The USA refused to share the ball with Trinidad & Tobago. It played more than half the game with a man advantage. It outshot the Caribbeans 18-1 and American goalie Kasey Keller didn't have to make a single save.
The Americans also had a dream start, with Brian McBride, in the 2nd minute, poking the ball into the net from close-range after a low pass from Bobby Convey, who had been sprung loose on the wing by a John O'Brien pass.
But in the end it was a paltry 1-0 victory with which the USA started the second half of the final round of World Cup qualifying.
Aug. 17 in East Hartford, Conn.
USA 1 Trinidad & Tobago 0
Goals: McBride (Convey) 2.
USA — Keller, Albright, Onyewu, Berhalter, Lewis, Ralston (Quaranta, 72), Reyna, O'Brien (Armas, 46), Convey, Donovan, McBride (Twellman, 83)
T&T — Jack, John, Andrews, Charles (Sealy, 45), Lawrence, Whitley, Spann, Birchall, Samuel (Sancho, 45), Yorke, John (Jones, 55).
Stats Summary: USA-T&T
Shots: 18-1
Saves: 0-10
Corner Kicks: 5-3
Fouls: 19-13
Offside: 3-4
Cards:
USA – Bobby Convey (yellow) 31st minute.
TRI – Dennis Lawrence (red) 41.
USA – Bobby Convey (yellow) 88.
USA – Bobby Convey (red) 88.
Referee: Marco Rodriguez (MEX)
Att.: 25,488