Despite being on the wrong side of history, Golden Jaguars head-coach Marcio Maximo is confident that his charges will conclude the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on a positive note, as they face-off with host nation St. Kitts and Nevis today.
This sentiment was expressed at a pre-match press conference, following the team’s arrival in St. Kitts and Nevis from Antigua and Barbuda. According to Maximo, the team has conducted intense training ahead of the pivotal matchup, noting that the players have displayed commitment and that they are confident of securing their respective objectives.
Maximo explained, “We have seen very high intensity in training and great commitment from the players. We are very optimistic that we can take some positive results in St. Kitts. We know it’s going to be a challenge, but everyone has high confidence about hitting our targets.”
Meanwhile, Head of Sports Science Wilson Toledo disclosed that the team has conducted a thorough preparation period and that the squad will be at an optimal level for the respective fixtures.
“We have had a strong preparation in Antigua and the players are progressing in good shape… we know the squad is going to be at 100 per cent for both games,” Toledo was quoted as saying.
The Golden Jaguars possess an unenviable record against St. Kitts and Nevis, following a record of one win and a loss. The first meeting of the nations ended 1-1 in the Caribbean Cup on November 5th 2008. In the second engagement, St. Kitts and Nevis prevailed 2-0 on September 7th 2014 in the Caribbean Championship.
The Golden Jaguars ended the first round of the qualifiers with a record of one win and a defeat, following an opening 3-0 loss to Caribbean heavyweight Trinidad and Tobago on March 25, and a 4-0 victory against lowly The Bahamas.
