Party time in Trinidad
ByTNT Sports
Published 17/11/2005 at 09:34 GMT
It was party time in the Caribbean islands of Trindidad and Tobago after the Soca Warriors defied the odds to win 1-0 away in Bahrain to qualify for the World Cup. Trinidad become only the second English speaking Caribbean country to make the World Cup an
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After Dennis Lawrence's 49th minute goal Bahrain rarely threatened, with Trinidad ultimately deserving of qualification.
Saturday's hero Chris Birchall was hauled off injured in the first half, but that didn't deter the Soca Warriors who dominated the match.
Trinidad's fans have been celebrating the tiny islands' first qualification in the Caribbean and across the world:
At home in Trinidad and Tobago
Keitha Charles is "from Trinidad, the atmosphere is exhilarating cars are honking... we are excited."
Roxanne Gray is also in Trinidad and is "so proud of my Warriors! We goin' to Germany! Fellas good job! Celebration from night till morning....cuz u know how we does do de ting! Congrats! You guys showed them how it's done!"
(Port of Spain)
Mitchell from the Trinidad Express said "I'm here in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Would like to express congratulations from all of Trinidad. The entire CCN Group is in celebration of the victory. Well done T&T"
David Lee Young: "T and T going Germany? Who would have thought? Bahrain tried some dirty antics but in the end it was all good."
Rehana Ali is in Port of Spain too, looks like everyone's having a good time: "It's like Carnival early here in Trinidad especially the capital Port of Spain! Businesses shut down and everybody celebrating!!! GO TEAM!"
Nowella at Clico in Port of Spain says: "As a Warrior fan I would like to congratulate our team in a job well done, I'm very proud of them, the game was an overwhelming experience from beginning to end. Right now we at Clico Head Office are all exhilarated and enjoying what has happened. We are blessed to have them on our side and with support from us they will do well next year! Go Team Go!"
Andy Barnwell says he "I believe God is a Trini. Just lost my voice screaming. I am really proud of the Trinidad & Tobago team for carrying us to Germany. The suspense, drama and everything else was worth it. We may not do too well in Germany but at leat we can say that we went there."
Tony de Nobriga is also delighted: "We goin', congrats to TNT from all here. What a wonderful feeling, history in the laking... Germany here we come!"
Canada
Kerron from Toronto "would like to congratulate Trinidad & Tobago on their win and I would also like to tell Bahrain don't give up keep on trying. Trinidad and Tobago deserves to go to Germany!"
Hayden Guevara wants to give "Big respect to the boys in red, black and white! From all of the crew from the GZONE International soundcrew in Toronto. We're going to Germany! Just came back from a bar watching the game... and I loved every minute of it."
Great Britain
Natalia Mackay says "aye soca warriors!... I'm cryin my eyes out... I'm so proud of you and of my country! I'm stuck in a dingy flat in the uk at the moment, but god I wish I was celebrating back home! I love you T and T!"
Sean Eligon from London - "Myself and all my Trini friends were watching the game tick away on the EuroSports website in our respective offices. Lots of biting of nails. C.mon T&T, 3rd time lucky!"
Iraq
Allen Hunter is in Iraq with the US armed forces, and he has a message from all Caribbeans in the Gulf - "Go Trinidad! Great job, I'm here in Iraq and everyone from the Caribbean is happy to know that Trinidad has made it to the World Cup!"
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