The Trinidad and Tobago (TT) women’s football team faced a challenging return to the pitch after a year-long hiatus, succumbing to a 4-1 defeat against Jamaica in a friendly match at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Balmain, Couva, on October 28. Despite the loss, co-coach Damian Briggs emphasized the positive takeaways, viewing the game as a crucial step in their preparation for the upcoming Concacaf Women’s Qualifiers and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The match marked TT’s first competitive outing in over a year, and the team showed glimpses of potential, particularly in the first half when Nikita Gosine equalized with a stunning strike after Jody Brown had given Jamaica an early lead. However, Jamaica dominated the second half, scoring three unanswered goals, including a fortuitous second for Brown in the closing minutes. Briggs praised his team’s energy and adaptability, highlighting the importance of learning from the experience as they aim to rebuild and refine their style of play. The TT squad, featuring a mix of local and overseas-based players, will next face Barbados on November 30 in their opening Concacaf qualifier. Briggs remains optimistic, stressing the need for continuous improvement and fitness as they navigate a challenging qualifying campaign.
Trinidad and Tobago coach upbeat despite 4-1 loss to ‘Reggae Girlz’
