for 5th Place)
17:45 –Trinidad and Tobago 4-1 Bahamas (Playoff for 5th
Place)
19:00 – USA vs. Mexico (Semifinals)
20:15 – Costa Rica vs. El Salvador (Semifinals)
Upcoming Matches:
Saturday 04.04.15
16:30 – Jamaica vs. Bahamas (7th Place Match)
17:45 – Guatemala vs. Trinidad and Tobago (5th Place Match)
19:00 – USA/Mexico vs. Costa Rica/El Salvador (3rd Place
Match)
20:15 – USA/Mexico vs. Costa Rica/El Salvador (Final)
For more information, pictures and schedules refer to
www.beachsoccer.com
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