AC close Caribbean campaign with solitary point, after D/Force draw

Editor Thursday 28 September 2023 Global Football, Local Football, Volley Leave a comment

AC Port of Spain were made to settle for a point at the Hasely Crawford Stadium tonight, as they closed their maiden Concacaf Caribbean Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against fellow TT Premier Football League (TTPFL) outfit Defence Force.

After three successive defeats, AC had no chance of advancing to the semi-final stage and, potentially, the Concacaf Champions Cup. However, they had a chance to end on a high note tonight against their local rivals.

AC POS forward Tyrone Charles (left) tries to dribble past Defence Force right back Cassim Kellar during Caribbean Cup action at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on 28 September 2023.
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Midfielder Michel Poon-Angeron put AC ahead in the 77th minute after he stole the ball from an opposing midfielder and worked a one-two with captain Duane Muckette.

They could not hold on though.

Defence Force, who outshot AC POS 13 to two, kept throwing bodies forward and eventually fashioned an equaliser through a speculative effort from Brent Sam that sneaked past opposing goalkeeper Jadel Poon-Lewis in second half stoppage time.

AC are guaranteed to finish bottom of Group A now. However, the “Teteron Boys”, who are third at present, can still get to the next stage with a win over Dominican Republic team Moca FC in Port of Spain on 4 October.

Defence Force have five points, while Moca have six and Jamaican leaders Cavalier FC have seven. The top two teams advance from the group.

Defence Force forward Brent Sam (left) takes on AC POS defender Robert Primus during Caribbean Cup action at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on 28 September 2023.
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Cavalier, who are already guaranteed a spot in the knockout stage, play their final group match away to Golden Lion on 4 October.

(Teams)

AC Port of Spain: 88.Jadel Poon-Lewis (GK); 3.Maurice Ford, 6.Radanfah Abu Bakr, 12.Robert Primus, 16.Liam Burns; 8.Michel Poon-Angeron, 10.Duane Muckette (captain); 15.John-Paul Rochford (18.Anthony Charles 84), 7.Sedale McLean (19.Mark Ramdeen 73), 22.Jameel Neptune; 9.Tyrone Charles.

Unused substitutes: 1.Marvin Phillip (GK), 99.Justin Dos Santos (GK), 4.Malik Mieres, 5.Kerron St Cyr, 13.Brandon Semper, 14.Haile Beckles, 17.Kareem Eastman, 20.Che Benny, 29.Jean-Heim McFee, 30.Brian Armstrong.

Coach: Walter Noriega

Defence Force: 31.Christopher Biggette (GK); 37.Cassim Kellar, 23.Jamali Garcia (captain), 26.Justin Garcia, 7.Jelani Felix; 21.Justin Sadoo (10.Hashim Arcia 84), 66.Kevon Goddard (16.Lashawn Roberts 88); 15.Shaquille Bertrand, 28.Nathaniel Garcia (13.Rivaldo Coryat 70), 18.Reon Moore; 32.Jameel Cooper (8.Brent Sam 46).

Unused substitutes: 80.Jabari St Hillaire (GK), 3.Isaiah Garcia, 6.Rodell Elcock, 14.Kendell Hitlal, 17.Curtis Gonzales, 22.Darius Ollivierra, 24.Shaquille Holder, 25.Darnell Hospedales.

Coach: Lloyd Andrews

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