The Trinidad and Tobago Under-20 national football team delivered another commanding performance on January 21, securing a decisive 5-0 victory against AC Port of Spain at Couva’s Ato Boldon Stadium. This match marks their second consecutive dominant display in the invitational series, following their 6-0 triumph over St. Vincent and the Grenadines just two days prior.
Team captain Derrel Garcia initiated the scoring barrage in the 11th minute with a spectacular long-range strike from outside the 18-yard box, maintaining the lead through halftime. The second half witnessed an offensive explosion as four additional players contributed to the scoreline.
Malachi Webb extended the advantage in the 57th minute with a precision header, followed by Giovanni Hospedales’ nearly identical corner-kick header in the 70th minute. The coordination continued with Jaden McShine finding the net in the 77th minute following a series of sophisticated passes, while Caden Trestrail completed the rout with an 83rd-minute finish.
The young Soca Warriors will conclude their preparatory series against Grenada on January 23 at the same venue, with kickoff scheduled for 8 pm. This exhibition tournament serves as crucial preparation for the upcoming CONCACAF Under-20 Championship qualifiers, set to commence in Costa Rica next month.