A LATE strike from Luton Shelton earned Jamaica's Reggae Boyz a 1-1 draw with Trinidad and Tobago in their return leg friendly match at the Marvin Lee Stadium in Macoya, Trinidad, yesterday.

Shelton, who plies his trade for Sheffield United in the English Championship, gave the Jamaicans the equaliser in the 89th minute from the penalty spot after being brought down by a heavy tackle.

Striker Khaleem Hyland had given the Soca Warriors the lead in the 30th minute.

The teams played to 2-2 draw in the first-leg encounter at the National Stadium two months ago.

The Reggae Boyz, who are coming off a 5-1 victory over St Vincent and the Grenadines, will tackle Grenada in another friendly on Tuesday in Grenada.

Both sides yesterday were without key players. Jamaica had to do without midfielder Andrew Williams, who returned to the United States for club duties with Major League team Real Salt Lake.

Prep for qualifiers

Trinidad and Tobago were without striker Kenwayne Jones who picked up an ankle injury against England in their last friendly on Sunday.

The Jamaicans are using these practice matches as part of their preparation for the World Cup qualifiers which begin against The Bahamas next Sunday at the National Stadium. The second-leg game will be held at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium the following Wednesday.