Trinidad & Tobago gets Draw with 10

WOW! Trinidad & Tobago forced a draw with the Swedes. Playing down a man for almost the entire second half, the T&T claimed a point in their first ever World Cup appearance by using a combination of spirited play and the player of the match Hislop (keeper in 1988 for Howard University in NCAA finals). Soccer naysayers may scoff at the excitement that a 0-0 score can incite. But, let them...this game was EXCITING!

For Hislop, making the appearance between the pipes was something he may have looked forward to, but, hardly expected. During warm-ups for the match, he was called to the pitch when starting keeper Kelvin Jack went down. Imagine sitting out there probably lazily kicking the ball around, revelling in just being there. Quickly he has to transition from bench to pitch. Miraculously, T&T goes into the half tied 0-0. Then, in the second minute of play of the second half, Avery John draws his second yellow for T&T and is sent off.

The stage is set, all the players are in position. What we see next can only be described as stunning. The 37 year old keeper (and former NASA-intern) comes up as big for his country as any man thus far. With the help of Brent Sancho and Carlos Edwards he pitched what may be the equivalent of a no-hitter. That is how exciting it was.

0-0, not boring, when this small caribbean nation stunned the world and gave announcement to their arrival on the largest sports stage in the world. With England getting an own goal win against Paraguay. This draw completely opens up the number 2 position in this pool. Emotionally, T&T got so much more than their 1-point win. They got respect, emotions, and everyone else's heart in making their bid to be the first caribbean nation to make the second round in ever!

At the end, the Soca Warriors were dancing while a stunned Sweden slumped to the ground in agony. This game is the heart and spirit of the world cup. Number 47 in the world, just took number 16 to the dance, and stood them up! Bring on the games, the Soca Warriors are dancing!