Jamaica’s 1-1 draw against Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) in Port of Spain on Thursday kept their FIFA World Cup aspirations alive but highlighted persistent issues in their midfield-to-attack transition. The match underscored the team’s struggles to provide adequate support to striker Rumarn Burrell, who was often isolated due to a lack of creative midfield play. Despite a solid defensive performance from Jon Russell and Isaac Hayden, the duo failed to drive the team forward, leaving Burrell to contend with long balls and loose passes. Bobby Reid, once a reliable link in the attacking midfield, continued to struggle, offering little in terms of line-breaking passes or dynamic movement. Head Coach Steve McClaren acknowledged the ongoing challenge of finding the right balance in midfield, a problem that has plagued Jamaica throughout their qualifying campaign. While the team’s wide play produced moments of brilliance, such as Renaldo Cephas’s second-half goal, it also marginalized Reid’s role. T&T’s Kevin Molino capitalized on Jamaica’s defensive retreat with an 85th-minute equalizer, leaving McClaren frustrated but hopeful. Jamaica now faces a decisive match against Curaçao, where a win secures their qualification, while anything less could force them to rely on intercontinental play-offs.