Defence Force FC clinched their first CNG National Super League title yesterday, as they pummelled cellar-placed Stokely Vale FC 8-2 in an enthralling clash at the Marvin Lee Stadium in Macoya. The result meant that the Army/Coast Guard combination finished one point ahead of defending champions, Guaya United, who defeated …
Read More »Call of duty: One on one with Defence Force captain Christopher Durity
“Captain” Christopher Durity is on a mission to take the CNG National Super League trophy safely back to the Defence Force headquarters. Motivated by duty for his team and family, his passion and love for the game show every time he is on the pitch. Durity, a former Trinidad and Tobago National …
Read More »Fry them, skipper! One on One with Guaya United star Ryan Stewart
Inspired by our very own “Little Magician”, Russell Latapy, Guaya United captain and playmaker Ryan “Fry” Stewart has broken barriers to arouse the passion of the next generation of players from his native Mayaro. A three-time NAIA All-American at Lindsey Wilson College and a professional player with Indiana Invaders and Cleveland City …
Read More »Teejay tricks La Horquetta; Hislop-led Bethel stay alive in Premiership
Teenager Teejay Cadiz gave Bethel United a fighting chance to avoid relegation yesterday evening, as the 18 year old winger scored a hattrick in a 3-3 draw with La Horquetta Sporting Academy at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar. Thrice, La Horquetta led their visitors but could not shake them off …
Read More »Durity and Belgrave double up as Army move within one win of glory
Defence Force FC are now one win away from lifting the CNG National Super League (NSL) Premiership Division title after defeating WASA FC by a 4-2 margin yesterday in a thrilling encounter at WASA’s St Joseph compound. The Super League’s Army/Coast Guard combination sits atop the Premiership standings with 63 points …
Read More »NSL: Guaya retain fighting chance of title defence after derby win in Matura
“A win in Matura is a big, big, big win for us because we have a personal (rivalry) since in the ECFU (Eastern Counties Football Union) days,” said Guaya United captain Ryan “Fry” Stewart, after the final whistle on Sunday. “Back then, it was either Guaya or Matura (to advance) …
Read More »Club Sando Moruga turn back Santa Rosa; Look Loy berates local refereeing
Club Sando Moruga handed FC Santa Rosa a 2-nil defeat at the Marvin Lee Stadium in Macoya yesterday to deprive the Keith Look Loy-coached team of a precious fourth place finish in the CNG NSL Premiership. The Premiership division’s fourth placed team will receive a cash reward of $80,000 while …
Read More »NSL: “Lucky” WASA scrape past La Horquetta; Army go four points clear
“The Lord has smiled on us today because if(La Horquetta) were a bit more clinical we would have been about 4-1 down,” WASA FC coach Shurland David told Wired868. “We were very, very lucky.” WASA FC managed to hang on to 1-0 lead by the final whistle in yesterday’s CNG …
Read More »‘Bulbie’ lights up Matura; hosts stretch unbeaten run against Petrotrin Palo Seco
“Keep going fellahs!” Matura ReUnited coach Devon Bobb shouted yesterday evening, as his players tried to find a way past a resolute Petrotrin Palo Seco backline. “It will come!” Matura residents have every right to feel cocky about their football team these days, as ReUnited stretched their unbeaten run to …
Read More »Maracas hit 10-man Stokely Vale for six; Tobagonians suffer meltdown
Real Maracas gave themselves an emotional lift in their bid to avoid relegation yesterday evening, as they started 2016 with an emphatic 6-1 win over Stokely Vale FC in a clash between the CNG National Super League (NSL) Premiership Division’s two bottom clubs. But, in more ways than one, this …
Read More »The Force Awakens: Defence Force gun down Guaya in thrilling NSL affair
Who says the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force know nothing about warfare? Yesterday afternoon in Guayaguayare, the Army/Coast Guard combination successfully navigated their way past a hostile crowd and a home team that refused to recognise their authority. Or, to put it another way, Defence Force edged Guaya United 3-2 …
Read More »This week in football: Wired868’s calendar of events for January 5-10
The following are this week’s fixtures for the various Trinidad and Tobago football competitions covered by Wired868: Tuesday January 5 (TT Pro League) Club Sando v Morvant Caledonia United, 6 pm, Ato Boldon Stadium; Thursday January 7 (CNG National Super League Premiership) Siparia Spurs v La Horquetta SA, 4 pm, …
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