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Pop World Cup Round of 16

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 2 Ecuador 0

Trinidad kept their Pop World Cup dreams alive with a sparsely-attended win over minnows Ecuador. The Caribbean side had been made to work in the first half but after the break their style and attacking commitment paid off with two fine goals, the first coming on the counter after Ecuador's best chance of the game. Some commentators have suggested that the draw has been kind to Trinidad but that shouldn't detract from jel_bugle's achievement in taking the team to the quarter-finals. His squad played an up-tempo game, applying familiar tactics with a crude gusto, but they still had too much quality for a tentative Ecuador.


A small Ecuador fan protests an offside decision

skillextric's side played well but seemed maybe overwhelmed by the occasion, and the unpredictable passing moves that had made them Group A's surprise package were replaced by a more cautious game. They found themselves unable to turn their few good chances into goals, though will have few regrets overall after a campaign more successful than many predicted. Their conquerors will face either Iran or Serbia and Montenegro for a place in the semis.

Results In Full

Trinidad and Tobago - 91 points
Ecuador - 69 points