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The final round of Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying games have begun and it’s obvious that our start has been poor. But the question is: Why? There is a very simple answer. These teams in the Hex are better than us technically and we haven’t been tactically astute enough to …

Defending champions, Naparima College were squeezed out on penalties by arch-rivals Presentation College San Fernando at Mahaica Oval. The Lions of Presentation College, who finished one spot above Naparima in the SSFL League, claimed the scalp of their southern neighbours courtesy of kicks from the penalty mark after the score remained goalless …

Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Stephen Hart slated his players’ effort in San Pedro Sula last night, after the Soca Warriors slumped to a 3-1 loss to Honduras in 2018 World Cup qualifying action at the Estadio Olimpico. The Warriors have lost their two opening games of the …

The final scoreline in San Pedro Sula tonight—which read “Honduras 3, Trinidad and Tobago 1”—was barely half the story, as the Soca Warriors succumbed to their second successive defeat of the CONCACAF Hex. Trinidad and Tobago finished the match with 10 players as midfielder Khaleem Hyland limped off the field …

Wired868 editor-in-chief and CEO Lasana Liburd is a conman and, if he’s not careful, he may end up in jail. Or, if Dame Fortune smiles on him, in the UNC. I say that because I have been reading the stories that appear here about the Secondary Schools’ Football League (SSFL). …

Point Fortin Civic conceded 23 goals in six Pro League outings this season. So no bonus points for guessing what their biggest problem might be. Yesterday was another one of those days when pulling on gloves must have felt like a masochistic act for Civic custodian Miles Goodman. Police FC …

Coach Stephen Hart’s nationality was, curiously, listed as Canadian on the team sheets for Trinidad and Tobago’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica last Friday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. Hart has lived in Canada for the past three decades, after he left Trinidad as …

In his hands rest the fate of his Point Fortin Civic Team for the 2016/17 Pro League season. Miles “Puk” Goodman is one of Trinidad and Tobago’s more promising upcoming goalkeepers. A tireless worker, Goodman’s determination and commitment drives him to do his best while his voice can be heard echoing instructions to …

The Sports and Games “Big Cannons” FC Santa Rosa managed to hold on to their three point lead atop the 2016/2017 National Super League (NSL) Premiership Division standings after battling to a 2-2 draw with second-place Defence Force in Chaguaramas yesterday. Yesterday’s showdown was touted as a “real heavyweight matchup” …

Defending Pro League champions, Central FC, will not challenge for the First Citizens Cup after they were eliminated on kicks from the penalty mark by Morvant Caledonia United this afternoon at the Morvant Recreation Ground. Both teams were goalless after 90 minutes of regulation time and, from the spot, the …

Veteran Pro League marksman Devorn Jorsling scored all four goals for the Defence Force today, as the Army/Coast Guard combination shot down St Ann’s Rangers 4-2 in the First Citizens Cup quarterfinal round at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Jorsling’s beaver-trick ensures that Defence Force stay in the hunt …

Costa Rica didn’t do anything spectacular against Trinidad and Tobago but they were very patient. Costa Rica played close to a walking pace in the first half, and defended with five players at the back. They were playing dead to catch corbeau alive. Trinidad and Tobago did a relatively decent …