這個只有一千一百萬人的參加世界盃決賽圈的最小國以0－0逼平了強大的瑞典隊，讓剛被巴拉圭嚇了一跳的英格蘭隊暫時排在B組第一。英格蘭隊憑藉著上半場對方的烏龍球一球小勝巴拉圭隊。

　　在威斯特法倫球場，本屆世界盃的首張紅牌、首場無進球比賽和首個大冷門同時出現了。特立尼達和多巴哥隊幾乎在下半場10人迎戰，最終0－0逼平了瑞典隊。

　　在本場比賽中，約克YORKE並沒有出現在前鋒線上，而是 出現在了後腰的位置上，但他在這個位置上發揮上佳，並被評選為本場比賽的最佳球員。約克説道，“這場比賽對我們來説是個巨大的 成就，我很高興能成為其中的一員，我為我的隊友及球迷激動不已。”

　　賽前特立尼達和多巴哥隊的後防大將安德魯斯Andrews（膝傷）和守門員傑克Jack受傷而無法出場，但是替補球員後衛桑喬和守門員希斯洛普Hislop發揮了關鍵作用，希斯洛普在本場比賽中多次上演精彩撲救，力保球門不失。希斯洛普表示，“隊友的防守做的非常好，我們實現了一個偉大的夢想，這令人分外激動。我希望這僅僅是個開始。重要的是我們今晚結交了更多的新球迷。”

　　在左後衛約翰John因為兩張黃牌而下場時，特立尼達和多巴哥隊的主教練換上的是一位攻擊型球員格倫，正是 這個換人讓特立尼達和多巴哥隊差點領先。在一次快速反擊中，格倫在右側禁區前沿淩空抽射卻被近門柱擋出。

　　賽後，瑞典隊前鋒伊布拉希莫維奇Ibrahimobvic説道，“我非常失望。我們踢了90分鐘的好球，創造了許多機會，但卻沒有進球。但只是第一場比賽，我們還有兩場比賽等著我們。”

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　　FANTASTIC RESULT FOR WARRIORS IN WORLD CUP DEBUT

　　They had been written off before the ball started rolling at 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany? but not by themselves. And with a display of incredible spirit, energy and defensive resolution, Trinidad and Tobago brought Caribbean joy and colour to the heart of Europe. Their 0-0 draw with Sweden left England on top of Group B following their 1-0 victory over Paraguay earlier in the afternoon. Then two-times world champions Argentina stated their own credentials with a 2-1 victory over C?te d’Ivoire.

　　They are the smallest nation not only in this tournament but in any FIFA World Cup. Just 1.1 million souls make up the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago which have been blessed with sporting success before, but normally when the ball is a small red sphere and the target a set of cricket stumps. In a footballing context they have always been rank outsiders but no one will ever forget their brave contribution to day two of football’s greatest showpiece.

　　The FIFA World Cup newcomers rode their luck as Sweden threatened to make the breakthrough on several occasions. Having lost defender Avery John to a second yellow card in the 46th minute and their goalkeeper Kelvin Jack in the warm-up, the odds were stacked against them but they battled on. At 37 his replacement Shaka Hislop has achieved many things in the game but not so much as a single FIFA World Cup appearance before today, fifa.com reported.

　　Before the game Hislop had spoken of how he and two other kids playing in a Trinidadian park 25 years ago and giving themselves the names of Zico, Socrates and Maradona, had dreamed of just this moment. His boyhood pals, T&T captain Dwight Yorke and Russell Latapy, were also present on this defining day in the tiny Republic’s footballing history, Yorke earning Man of the Match honours through a selfless display of midfield leadership. Blunting his normal attacking instincts, he erected a formidable defensive shield from which every team-mate took inspiration.

　　T&T might even have ended up with all three points. In the 59th minute Glen Cornell let fly from a tight angle and saw his shot cannon against the crossbar.

　　With Hislop standing in the way of everything that Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrik Larsson could throw at him, Leo Beenhakker’s team held firm. At the end the thousands of painted Swedish faces betrayed only shock and incomprehension

　　Dwight YORKE (TRI), Budweiser Man of the Match

　　After winning a treble with Manchester United and having some great footballing memories I can say honestly that this draw ranks right up there with the best. This was really quites an achievement for us and I am so proud to be a part of it and am thrilled for my team-mates and the fans and everyone back home.

　　Shaka HISLOP (TRI)

　　I don't know about unbeatable, but I certainly enjoyed myself today. I didn't have any really good saves to make because the team defended very well. This evening was a dream come true; it was very emotional. We hope this is just the beginning. The great thing is that we've made some new fans this evening

　　Zlatan IBRAHIMOVIC (SWE)

　　We just couldn? put the ball in the net tonight and that was the difference. The Trinidad goalkeeper had a wonderful game and really their whole team played the games of their lives. It? football and if you don? take your chances you are not going to win. Now we know what went wrong and we will try to correct it. We are still alive with two games to play and nothing is decided. We will not let our heads drop.

　　WHAT AH SATURDAY NIGHT!

　　Oh What ah night, what ah night. What ah Saturday night. The following is a recap what has to be a fantastic day for Trinidad and Tobago both on and off the pitch. Reporter Josh Dubow has worked along with TTFF Media during the World Cup tour so far and has followed the team for the past few weeks.

　　A draw never felt so good.

　　Led by captain Dwight Yorke, Trinidad and Tobago players paraded around the perimeter of the field, saluting their fans and savoring a moment few thought could happen.< /font>

　　Last-minute starter Shaka Hislop turned aside countless chances from heavily favored Sweden, and Yorke provided a steadying influence on a besieged defense to help Trinidad post the first real surprise of this World Cup, a 0-0 draw Saturday night.

　　"This is what football and dreams are all about," Yorke said. "To come up against a mighty footballing country of Sweden's status and obviously being a tiny country like ours -- it's a massive result for us. Massive."

　　Despite playing nearly the entire second half a man down, the Soca Warriors never gave in and sent the Swedes trudging off the field in dejection.

　　As the final whistle blew, the Trinidad players mobbed Hislop in his goal before celebrating with their fans who had waited years for this game.

　　"This is like a win for us," forward Cornell Glen said. "We can finally get some respect from people. You have to earn it and I think we did that today."

　　Sweden held a decided edge in experience and world-class talent, as well as the one-man advantage after Avery John was sent off in the 46th minute. But the Swedes couldn't end their opening-match funk.

　　Sweden, which has more players on its current squad from the 2002 World Cup than any other team in Germany, is winless in seven opening matches sine 1958, with two losses and five ties.

　　"I'm really disappointed," forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic said. "We played so well for 90 minutes, created so many chances. Only the goal was missing. But this is only the first game, we have two games left."

　　Trinidad and Tobago, the twin-island Caribbean nation with a population of 1.3 million, was the smallest country ever to reach the World Cup and needed to beat Bahrain in a playoff just to get here.

　　Few gave it any chance against Sweden.

　　"We are not talking about mathematics, we're talking about football. And in football anything is possible," Trinidad coach Leo Beenhakker said. "We are very proud of our team. We are the first to recognize that Sweden has more talent than us and had more opportunities to win the match. We have our eyes wide open. But don't blame us that they didn't score a goal."

　　Fans back in Trinidad burst into tears and danced to the thump-thump of Muslim drummers after the game, with one middle-aged man screaming, `'We just won the World Cup!"

　　T&T's next game comes Thursday against England, the small country's former colonial ruler. Sweden will play Paraguay on Thursday in its second game in Group B. England beat Paraguay 1-0 earlier Saturday.

　　Beenhakker used a defensive game plan, with Yorke playing back near the goal instead of his usual attacking spot. T&T got even more defensive after John was sent off for receiving his second yellow card, both for hard tackles on Christian Wilhelmsson.

　　But Hislop stepped up with big save after big save, including a sliding stop of Marcus Allback in the 80th minute that left the Swedes totally frustrated.

　　"It has been a boyhood dream come true. I don't know how to put it into words," Hislop said. "I got the word just before the game. It worked out quite well actually. Sometimes it's easier that way."

　　Despite playing with 10 men, Trinidad and Tobago got its best chance of the game when Stern John sent Glen loose down the right side. Glen put a rocket of a shot off the crossbar.

　　Sweden came right back and Ibrahimovic got another chance in front of the net, but Hislop made a great reflex save to deflect it out.

　　Ibrahimovic, Henrik Larsson and Freddie Ljungberg created numerous scoring chances for the Swedes. But Hislop frustrated the pro-Swedish crowd with his sparkling play and deliberate, time-wasting moves in the second half, when it became clear T&T would be content with a draw.

　　Hislop came through with two key saves late in the first half, deflecting a 25-yard shot from Wilhelmsson over the crossbar in the 40th minute and making a diving stop off a half-volley from Ibrahimovic about two minutes later.

　　"It was just one of those days where we couldn't score," Sweden coach Lars Lagerback said. "We created a lot of really good scoring chances, but we weren't sharp enough. Shaka Hislop came up with some really big saves."

　　With starting defender Marvin Andrews sidelined with a strained left knee, Trinidad's defense was shaky in the beginning. But Yorke and Hislop, two of the most experienced players on the team, helped their teammates weather the storm.

　　With Stern John often playing as the lone forward for Trinidad, the Soca Warriors had few chances against Sweden's backup goalie Rami Shaaban, playing for the injured Andreas Isaksson.

　　作者-北京外國語大學英語學院——韓明冰

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