Trinidad and Tobago Soca Warriors Qualify for 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup

NASSAU, BAHAMAS. MARCH 24th: Kareem Moses #12 of Trinidad and Tobago celebrates his goal during the League B – Group C match between Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago in the 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League, held at the Thomas Robinson stadium, in Nassau, Bahamas.
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Historic Win in Cuba

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—On Tuesday, the Trinidad and Tobago Soca Warriors registered their first win in Cuba in 17 years to book their spot in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Needing just a draw to advance after a 2-1 advantage in the first leg, the Soca Warriors trounced Cuba 4-0 thanks to a brace from Isaiah Lee and goals from Kevin Molino and Nathaniel James.

Coach’s Reaction

Head coach Dwight Yorke said he was delighted with the outcome. “It’s cause for a bit of celebration. We haven’t done the double over Cuba for quite some time.

“In the future, we have qualified for a major tournament like the Gold Cup. We have a small matter to deal with St Kitts (and Nevis) on June 6 and Costa Rica on the 10th, so we have some work to do,” Yorke said after the victory.

“From a tactical point of view, we felt that if we became resilient and hard to beat, these players would become desperate.

“We are a work in progress. Some of these players have only been here 10 days. It won’t be perfect, but we continue to build,” he added.

Match Summary

Cuba found themselves on the back foot in the third minute when Romario Torres received a red card.

The hosts then opened the score in the 22nd minute with a goal by Lee, who struck with a right-footed shot in the penalty area.

Lee scored again in the 37th minute before Molino increased the lead in the 51st minute, and James put a bow on the win in the 84th minute with a left-footed shot to the bottom right corner.

Conclusion

The Trinidad and Tobago Soca Warriors’ historic win in Cuba marks a significant milestone in their football history. With their spot in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup secured, the team will look to build on this momentum and make a strong showing in the tournament.