John Brace Helps Trinidad Cause

Last updated : 04 September 2005 By Covsupport
Trinidad & Tobago's hopes of joining Germany,Argentina,Iran, USA,Ukraine,South Korea,Japan and Saudi Arabia in the 2006 World Cup Finals remained alive after a 3-2 victory over Guatamala in Port of Spain.

The visitors took the lead after three minutes when Guillermo Ramirez scored from a free kick with Leo Beenhakker's side equalised two minutes later through Russell Latapy.

Gonzalo Romero put Guatemala back in front after 61 minutes But with four minutes to go and as defender Gustavo Cabera who was keeping a tight rein on Stern John, was off the field of play for treatment to a cut cheek.the City striker rammed home a Latapy pass before netting a second in the 88th minute.

Former Sky Blue Youseff Safri played for Morocco in their 1-0 win over Botswana in Rabat. Talal El Karkouri scored the only goal of the game in the 55th minute. Morocco are second in the African Group 5, a point behind Tunisia.