Summer internationals

[Phil D]

Victor Griffith came on in the 77th minute for Panama last night. 

Panama won 5 - 2 and we're 4 nil up after 22 mins. 

https://youtu.be/NxLGl7zvC4g?feature=shared

[Phil D]

Andre Raymond came on at half time for Trinidad and Tabago in their 5 - 0 loss to USA on Sunday/Monday. 

Dan Phillips played the whole game. 

Raymond was also an unused substitute in their world cup qualifier against Costa Rica. Trinidad and Tabago lost 2 - 1.

Trinidad and Tabago play their next match on Thursday night UK time. 

[Phil D]

Both Panama and Trinidad and Tabago have made the next stage of World Cup qualifying - the fixtures are in the same windows as the European International windows. 

Panama would be ranked favourites to win their qualifying group and qualify directly for the World Cup. 

I think teams get bonus money from fifa for players who make the World Cup - might be a nice bonus if Victor remains a Saint and Panama qualify. 

[MySpazz]

15 hours ago, Phil D said:

Victor Griffith came on in the 77th minute for Panama last night. 

Panama won 5 - 2 and we're 4 nil up after 22 mins. 

https://youtu.be/NxLGl7zvC4g?feature=shared

Amazing crowd noise overlayed on the video.... empty stadium!

[Phil D]

Panama played their second group game overnight UK time and beat Guatemala 1-0. Victor Griffith got 8 mins at the end. 

The result means Panama have qualified for the quarter finals. 

Victor features in the highlights! And a healthier crowd this time - 20,408

https://youtu.be/t77esPKMoIY?feature=shared

 

[Phil D]

Andre Raymond featured for a full 90 mins in Trinidad and Tobago's 1-1 draw with Haiti. 

Quite an exciting game judging by the highlights! Andre giving away a second half penalty. 

Trinidad and Tobago will have to beat Saudi Arabia to qualify as runners up in their group. 

https://youtu.be/17SBpHA1qTA?feature=shared

Edited June 21, 2025 by Phil D

[Phil D]

Andre Raymond played a full 90 mins again for Trinidad and Tobago in their 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia. They needed a win to have a chance of qualifying for the quarter finals. 

Dan Phillips also played. Apparently the attendance was 35,000!!! 

Presumably, Andre will be given some time off before heading back to Perth. 

https://youtu.be/ssWVpX07OfU?feature=shared

Edited June 23, 2025 by Phil D

[Phil D]

Victor Griffith started and played 84 minutes for Panama as they cruised to a 4-1 victory over Steve McLaren's Jamaica. 

Panama won all 3 games in their group and top their group. They will be favourites to beat Honduras in the quarter finals on Sunday morning UK time. 

https://youtu.be/bZl5JzS2hzM?feature=shared

[Phil D]

Panama lost their quarter final against Honduras on penalties 5-4 after drawing 1-1 after extra time. 

Victor Griffith came on in the 74th minute. He didn't take a penalty. 

I'm sure he will be given some time off before returning to Perth. 

https://youtu.be/Ln-8xPlP5Og?feature=shared

[Cagey]

On 6/17/2025 at 9:52 AM, Phil D said:

Victor Griffith came on in the 77th minute for Panama last night. 

Panama won 5 - 2 and we're 4 nil up after 22 mins. 

https://youtu.be/NxLGl7zvC4g?feature=shared

Feel sorry for Griffith. Even if he had been on the bench in the last few games he might have got picked for the national team..

There may be something going on in the background and we do have a lot of midfielders but with a bench of 9 I would have thought they could have found a way of keeping him part of things.

[glenrothes saintee]

Adama playing for Gambia who are currently 2-0 up v Kenya. Adam was through on goal, rather than shoot, he passed to a team mate who couldn’t connect with the ball.

 

Uche’s Uganda play at 5pm.

Edited September 5, 2025 by glenrothes saintee

[glenrothes saintee]

4 minutes ago, glenrothes saintee said:

Adama playing for Gambia who are currently 2-0 up v Kenya. Adam was through on goal, rather than shoot, he passed to a team mate who couldn’t connect with the ball.

 

Uche’s Uganda play at 5pm.

Now 3-0 Gambia, Adama laid on the 3rd

[templeofsaints]

Uche on the bench for Uganda

[templeofsaints]

37 minutes ago, templeofsaints said:

Uche on the bench for Uganda

Uche off the bench in the 89th minute. 

[rik2304]

4 hours ago, templeofsaints said:

Uche off the bench in the 89th minute. 

They know he's knackered after about 5 minutes. Good strategy IMO.

[Cagey]

We could be playing County at home without Uche and Adama if they are chosen for the October internationals unless we get another call up. Don't see anyone getting a call up not even under 21.

[Stumpy1949]

3 hours ago, Cagey said:

We could be playing County at home without Uche and Adama if they are chosen for the October internationals unless we get another call up. Don't see anyone getting a call up not even under 21.

Then the African cup of Nations 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. 

[Widge]

26 minutes ago, Stumpy1949 said:

Then the African cup of Nations 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. 

Only affects Uche in that case, Gambia didn't qualify so Adama wouldn't be away then.

[Willie Peat]

5 hours ago, Cagey said:

We could be playing County at home without Uche and Adama if they are chosen for the October internationals unless we get another call up. Don't see anyone getting a call up not even under 21.

County will likely be without Hale.

[glenrothes saintee]

Adama on the bench for Gambia’s game which is currently 0-0 and stopped due to a floodlight problem.

[glenrothes saintee]

Adama just come on with 19 mins left. Saints got a mention.😋

[Cagey]

2 hours ago, glenrothes saintee said:

Adama just come on with 19 mins left. Saints got a mention.😋

Still not scored ?. 

[glenrothes saintee]

8 hours ago, Cagey said:

Still not scored ?. 

No. He was in a great position for a tap in but his team mate decided to shoot rather than pass and the ball was deflected wide.

[templeofsaints]

Adama just scored Gambias 2nd goal.  2-2 at half time 

[Cagey]

3 minutes ago, templeofsaints said:

Adama just scored Gambias 2nd goal.  2-2 at half time 

Great goal and now his second with a header.