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Jamaica Defeats Trinidad and Tobago in Kingston Amidst Controversy and Goals.
In a heated match held at Independence Park in Kingston, Jamaica, the home team secured a victory against Trinidad and Tobago in a qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup Final Round. The game, marked by intensity and controversial officiating, ended with a score in favor of Jamaica.
The first half was tense, with K. Palmer (Jamaica) receiving a yellow card in the 24th minute. Trinidad and Tobago had a goal disallowed for offside by L. Garcia, thanks to VAR intervention in the 29th minute. Jamaica took the lead with a goal from B. Cadamarteri in the 36th minute, assisted by G. Leigh. Before halftime, I. Hayden also received a yellow card for Jamaica in the 43rd minute.
In the second half, Jamaica extended their lead with a goal from J. Russell in the 57th minute. Trinidad and Tobago, again, had a goal disallowed for offside by L. Garcia, aided once more by VAR, in the 64th minute. The remainder of the match was characterized by a series of yellow cards for Jamaica (K. Dixon in the 87th and D. Lembikisa in the 90th) and a desperate attempt by Trinidad and Tobago to close the gap.
Despite having more ball possession (55% compared to Jamaica’s 45%) and more shots taken (12 compared to 10), Trinidad and Tobago could not capitalize on their chances. Jamaica, with greater efficiency in attack, managed to secure the victory at home. The match was played as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, leaving Jamaica in a favorable position within the group.
Substitutions jamaica: at minute 53 K. Palmer came in and K. Anderson went out., at minute 53 T. Campbell came in and K. Dixon went out., at minute 78 J. Russell came in and J. M. Anglin went out., at minute 78 B. Cadamarteri came in and S. Nicholson went out., at minute 80 R. Cephas came in and M. Holgate went out.
Substitutions trinidad and tobago: at minute 65 D. Sealy came in and R. Telfer went out., at minute 65 S. Yeates came in and N. James went out., at minute 74 L. Garcia came in and J. Obikwu went out., at minute 74 W. Frederick came in and J. Jackie went out., at minute 74 T. Spicer came in and K. Auvray went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Jamaica
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Trinidad and Tobago
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