Venezuela staged an incredible comeback to defeat Trinidad and Tobago in an international friendly at the Paxtakor Markaziy stadioni in Uzbekistan. Both teams gave their all, but Venezuela’s determination led to a convincing victory.
Trinidad and Tobago got an early chance within the first 90 seconds when the Venezuelan goalkeeper collided with Levi Garcia, conceding a penalty kick. However, Garcia’s spot kick was saved by Varela, hitting the right post and keeping the score level.
The first half ended goalless, but the second half exploded with action. Trinidad and Tobago took the lead in the 52nd minute through Reon Moore. A shot from Levi Garcia was not cleared properly by Varela, falling to Moore in the center of the box, where he finished efficiently.
Venezuela responded swiftly, with debutante Delvin Alfonzo scoring just eight minutes later. Alfonzo added another in the 68th minute to double the lead. Salomon Rondon, coming off the bench from Pachuca, then scored twice to reach his 50-goal milestone for his country.
Venezuela 4-1 Trinidad and Tobago in Friendly
Key Takeaways from Venezuela vs Trinidad and Tobago
- Venezuela dominated possession and took 13 shots compared to Trinidad and Tobago’s 1.
- Seven of Venezuela’s shots were on target, resulting in four goals.
- Salomon Rondon scored a brace, bringing his international tally to 50 goals.
Final Score: Venezuela 4–1 Trinidad and Tobago
Competition: International Friendly
MOTM (Player of the Match): Delvin Alfonzo (9.0/10)
Best Performer (Venezuela): Delvin Alfonzo (9.0/10)
Best Performer (Trinidad and Tobago): Reon Moore (7.0/10)
Worst Performer (Venezuela): Alejandro Marques (6.0/10)
Worst Performer (Trinidad and Tobago): Denzil Smith (4.0/10)
Venezuela Player Ratings vs Trinidad and Tobago
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Varela | 6.0/10 |
| Aramburu | 6.5/10 |
| Araujo | 6.0/10 |
| Osio | 6.5/10 |
| Balbo | 6.0/10 |
| Alfonzo | 9.0/10 |
| Gonzalez | 7.0/10 |
| Yriarte | 6.5/10 |
| Mendoza | 6.5/10 |
| Lamadrid | 6.5/10 |
| Marques | 6.0/10 |
Trinidad and Tobago Player Ratings vs Venezuela
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Smith | 4.0/10 |
| Cardines | 5.0/10 |
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