Draw with Sweden feels like win to Trinidad and Tobago
(AP)
Updated: 2006-06-11 09:46
Hislop came through with two key saves late in the first half, deflecting a
25-yard shot from Wilhelmsson over the crossbar in the 40th minute and making a
diving stop off a half-volley from Ibrahimovic about two minutes later.
"It was just one of those days where we couldn't score," Sweden coach Lars
Lagerback said. "We created a lot of really good scoring chances, but we weren't
sharp enough. Shaka Hislop came up with some really big saves."
With starting defender Marvin Andrews sidelined with a strained left knee,
Trinidad's defense was shaky in the beginning. But Yorke and Hislop, two of the
most experienced players on the team, helped their teammates weather the storm.
With Stern John often playing as the lone forward for Trinidad, the Soca
Warriors had few chances against Sweden's backup goalie Rami Shaaban, playing
for the injured Andreas Isaksson.
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