Match report
Trinidad and Tobago Stalemate with Curaçao in World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF
Trinidad and Tobago
0–0
FT
Curaçao
Sep 6, 2025
Trinidad and Tobago managed to hold off a spirited Curaçao side in a tightly contested World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF match that ended in a goalless draw. Despite numerous chances and a flurry of yellow cards, neither side could break through to secure the victory.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Trinidad and Tobago 0-0 Curaçao
- • Denzil Smith of Trinidad and Tobago received a yellow card for handball at the 10th minute
- • K. Molino and R. Cardines of Trinidad and Tobago each received yellow cards
- • Livano Comenencia of Curaçao was shown a yellow card at the 44th minute
- • J. Obikwu of Trinidad and Tobago was cautioned for argument in the 90+6 minute
Lineups
Trinidad and Tobago
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 22 D. Smith (G)
- 19 R. Cardines (D)
- 5 J. Trimmingham (D)
- 3 K. Henry (D)
- 23 N. Powder (D)
- 15 D. Sealy (M)
- 8 D. Phillips (M)
- 18 A. Rampersad (M)
- 13 T. Spicer (M)
- 11 L. Garcia (F)
- 10 K. Molino (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Phillips
- 21 J. St. Hillaire
- 2 D. Hospedales
- 4 I. Garcia
- 6 J. Jackie
- 7 S. Yeates
- 9 N. James
- 14 W. Frederick
- 16 J. Obikwu
- 17 J. Garcia
- 20 K. Auvray
- 12 R. Telfer
Curaçao
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 E. Room (G)
- 3 J. Gaari (D)
- 20 R. Bazoer (D)
- 4 R. van Eijma (D)
- 2 S. Sambo (M)
- 8 L. Comenencia (M)
- 10 L. Bacuna (M)
- 5 S. Floranus (M)
- 16 J. Margaritha (F)
- 7 J. Bacuna (F)
- 11 J. Antonisse (F)
Substitutes
- 22 L. Merencia
- 23 T. Doornbusch
- 15 A. Martha
- 17 T. Noslin
- 18 J. Carolina
- 6 G. Roemeratoe
- 14 T. Chong
- 21 K. Felida
- 9 J. Locadia
- 12 J. Zimmerman
- 19 G. Kastaneer
Timeline
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10' Trinidad and Tobago Card · Yellow CardDenzil Smith
Handball
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42' Trinidad and Tobago Card · Yellow CardK. Molino
Foul
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44' Curaçao Card · Yellow CardLivano Comenencia
Foul
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62' Curaçao subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Margaritha · On: T. Chong
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62' Curaçao subst · Substitution 2Off: Livano Comenencia · On: J. Locadia
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64' Trinidad and Tobago Card · Yellow CardR. Cardines
Foul
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66' Curaçao subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Bazoer · On: A. Martha
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76' Trinidad and Tobago Card · Yellow CardD. Phillips
Foul
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83' Trinidad and Tobago subst · Substitution 1Off: L. García · On: J. Obikwu
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84' Trinidad and Tobago subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Molino · On: S. Yeates
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84' Trinidad and Tobago subst · Substitution 3Off: Dante Sealy · On: R. Telfer
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86' Curaçao subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Antonisse · On: T. Noslin
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86' Curaçao subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Bacuna · On: G. Roemeratoe
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90'+2 Trinidad and Tobago subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Trimmingham · On: J. Jackie
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90'+6 Trinidad and Tobago Card · Yellow CardJ. Obikwu
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Trinidad and Tobago | Curaçao |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 72% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 5 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 306 | 331 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 225 | 239 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Trinidad and Tobago's early caution for Denzil Smith's handball set a defensive tone for the match
- ▸ The substitution of J. Margaritha and Livano Comenencia for Curaçao at the 62nd minute injected new energy into their attack, but they couldn't capitalize on the chances