Match report

Trinidad and Tobago Stalemate with Curaçao in World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF

Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
0–0
FT
Curaçao
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

  1. Trinidad and Tobago
    10' Trinidad and Tobago Card · Yellow Card
    Denzil Smith

    Handball

  2. Trinidad and Tobago
    42' Trinidad and Tobago Card · Yellow Card
    K. Molino

    Foul

  3. Curaçao
    44' Curaçao Card · Yellow Card
    Livano Comenencia

    Foul

  4. Curaçao
    62' Curaçao subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Margaritha · On: T. Chong
  5. Curaçao
    62' Curaçao subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Livano Comenencia · On: J. Locadia
  6. Trinidad and Tobago
    64' Trinidad and Tobago Card · Yellow Card
    R. Cardines

    Foul

  7. Curaçao
    66' Curaçao subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Bazoer · On: A. Martha
  8. Trinidad and Tobago
    76' Trinidad and Tobago Card · Yellow Card
    D. Phillips

    Foul

  9. Trinidad and Tobago
    83' Trinidad and Tobago subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. García · On: J. Obikwu
  10. Trinidad and Tobago
    84' Trinidad and Tobago subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Molino · On: S. Yeates
  11. Trinidad and Tobago
    84' Trinidad and Tobago subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dante Sealy · On: R. Telfer
  12. Curaçao
    86' Curaçao subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Antonisse · On: T. Noslin
  13. Curaçao
    86' Curaçao subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Bacuna · On: G. Roemeratoe
  14. Trinidad and Tobago
    90'+2 Trinidad and Tobago subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Trimmingham · On: J. Jackie
  15. Trinidad and Tobago
    90'+6 Trinidad and Tobago Card · Yellow Card
    J. 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