Morace: Team rules come first

Speaking after Sunday’s goalless draw between TT and Venezuela, in the first of two women’s friendly international matches at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva, Morace pointed out, “The difference between a group and a team is the rules. The needs of the team is on top of everything.” Morace, the former Italian striker and ex-Italy and Canada coach continued, “This group of players understood very well that the needs of the team came first, the individual needs come second.

“This group is a good group, this (past) week was a pleasure to see them off the field. We are not the best team in the world but we have to work on other strengths that we have.” When contacted last evening, Attin-Johnson declined to make an official comment, saying “(the TT Football Association) haven’t really released anything concerning it. I decided when they do then I’ll have my say on the matter.” However Attin-Johnson admitted that she has received a suspension letter from the TT FA.

TT FA boss David-John Williams had previously said he needed to have a discussion with Morace before making a statement on the matter.

Sunday’s game was the first for Morace since taking over the reins as coach of the TT team.

“It was good,” was how she described the match.

“We had a good chance to score but they had more chances than us. We know that we’re not in the best of conditions, we know that we are growing.

“Everybody has to improve. Nobody is at their maximum, we know that from the beginning.” About the team’s playing style, she commented, “What I asked was for more movements on the wings. In non-ball possession, I think we have to be more aggressive in the (midfield).” TT and Venezuela will meet in their second friendly match at the aforementioned Couva venue from 7 pm tomorrow.