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Glen grabs hattrick against T&TEC; Army edges W Connection
« on: February 15, 2013, 11:11:45 PM »
Defence Force edges Connection; Glen tricks T&TEC
BY Lasana Liburd (Wired868)


Another weekend, another win for the Defence Force.

It was a close shave but, at the final whistle, Defence Force was celebrating again as the army/coast guard combination edged defending champions, DIRECTV W Connection, 2-1 last night at the Marvin Lee Stadium in Macoya.

It was the tenth successive unbeaten outing for coach Ross Russell’s men and nine of those results were victories. The level of consistency and the unconquerable spirit within this Defence Force squad has been remarkable for much of its League campaign.

There was no master class last night from the men in yellow shirts, though. In fact, Defence Force was there for the taking.

But, at the crucial moments, Connection lacked the nerve and ruthless instinct to finish off a sluggish opponent.

It was Connection’s second defeat from its last three league fixtures and saw the reigning champion slip to fourth place behind North East Stars, who defeated T&TEC FC 3-1 at the same venue earlier yesterday evening.

World Cup 2006 striker Cornell Glen scored a classy first half hattrick to wrap up a straightforward triumph for the Sangre Grande-based club who announced earlier that star defender Seon Power has signed a one-year deal with Thailand Premier League cub, Chainat FC.

The T&TEC defence simply had no answer to Glen who opened the scoring in the third minute with a clipped close ranged finish after finding space in the opposing penalty area to run on to a clever Kerry Baptiste pass. He doubled the Stars’ advantage in the 28th minute with an effort that deflected off opposing defender and T&TEC trainer Adarryl John.

Garcia, a promising teenaged midfielder, pulled a goal back, three minutes later, with a thumping free kick that surprised Stars custodian Cleon John and smashed off the underside of the bar before bouncing over the goalline. It was the second goal from as many games for the Shiva Boys student.

But Glen bettered the young man’s strike with an exquisite lofted finish, four minutes before the interval, that comprehensively beat T&TEC goalkeeper Darryl Francis and nestled into the top right corner.

Glen is understood to have been close to an international recall for the recent friendly against Peru but might have been omitted to facilitate Stoke City striker Kenwyne Jones.

Trinidad and Tobago’s joint national head coach Jamaal Shabazz was in attendance yesterday and the talented striker may not have to wait much longer for his chance as the “Soca Warriors” continue their search for a dependable “number nine.”

W Connection could surely do with Glen’s talents as well.

The “Savonetta Boys” have scored 21 goals from 12 Pro League matches with 12 goals conceded, which might not appear too shabby at first glance. But take away their two outings against table proppers, T&TEC, and a different picture emerges.

Connection has scored 11 goals and conceded just as many from 10 games played this season, excluding a 10-1 aggregate league triumph against T&TEC over two matches.

And the absence of a cutting edge upfront again haunted the defending champions last night.

Connection made a storming start to the game and should have gone ahead in the 18th minute when Joevin Jones collected with time and space in the opposing penalty box but outfoxed himself with a tame chip straight into the gloves of Army custodian Kevin Graham.

It proved a costly miss as Defence Force responded to race two goals clear with strikes from Kevon Carter and Devorn Jorsling in the 40th and 43rd minutes respectively.

Nothing if not patient, Russell’s troops bided their time and struck when Connection lost its rhythm in the closing stages of the first half.

The first goal was a beautiful team effort with an exchange at speed between Curtis Gonzales, Jorsling and Josimar Belgrave that ended with Carter tapping home a raking right side Jerwyn Balthazar cross from close range.

The second was an individual gem from a set piece as Connection’s Colombian custodian Alejandro Figueroa stood in the centre of the goal but still could not reach a Jorsling free kick that went over the wall but curled away from his opponent’s despairing dive.

Connection boss Stuart Charles-Fevrier responded quickly by introducing Clyde Leon and Neil Benjamin for Silvio Spann and Andrei Pacheco at the halftime interval. And the Couva-based squad did claw its way back into contention as Jones contorted his body to volley home a left side Stefano Rijssell cross.

But Connection could not turn possession into good scoring opportunities and Defence Force comfortably dealt with the long ranged efforts that came their way. Until, that is, the fourth and final minute of stoppage time.

Central defender Daneil Cyrus was operating as an auxiliary striker by then and he peeled off his marker and into the opposing area. Faced with a tight angle, he sent a pinpoint cross towards the last post.

Hashim Arcia attacked the ball but, from two yards, somehow managed to skew his effort wide at the near post.

Referee Neal Brizan blew his whistle immediately after Arcia’s miss and the 24-year-old attacker remained with his head buried in the turf. Jones, Kurt Frederick, Cyrus and assistant coaches Earl Jean eventually coaxed the young man back to his feet and his tears flowed freely as he headed gingerly towards the dressing room to face his teammates.

Almost certainly, Connection’s chances of retaining its league crown evaporated in that sorrowful moment.

And, defiant and unbowed, Defence Force marches on.

(Teams)

W Connection(4-2-1-3): 21.Alejandro Figueroa; 3.Akeem Benjamin, 4.Daneil Cyrus, 5.Elijah Joseph (captain), 32.Kurt Frederick, 12.Gerrard Williams, 36.Joevin Jones, 20.Silvio Spann (8.Clyde Leon 46), 17.Andrei Pacheco (65.Neil Benjamin 46), 14.Hashim Arcia, 26.Stefano Rijssel (30.Aaquil Campbell 85).

Unused substitutes: 22.Aquelius Sylvester, 6.Kemuel Rivers, 19.Joel Russell, 25.Christian Viveros.

Coach: Stuart Charles-Fevrier.

Defence Force (4-2-3-1): 1.Kevin Graham; 14.Cory Rivers (captain) (9.Richard Roy 74), 5.Devin Jordan, 20.Rodell Elcock, 8.Curtis Gonzales; 3.Keston Williams, 15.Jerwyn Balthazar (21.Aklie Edwards 67); 29.Jemel Sebro, 12.Josimar Belgrave, 11.Kevon Carter (17.Ross Russell Jr 54); 10.Devorn Jorsling (vice captain).

Unused substitutes: 25.Sheldon Clarke, 2.Glynn Franklyn, 18.Sean Narcis, 24.Jahvon Neptune.

Coach: Ross Russell.

Referee: Neal Brizan.

« Last Edit: February 18, 2013, 10:40:45 AM by Flex »

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Re: Glen grabs hattrick against T&TEC; Army edges W Connection
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2013, 07:15:40 AM »
W Connection is a HUGH disappointment this season.

Stuart Charles have been there to long and should be doing better and must take some blame for this decline.

W Connection is a fairly rich club by T&T standards and they have a good sponsor and must make good use of this.

All they do is sell of their best players looking for a quick buck, that's find, but there is a price to pay.

I have to adpot a new team, maybe I will focus my attention on Central FC since they sign Fenwick I will support them now.

W Connection has lost my support.


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Re: Glen grabs hattrick against T&TEC; Army edges W Connection
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2013, 03:18:32 PM »
W Connection is a HUGH disappointment this season.

Stuart Charles have been there to long and should be doing better and must take some blame for this decline.

W Connection is a fairly rich club by T&T standards and they have a good sponsor and must make good use of this.

All they do is sell of their best players looking for a quick buck, that's find, but there is a price to pay.

I have to adpot a new team, maybe I will focus my attention on Central FC since they sign Fenwick I will support them now.

W Connection has lost my support.



Then you are not really a supporter. The reality of football is that teams have up and down seasons, you see Real fans going over to Barca because they 16 points off the lead. WConnection will get it right again and someone else will slip.
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Re: Glen grabs hattrick against T&TEC; Army edges W Connection
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2013, 01:41:13 PM »

W Connection will have to keep selling their best players once supporters don't show up at the gates to help them. Nobody keeps pumping money into a car that will not run. Running football takes money and footballers at the top level in most countries these days don't work for free. Beside W Connection have a very young team this year and are not playing too badly. I was there.

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Re: Glen grabs hattrick against T&TEC; Army edges W Connection
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Re: Glen grabs hattrick against T&TEC; Army edges W Connection
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2013, 07:57:57 PM »
Congrats to Glen...he would have to score 4 hattricks before I reconsider him on my National team..fitness boi ..a real problem with some ah dese pros..

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Re: Glen grabs hattrick against T&TEC; Army edges W Connection
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2013, 10:33:03 AM »
Coache... Glen is very fit at the moment... That is furthest from the reason why he is not on the national team...  Remove Shabazz and you might see him back in the line up

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Re: Glen grabs hattrick against T&TEC; Army edges W Connection
« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2013, 06:28:16 AM »
King, guys, then Stuart Charles should not complain then. Stuart Charles run out of ideas and DJ Williams is obligated to keep him because he married into the family? whats the deal, this guy he is another  Gerard Houllier or Rafael Benitez to Liverpool.

They selling all their players and then complaining. Besdies, Shahdon Winchester is bearly a lost. He is weak.

Do you here Caledonia complaining and they lost a good few players as well.

http://www.socawarriors.net/league/league-news/tt-pro-league/12220-caledonia-connection-seeking-redemption.html

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Re: Glen grabs hattrick against T&TEC; Army edges W Connection
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2013, 11:49:45 AM »
Where did I say Stuart Charles Fevrier is married to a Lucian ?

I said maybe DJ Williams is obligated to keep him because he married into the family? with a question mark, just trying to be scarstic about Williams married to Charles family ??

Is Stuart Charles your daddy ?

So what is the big deal if he doing bad and getting some stick. No one will remember how good they play, results matters, W Connection is not Arsenal.


 

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