Defending champions, Central FC, and Defence Force both advanced to the First Citizens Cup quarterfinal round yesterday after triumphs over North East Stars and San Juan Jabloteh respectively at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. And, judging from the quality of the goals yesterday, there will be more than …
Read More »This week in football: Wired868’s calendar of events for Sep 28-Oct 4
The following are this week’s fixtures for the various Trinidad and Tobago football competitions covered by Wired868: Tuesday October 29 (CNG NSL Championship Division) UTT v Edinburgh 500 FC, 6 pm, UTT, O’Meara, Arima; QPCC v Petit Valley United, 6 pm, Queen’s Park Oval; Barrackpore Utd v X/Foods Chaguanas FC, …
Read More »Caledonia’s old boys return to haunt club in Jabloteh triumph
Morvant/Caledonia United, the rebranded version of the longstanding Caledonia AIA football club, started its new era at the receiving end of a history lesson yesterday, as the “Eastern Stallions” lost their opening Pro League match 2-1 to San Juan Jabloteh at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. There …
Read More »De Silva delight for Central; Sharks cruise past Point Fortin
Central FC midfielder Sean De Silva notched an opening day double at Mahaica Oval yesterday as the defending Pro League champion club got its 2015/16 season off to a flawless start with a 3-0 win over Point Fortin Civic. “I think coming off the CONCACAF performance this was a little …
Read More »NSL: La Horquetta survives Police FC shoot-out in Dibe
Seven goals, a mini-brawl, two red cards and a debatable late penalty kick. It was all happening at the Dibe Recreation Ground in Long Circular this evening. When the dust settled, NLCB La Horquetta SA was the happier of the two teams after holding on for an exciting 4-3 win …
Read More »Central savours alternate Galaxy outing; fans flock to Champions League affair
Central FC enjoyed a post-World Cup 2006 record attendance for a Pro League club last night as the “Couva Sharks” completed their maiden CONCACAF Champions League adventure with a 1-1 draw against United States MLS team, LA Galaxy, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. There were easily …
Read More »Santos edges Connection; Pro League outfit misses out on Mexican scalp
“Before, when we were playing against a Mexican team, we were happy to lose 1-0,” said DIRECTV W Connection coach Stuart Charles-Fevrier. “Now, we are very angry…” Connection bowed out of the CONCACAF Champions League competition last night. Beaten but not disgraced after a 1-0 defeat to former Mexico champions, …
Read More »This week in football: Wired868’s calendar of events for Sep 21-27
The following are this week’s fixtures for the various Trinidad and Tobago football competitions covered by Wired868: Tuesday September 22 (CONCACAF Champions League) DIRECTV W Connection v Santos Laguna, 8 pm, Hasely Crawford Stadium; (CNG National Super League Championship) Saddle Hill Hotspur v Barrackpore Utd, 4.15 pm, Hasely Crawford Stadium …
Read More »Sharks tale: Bankers Insurance CEO restores Sancho and Harrison to Central posts
Central FC is set for familiar new owners after Bankers Insurance CEO Vance Gabriel introduced himself to the “Couva Sharks” as their new boss on Saturday morning at the Kampo Vibes Restaurant on Ramsaran Street, Chaguanas. And, at Gabriel’s side, were the controversial duo of former Central chairman Brent Sancho …
Read More »Last gasp Dass leaves CIC breathless; Naps win again to stay perfect
“The result is a cruel one for the boys and the team,” said St Mary’s College coach Ryan Shim yesterday afternoon. “But I think at the end of the day we did not do enough to win and Naparima did.” The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division is in …
Read More »Jan-Michael stars as Central FC edges Comunicaciones in Champions League
Central FC found a silver lining amidst the dark clouds yesterday as the “Couva Sharks” tasted their first success at CONCACAF Champions League level with a 1-0 win over Guatemalan outfit, Comunicaciones, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. For the first 45 minutes, Central looked in danger …
Read More »Connection stuns Saprissa to shake up Champions League group
Former Trinidad and Tobago National Under-23 Team captain Alvin Jones cracked home a brilliant free kick last night as Pro League outfit, DIRECTV W Connection, stunned Costa Rican club, Deportivo Saprissa, 2-1 in a memorable CONCACAF Champions League affair at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. It was …
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