World Cup 2006 Preview - Trinidad Tobago
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World Cup 2006 Preview: Trinidad & Tobago
Overview
Trinidad & Tobago is set to make history by qualifying for the World Cup finals for the first time after eleven attempts. The Soca Warriors aim to deliver a few surprises in the tournament.
Odds
- Outright Win: 1500/1
- Group B Winners: 50/1
Journey to Qualification
Trinidad & Tobago secured their World Cup spot by defeating Bahrain 2-1 in a two-legged play-off. A notable victory was against world-ranked Mexico, which showcased their potential.
Dennis Lawrence scored the decisive goal against Bahrain, but the stunning turnaround against Mexico will be remembered most. Needing a win to edge out Guatemala for a playoff spot, Stern John’s double helped secure the victory after initially trailing and missing a penalty.
Key Players
The team features seasoned striker Dwight Yorke, a former Manchester United and Aston Villa player, who came out of retirement in 2005 to help his nation qualify. At 35, Germany 2006 marks a crowning achievement in his career, especially after the narrow miss for the 1990 World Cup.
Management
Under the guidance of manager Leo Beenhakker, who has a commendable track record with Holland, Real Madrid, and Ajax, the team has thrived despite a limited pool of players from this small nation of 1.3 million?"the smallest to compete in the finals.
British Connections
A significant British influence will interest UK audiences, with players like Kelvin Jack (Dundee), Brent Sancho (Gillingham), Marvin Andrews (Rangers), Dennis Lawrence (Wrexham), Chris Birchall (Port Vale), Kenwyne Jones (Southampton), and Carlos Edwards (Luton).
Prospects
Entering the world stage is a big challenge, but Trinidad & Tobago can draw inspiration from Jamaica’s 1998 World Cup journey. A victory against any of their group rivals?"England, Sweden, or Paraguay?"would be a historic achievement.
Betting Insight
Recommendation: Trinidad & Tobago's best chance might come in their final group match. If Paraguay is already eliminated, a draw could be a tempting bet.
- Paraguay vs Trinidad & Tobago draw: @ 13/5
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