00:00Even though Trinidad Intuigo dropped two points at home following the goal-less draw against
00:04Curaçao, Coach Dwight York is looking at the plus points going into the next qualifier
00:09away to Jamaica.
00:10He is not intimidated by the reggae boys, but instead optimistic about his team's chances.
00:15We're in a very good place, of course there's no doubt that there's been a little bit disappointment
00:21in terms of home, but in terms of certainly how we play, particularly second half, I think
00:26there is a lot of positive there and we're looking forward to the game.
00:29We know that this is probably going to be Jamaica one of their toughest tests and we're very
00:35optimistic about coming here and you have to because, you know, if you're going to try and
00:39qualify for the World Cup, it's never going to be easy and this is another step.
00:43One of TNT's issues has been the ability to score early in a match, which Coach York has
00:48spoken about over and again.
00:50As such, he wants his side to be vigilant against the Jamaicans.
00:53We're kind of a slow starter, it's something that we probably inherit.
00:57We've talked about being more proactive rather than reactive and you've seen that in the
01:02second half.
01:03But we know when we come here, we just can't afford to let Jamaica build up a head steam.
01:07We've got to try and contain them as best as possible.
01:10But in terms of preparation, in terms of readiness, I think we're ready for the challenge ahead.
01:15Even though York's men have been winless in their last four matches, the former player,
01:19TNT Coach, is not too concerned about the stats.
01:22He says the three drawn games give the team a lot of encouragement.
01:27I think we are very close and it's fascinating to actually say that because that's something
01:31that I talk about the players.
01:32And you've got to be encouraged by that.
01:34These are games that it could have gone either way.
01:36We felt like we have really dominated these games, but we just haven't been able to convert.
01:41That's the one thing that is probably lacking, but it's very encouraging coming into a game
01:45that is going to be very testing on both sides.
01:48We've got to make sure and stay resilient.
01:50You know, unbeaten is a great thing, but we've just got to flip that a little bit.
01:55A little bit of luck go our way and that's what we needed at the moment.
01:58TNT are set to be without midfielder Daniel Phillips and Captain Kevin Molino due to suspension.
02:04Vinod Nawani, Chiefs Expoort.
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