Kelvin Jack replaces Shaka Hislop in goal for Trinidad & Tobago and pulls off a fine save in the opening minutes Cornell Glen also gets a start for the Caribbean side and tests Paraguay's defence early on The South Americans go close when Julio Dos Santos meets Edgar Barreto's corner but the ball stays out Captain Dwight Yorke finds himself in the thick of the action as Trinidad & Tobago enjoy a lively first 20 minutes A moment of danger arises for the minnows when an overhead kick from Nelson Valdez keeps Jack busy between the posts Moments later Paraguay's players are celebrating as Roberto Acuna's free-kick is headed into his own net by Brent Sancho Sancho's nightmare continues when he collects the first booking of the game shortly before the half-time whistle With a win essential, Trinidad & Tobago start the second half brightly with Stern John getting among the defenders Paraguay weather the storm and create a few opportunities of their own with Roque Santa Cruz nearly benefiting Four minutes remain when Nelson Cuevas' goal puts the game out of the Soca Warriors' reach, ending their tournament
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