Central FC are not messing around. The two-time defending Pro League champions notched their third consecutive win of the 2016/17 league season as they thumped Defence Force 4-1 at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva last night. The “Couva Sharks” have caught the early attention of their opponents in the …
Read More »SSFL round-up: Presentation stumble in Moka; Naparima pummel St Benedict’s
Presentation College (San Fernando) attacker James Alex Lee Yaw scored a dramatic 90th minute item in Moka this evening for his fifth goal in his last three successive matches. But it was only enough for a solitary point for the “Presentation Lions” as they drew 1-1 with relegation threatened Trinity …
Read More »Police FC stay unbeaten in Pro League after 2-2 tie with W Connection
Police FC twice took the lead yesterday but eventually had to settle for a 2-2 tie with W Connection in the final match of round two at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. The result means that the “Lawmen” remain unbeaten, just two games into the 2017/17 Pro League season …
Read More »Barataria bacchanal: Red cards, penalties and woman ref take spotlight in Pro League doubleheader
Five goals, three red cards, two penalties and one refereeing kerfuffle. Pro League spectators at the Barataria Recreation Ground on Sunday evening could not describe their outing as dull, although the uneven surface remains the worst in the local top flight competition and certainly inhibits a slick passing game. At …
Read More »NSL: Belgrave resurrects Army’s title hopes with late winner; FC Santa Rosa march on
Defence Force was once again indebted to veteran Josimar Belgrave as he stole the show late on with a double in the closing three minutes of the game as the “Teteron Boys” overcame Marabella Crisis Centre 2-1 in National Super League action on Sunday 9 October. The result ensured that …
Read More »Saints halt Naps’ title charge: Spicer neutralises Lee item, as Shiva Boys benefit
St Mary’s College continued their mid-season renaissance yesterday as they put a notable dent in the title defence of reigning SSFL Premier Division champions, Naparima College, after a 1-1 draw in an entertaining contest at Serpentine Road. Naparima sharp shooter Isaiah Lee plundered his ninth goal from as many matches. …
Read More »Mitchell double takes Central past Sando; Scottie scores as Stars down Civic
New Central FC captain Darren “Chucky” Mitchell made it three goals from two matches yesterday, as the “Couva Sharks” built on their winning start to the truncated 2016/17 Pro League season with a 2-1 win over Club Sando at the Mahaica Oval in Point Fortin. Sando struck first as left …
Read More »Zion breathes life into East Mucurapo; more SSFL misery for sullen St Benedict’s
East Mucurapo took a massive stride towards SSFL Premier Division safety yesterday with a last gasp winner versus fellow relegation candidates St Benedict’s College to snatch a 2-1 win at Mucurapo Road. The result saw East Mucurapo hurdle Trinity College (Moka) to 12th place in the 15-team standings with the …
Read More »Mr Magic: San Juan North striker Renaldo Boyce shares his vision
San Juan North Secondary striker Renaldo Boyce tells Wired868 about his magic touch, European football dreams and present schoolboy aspirations. More from Wired868 1975 CWC: When WI ruled the world! Lloyd’s flourish creates history (Part 51.) Lloyd’s crowning glory. West Indies cricket has enjoyed many moments of celebration, but few …
Read More »Paul bags last minute Central winner against Connection; Police FC spank Ma Pau Stars
Two-time defending Pro League champions Central FC got their truncated 2016/17 league campaign off to the perfect start last night with a 2-1 victory over bitter Couva rivals DIRECTV W Connection at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. The “Couva Sharks”, who are also the current Caribbean Club …
Read More »St Ann’s ‘Streete fighters’ stun Defence Force; Rangers make winning Pro League start
“Keep seeing the picture. Keep seeing yourself getting the three points in the first game. Don’t study the rest of games…” Returning St Ann’s Rangers head coach Anthony Streete, who swapped places with current Club Sando coach Angus Eve during the off-season, painted a mental picture for his new charges before …
Read More »Santa Rosa school Petrotrin to maintain four-point Premiership lead, Siparia give Bethel hell
Sports and Games FC Santa Rosa maintained their four point lead atop the National Super League (NSL) Premiership Division with a punishing 5-1 victory over fourth place Petrotrin Palo Seco at the Marvin Lee Stadium yesterday evening. The “Big Cannons” of Santa Rosa finished sixth in the Premiership Division last …
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