Reggae Boyz Defeat Trinidad in MoBay
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz secured a 1-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago's Soca Warriors in a friendly match at the Catherine Hall Sports Complex. The game, held in Montego Bay, marks a positive result for the national team and the second loss for Trinidad's new coach, Dwight Yorke.
The lone goal in the contest came late, with defender Sue-Lae McCalla finding the back of the net in the 80th minute. The 32-year-old, who plays for Mount Pleasant Football Academy, secured the win on what was just his fourth appearance for the senior national team. Both the Reggae Boyz and the Soca Warriors fielded squads primarily composed of home-based players. The friendly did not fall within an official FIFA international match window, meaning most of their overseas-based players were unavailable for selection. The match was the second at the helm for Trinidad and Tobago's head coach, former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke. His tenure began with a 3-1 away loss to Saudi Arabia, making this his second consecutive defeat. This encounter continues a historical rivalry where Jamaica has had the upper hand. In the nine previous meetings before this friendly, Jamaica had won five times to Trinidad and Tobago's one, with three matches ending in a draw. Looking ahead, the Reggae Boyz are preparing for crucial inter-confederation play-off matches for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They are scheduled to face New Caledonia in a semi-final, with the winner advancing to play DR Congo for a place in the tournament. The Catherine Hall Sports Complex, with a capacity of 7,000, is the home field for local club Montego Bay United. It has a history of hosting international matches, including the finals of the 2014 Caribbean Cup and games during the 2015 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.
