Williams disappointed with opening draw

Playing at the at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa on Sunday, TT seemed headed for victory courtesy of Kathon St. Hillare’s first-halfstrike before Oneko Lowe netted in the second half, to snatch a point for the Bermudians.

The stalemate left the Trinidadians third in Group C on one point, with El Salvador top on three points after edging hosts Costa Rica 1-0 in the feature game.

Head coach Brian Williams said the result was a disappointing one but lauded the players for their total commitment.

“We came into the match with a lot of expectations of taking the three points but unfortunately it didn’t turn out that way for us,” Williams said.

“What this means it we have made things harder for us and after the game we had a chat and the players realise that. It is important they know that going into the next two games.” He added: “But I cannot fault the players for a lack of effort and hard work. I thought they gave that in the game but unfortunately it didn’t bring us the result we would have all liked.” TT took the lead in the 23rd minute after St Hillaire got on to the end of a through ball from Nicholas Dillion, to beat goalkeeper Detre Bell from just inside the 18-yard box.

Trinidad still held onto the slim lead at half-time but things quickly changed following the resumption.

In the 69th minute, goalkeeper Montel Joseph came off his line and botched a clearance, only for Lowe to capitaliSe and score into an open net and bring Bermuda level.

Antigua and Barbuda are set to play their second game of the tournament on Monday in Group A when they take on Honduras while St Kitts and Haiti will be in action again on Tuesday in Group B.