Trinidad and Tobago’s under 20 footballers had a losing start at the invitational tournament in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela on Wednesday night when they suffered a 2-1 victory to Panama.
Head coach Zoran Vranes said the match was a competitive one which allowed him to see his team in action against Central opposition.
“The performance was not a bad one but of course you see we did not win the game. It was a defeat which maybe one cannot be too upset with but the opportunity to see how the guys respond to a team like Panama was a valuable one and I am sure they have come out of the game with a good experience.
"We conceded the goals but we didn’t hang our heads which was important and I expect we will have this kind of spirit for the remaining matches. The important thing is for us to be ready for the qualification for the next World Cup in 2011,” Vranes told TTFF Media.
T&T Line-Up: - John Thomas, Akeem Adams, Dinelle Lopez (Kevin Raymond 84th), Reshard Wint, Akil Clarke, Dwight Ceballo, Sheldon Bateau, Joshua Bachan (Jerron Quashie 60th), Marcus Joseph (Kenaz Williams 84th), Johan Pettier (Brandon Simpson 75th).