Technical director Derek Broadley has turned up the pressure on Trinidad and Tobago ahead of tomorrow's 'do or die' clash with Bermuda, declaring: "They have a lot more to lose than us."

The heat is on the Soca Warriors after their embarrassing 2-1 defeat in last weekend's first leg and Broadley believes elimination from the qualifiers for the top-ranked Caribbean nation could send their game into free-fall.

A dispute between the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) and the Ministry of Sport and Youth affairs plummeted to new depths this week after it was announced that all of their subsequent qualifying matches could be played at a neutral venue – should they progress (see story on Page 21).

And Broadley believes the Gombey Warriors can feed off the negative energy engulfing their opponents' game as they look to apply even more misery on Trinidad when the two nations lock horns at the National Sports Centre (NSC) tomorrow.

"The state of Trinidadian football is very fragile at the moment and they appear to have some internal problems with regards to their stadium and government. I think that's starting to come through to the team," said the former Crystal Palace academy director.

"If Trinidad were to fail I believe there would be far greater implications and repercussions than if we fail. It's not a make or break situation for us, while it would probably take them about four years to bounce back if they get knocked out. The pressure is definitely on them and not us."

Ever the realist, Broadley accepts Trinidad are still favourites to advance to the next stage despite needing to win by two clear goals. He knows Bermuda's players must reproduce the 'never say die' spirit and tireless work ethic they showed at the Marvin Lee Stadium to stand any chance of pulling off another shock result.

"The perception out there is that Trinidad under-performed and we over-achieved. From a neutral's point of view that may be the case," conceded Broadley. "From our point of view we absolutely worked our socks off as a collective unit and deserved our reward.

"I still believe they have better individual players than us and it will need a huge effort from us to repeat that level of performance again."

One of the largest ever attendances for a Bermuda home international is expected at the NSC with around 4,500 tickets already snapped up and another 700 available this morning.

Broadley has warned fans not to expect a vintage Bermuda performance and urged them to act as a '12th man' and inspire the players to reach new heights.

"My message to the crowd is don't think you're coming to watch Brazil," said Broadley. "We're Bermuda and we're going to have to dig in. We need the supporters to keep rallying the boys to make sure their work ethic stays as high as it was in Trinidad.

"Don't expect to come and see Bermuda goals. Remember, if we don't concede we qualify. I won't sit here and say we will do it, but I do know we won't fail due to lack of preparation.

"Tomorrow's result determines how good last weekend's result was. If we qualify, the first leg will be a massive game in the country's history. If we're beaten I still think it will rank up there."

Trinidad tormentor John Barry Nusum is in a race against the clock to be fit for the second leg but Broadley is optimistic the burly striker will play a part in the game.

"John's coming on nicely and I'm hopeful he will play as he's huge for us," he said. "We've met with the likes of Khano (Smith) and Omar (Shakir) and told them what we expect. If our big players play well we have a chance."