FORMER Trinidad and Tobago Football Association technical director, Anton Corneal believes today’s highly anticipated clash between the “Soca Warriors” and the mighty Argentina should derive significant benefit for both teams.
The national squad, led by coach Stephen Hart, is expected to face their toughest opposition in recent history when they square off against a Lionel Messi-led South American outfit at the Estadio Monumental from 6.30 pm (TT time). With just under ten days to go before the start of football’s biggest competitive stage, the 2014 World Cup Finals in Brazil, Corneal is optimistic that the national contingent can use this golden opportunity to analyse and evaluate themselves against a top-quality team such as Argentina.
“From the Trinidad and Tobago point of view, they can always gain experience from such a game against such a prized team. Playing against so many world class players on one field at one time is good for us to see how we can adapt tactically and technically. It’s a good time for some of their players and ours as well to show up. This is an opportunity for both teams,” explained Corneal yesterday.
And even though the red, white and black would be going up against certain World Cup title contenders, Corneal also mentioned that today’s encounter should also bring some benefit to the Argentinians.
Today’s match-up will also be the host nation’s final clash before they depart to Brazil. According to the former national footballer, Argentina might as well be using this opportunity to fine tune ahead of their hectic campaign which kicks off in Rio de Janeiro next Thursday.