Preview of Round 14
With Joel Villafana, 21st July 2006
The battle for top spot remains a heated contest. This weekend the two leaders meet at the Larry Gomes Stadium in the feature match of a double header as the race for the 2006 T&T Pro League intensifies.
New leaders North East Stars will meet 2nd placed Jabloteh in a keen battle, as just one point separates the two teams at the top of the table.
The ‘Boys from Grande’ will love to stay top and avoiding defeat will ensure their premier status. The Miguel Hackett coached outfit is on a three game winning streak—with consecutive victories over Defence Force, Caledonia AIA and Starworld Strikers.
Their rivals on Saturday night, the Courts Pro Bowl Champions San Juan Jabloteh have also enjoyed a good run in recent times—despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Defence Force in their last game, the ‘San Juan Kings’ have won their last five games since winning the Pro Bowl.
The ‘Stars’ however, will not be intimidated by the ‘big gun’ status of the San Juan based team—as they edged Jabloteh 1-0 earlier in the season when the teams met at the Sangre Grande Recreation Ground.
So it’s a lot at stake when the lights are turned on at the Larry Gomes Stadium.
In the first game of the evening Superstar Rangers will take on Neal and Massy Caledonia AIA Fire in a mid-table clash.
While there will be another interesting double-header at the Ato Boldon Stadium. At 5 p.m. Starworld Strikers tackle the winless Tobago United—and then at 7 p.m. the defending champions Vibe CT 105 W Connection will clash with B Mobile Joe Public.
The ‘Eastern Lions’ are 3rd on the table on 27 points, and Connection are burning up their heels in 4th place on 26 points.
Connection will have a bit of revenge on their minds, as Mike Mc Commie’s men came away 1-0 winners when the two teams clashed at the Center of Excellence.
One other match on schedule—down at the Palo Seco Recreation Ground — United Petrotrin hosts Defence Force
Round 14…..Saturday 22nd July,2006
Superstar Rangers vs Caledonia AIA Fire—Larry Gomes Stadium—5 p.m.
Jabloteh vs North East Stars—Larry Gomes Stadium—7 p.m.
Tobago United vs Starworld Strikers—Ato Boldon Stadium—5 p.m.
W Connection vs Joe Public—Ato Boldon Stadium—7 p.m.
United Petrotrin vs Defence Force—Palo Seco Recreation Ground—6 p.m.
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