Jamaica powers past Trinidad and Tobago to take command of Group B
T&T’s Levi Garcia (l) gets by Reggae Boyz defender Richard King during their Concacaf World Cup Qualifier at the National Stadium in Kingston on Tuesday (Photo: Concacaf)
T&T’s Levi Garcia (l) gets by Reggae Boyz defender Richard King during their Concacaf World Cup Qualifier at the National Stadium in Kingston on Tuesday (Photo: Concacaf)

KINGSTON, Jamaica, (CMC) – The Reggae Boyz continue to soar after they secured a decisive 2-0 victory over regional rivals Trinidad and Tobago at a vibrant National Stadium on Tuesday night, claiming their second consecutive win in the Final Round of Concacaf Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Soca Warriors controlled much of the possession but were repeatedly frustrated by a stout Jamaican defence. The breakthrough came in the 36th minute, courtesy of English-born striker Bailey Cadamarteri.

The attacker pounced on a loose ball, slicing through the heart of the Trinidadian defence before unleashing a clinical finish from the centre of the box.
Jamaica sealed the three points just before the hour mark. After a frantic scramble in front of the Trinidad and Tobago goal, the ball fell to the feet of an unmarked Jon Russell, who calmly slotted it home from close range in the 57th minute to double the lead.

Trinidad and Tobago’s night was epitomised by frustration, seeing a second-half goal from García chalked off for offside, their second disallowed goal of the match.
Despite holding 55 per cent possession and registering 13 shots, the Soca Warriors could not find a way past the Jamaican backline and remained scoreless in the group stage.
With this result, Jamaica firmly takes control of Group B. Through two matches, the Reggae Boyz have a perfect record, scoring six goals while conceding none.

The quest for a World Cup berth continues in October. Jamaica will look to extend its winning streak on the road against Curaçao on the 10th, while Trinidad and Tobago will seek its first points of the round when it hosts Bermuda that same day.

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