World Ranking/Change from Previous Rank
Barbados-148th (Up 2), 23rd N. America (Down 1)
Bermuda-132nd (Up 57), 19th N. America (Up 12)
Guyana-97th (Up 19), 11th N. America (Up 4)
Trinidad and Tobago-79th (Up 1), 7th N. America (Even)
Yes, the numbers are accurate for Bermuda and Guyana. Shows how ineffective the ranking system is, especially in the lower half of the standings. A win and a draw this past month were enough to shoot Bermuda past roughly 30% of teams in the entire world.
Schedule
September 2, 2011
- Bermuda 0-1 Trinidad and Tobago
- Barbados 0-2 Guyana
- Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 Barbados
- Bermuda 1-2 Guyana
- Trinidad and Tobago 1-2 Bermuda
- Guyana 2-0 Barbados
- Barbados 0-4 Trinidad and Tobago
- Guyana 1-1 Bermuda
- Trinidad and Tobago at Guyana
- Barbados at Bermuda
- Bermuda at Barbados
- Guyana at Trinidad and Tobago
Game 9
Barbados at Bermuda
November 11, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm EST
Location: Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda
Game 10
Trinidad and Tobago at Guyana
November 11, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm EST
Location: Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana
Game 11
Bermuda at Barbados
November 14, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm EST
Location: Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda*
Game 12
Guyana at Trinidad and Tobago
November 15, 2011
Time: 4:00 pm EST
Location: Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
*-Barbados and Bermuda will play both games in Hamilton, Bermuda, even though Barbados is supposed to be playing Game 11 at home. Haven't found an official release as to why that is although with both teams eliminated already, it might just be logistically easier for both teams to play in the same location twice rather then have to arrange extra travel for no reason. I believe this is the case as Puerto Rico-Saint Lucia are doing the same thing in Group 4. If I find anything to the contrary, I will clarify this.
With Barbados and Bermuda eliminated, this group rests solely on the results of Guyana and Trinidad. If Guyana wins either game, they will advance to Round 3. And if Trinidad doesn't get 4 points out of the games, Guyana will also advance. Even though Guyana only needs a win or 2 draws to advance, that task will be easier said then done. In 13 career matches between these teams, Guyana has NEVER beaten Trinidad. They have drawn 3 times, with 2 of those draws coming within the past 3 years. If ever there was an opportune time to pick up their first win against Trinidad, now is it for Guyana.
Final Standing Predictions:
a-Trinidad and Tobago-13 pts
x-Guyana-11 pts
x-Bermuda-10 pts
x-Barbados-0 pts
Guyana has impressed in their first 4 games but Trinidad will be their toughest opponent so far and they have never lost to Guyana. Trinidad needs 4 points and I think they'll get it, but just by the skin of their teeth. Combined scoreline in the last 3 games between these two has been 4-3 in favour of Trinidad. It's going to be low-scoring and it's going to be some even matches.
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