Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz Triumph Over Trinidad’s Soca Warriors in Friendly Series Opener
Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz claimed victory in the first leg of their friendly series against Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Warriors, securing a 1-0 win at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.
Kaheim Dixon emerged as the hero with his 58th-minute strike, marking his debut with a goal and echoing the achievement of Justin McMaster in 2022.
The match, played behind closed doors, served as a platform for both teams to unveil new talent, with Jamaica fielding an impressive 13 debutants.
Assistant coach Merron Gordon expressed satisfaction with their performance, emphasising the importance of transitioning young players from schoolboy football to the international stage.
Despite a goalless first half, both sides displayed attacking intent, with Kemar Foster and Adrian Foncette producing crucial saves for their respective teams.
Dixon’s breakthrough came through an intelligent run down the right channel, sealing the victory for Jamaica.
The Reggae Boyz continued to dominate proceedings, creating several opportunities to extend their lead.
Sue-Lae McCalla and Alex Marshall came close, but Trinidad and Tobago’s defense held firm.
Soca Warriors’ head coach Angus Eve praised his team’s effort, highlighting the invaluable experience gained by his young squad despite the defeat.
He emphasised the importance of exposure at the international level for their development.
Looking ahead to the second leg at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Arima, both teams anticipate another competitive encounter.
With Jamaica eyeing a series win and Trinidad and Tobago eager to level the score, Sunday’s match promises to deliver another thrilling clash between the Caribbean rivals.
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