Preview: A difficult test for champions El Tri
Trinidad and Tobago are not to be looked at as minnows. The 2006 World Cup participants have taken the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup very seriously with Kenwyne Jones leading their attack. The latter has already scored a couple of goals – the last of which inspired his side to an upset of Group B winners Honduras.
Monday’s 2-0 victory over Los Catrachos was crucial. The Trinidadians needed those three points at all cost. It was their only option to qualify for the quarter-finals. Fresh from that huge feat, they must tackle a new challenge in the form of Mexico.
El Tri come into this fixture as favourites but manager De la Torre expects a difficult battle for his young squad. He was talking to the press when he stated:
“We know it's not going to be an easy game. Trinidad has grown with the quality of its players. The way they've been playing – their skillset, their strength and their height – makes it a challenge.
“We are confident in what we offer and what we have improved upon in this tournament. We know it will be a good test for us to show our improvements.”
Indeed, the Mexicans can be proud of their achievements so far. They started on the wrong foot with a 2-0 loss to Panama in Group A. However, they took advantage of Canada on Matchday 2 before hurting the daring hopes of minnows Martinique with a 3-1 triumph in Denver on July 14.
Tonight, the CONCACAF Gold Cup titleholders will know if they still have a chance of defending their crown in the United States of America.
Where to watch the match – live stream, start time, TV channels
Watch Mexico vs Trinidad and Tobago live:
In Canada at 18:30 ET on: Sportsnet World Online, Sportsnet World
In England at 23:30 BST on: ESPN UK / HD
In USA at 18:30 ET on: Univision, Univision Deportes, Fox Soccer 2Go, Fox Soccer Channel
Count on SuperSports, Al Jazeera Sports and other networks if you are elsewhere in the world. Visit the match page for LiveSoccerTV’s full TV info on this second Gold Cup 2013 quarter-final fixture.
