2014/15 T&T Pro League Fixtures Thread.

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SEPTEMBER

Digicel Charity Goal Shield

20:09:14, W Connection FC 1 (Hashim Arcia 39) v Central FC 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

Pro League Continues

26:09:14, 6:00pm, St. Ann’s Rangers 0 v Central FC 7 (Dwight Quintero 17, Marvin Oliver 24, 35, Jason Marcano 30, Nathaniel Garcia 69, Sean De Silva 73, Kaydion Gabriel 81), Marvin Lee Stadium

26:09:14, 8:00pm, Police FC 0 v San Juan Jabloteh 0, Marvin Lee Stadium

27:09:14, 3:30pm, Point Fortin Civic 1 (Akeem Redhead 48) v Caledonia AIA 2 (Purnell Schultz 50, Keyon Edwards 58), Mahaica Oval

27:09:14, 3:30pm, North East Stars 0 v Defence Force 1 (Richard Roy 91-Pen), Larry Gomes Stadium

OCTOBER

03:10:14, 6:00pm, San Juan Jabloteh 1 (Kerry Baptiste 44) v St. Ann’s Rangers 0, Marvin Lee Stadium

03:10:14, 8:00pm, Defence Force 4 (Devorn Jorsling 4, 53, 60, Josimar Belgrave 84) v Police FC 2 (Kenaz Williams 82, Jameel Perry 86), Marvin Lee Stadium

04:10:14, 3:00pm, Central FC v W Connection, Gilbert Park - Postponed

04:10:14, 3:00pm, Point Fortin Civic 1 (Weslie John 31) v North East Stars 3 (Jayson Joseph 41, Kennedy Hinkson 45, 89), Mahaica Oval

First Citizen Cup Qualifier

07:10:14, 6:00pm, Defence Force 1 (Richard Roy 88) v San Juan Jabloteh 1 (Andell Noray 75), Marvin Lee Stadium
After Penalties: Defence Force 2 (Ross Russell Jr., Curtis Gonzales) v San Juan Jabloteh 3 (Dillon Kirton, Andell Noray, Adrian Reid)

First Citizen Cup Quarter-Finals

17:10:14, 6:00pm, W Connection 0 v San Juan Jabloteh 2 (Newtown Sterling 14, Adrian Reid 35-Pen), Ato Boldon Stadium

17:10:14, 8:00pm, Central FC 1 (Ataullah Guerra 42) v Point Fortin Civic 1 (Andre Toussaint 2), Ato Boldon Stadium
After Penalties: Central FC 3 (Ataullah Guerra, Akeem Benjamin, Marvin Oliver) v Point Fortin Civic 2 (Marcus Joseph, Andre Ettienne)

18:10:14, 5:00pm, Police FC 2 (Todd Ryan 3-Pen), Elijah Belgrave 92) v St Ann’s Rangers 1 (Kennedy Isles 81), Marvin Lee Stadium

18:10:14, 7:00pm, Caledonia AIA 1 (Pernell Schultz 44) v North East Stars 1 (Tyrone Charles 24), Marvin Lee Stadium
After Penalties: Caledonia AIA 1 (Pernell Schultz) v North East Stars 4 (Keron Cummings, Tyrone Charles, Aquil Selby, Kennedy Hinkson)

Pro League Continues

21:10:14, 6:00pm, W Connection 0 v North East Stars 1 (Tyrone Charles 37), Ato Boldon Stadium

21:10:14, 8:00pm, Central FC 3 (Sean De Silva 16, Dwight Quintero 69, Jason Marcano 90) v Caledonia AIA 1 (Pierre Hitner 58), Ato Boldon Stadium

21:10:14, 6:00pm, San Juan Jabloteh 2 (Andell Noray 23, Newton Sterling 75) v Point Fortin Civic 2 (Andre Toussaint 48, Marcus Joseph 72), Marvin Lee Stadium

21:10:14, 8:00pm, St. Ann’s Rangers 2 (Kennedy Isles 69, Shabaka Mahluli 84) v Police FC 3 (Noel Williams 50, 79, Marcus Chandool 58), Marvin Lee Stadium

First Citizen Cup Semi-Finals

24:10:14, 6:00pm, Central FC 0 v Police FC 0, Ato Boldon Stadium
After Penalties: Central FC 3 (Ataullah Guerra, Jean-Luc Rochford, Akeem Benjamin) v Police FC 1 (Noel Williams)

24:10:14, 8:00pm, North East Stars 0 v San Juan Jabloteh 0, Ato Boldon Stadium
After Penalties: North East Stars 4 (Keron Cummings, Tyrone Charles, Aquil Selby, Kion Joseph) v San Juan Jabloteh 3 (Adrian Reid, Kerry Baptiste, Newton Sterling)

Pro League Continues

28:10:14, 7:00pm, Central FC 1 (Ataullah Guerra 85-Pen) v W Connection 1 (Kurt Frederick 40), Ato Boldon Stadium

First Citizen Cup Finals

31:10:14, 8:15pm, Central FC 1 (Leston Paul 65) v North East Stars 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

NOVEMBER

Pro League Continues

04:11:14, 6:00pm, W Connection 4 (Kurt Frederick 35, Akeem Garcia 40, Jerrel Britto 73, Neil Benjamin Jr. 75) v St. Ann’s Rangers 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

04:11:14, 6:00pm, Defence Force 1 (Jemel Sebro 6) v Caledonia AIA 3 (Purnell Shultz 9, 52, 56), Marvin Lee Stadium

04:11:14, 8:00pm, San Juan Jabloteh 1 (Johann Peltier 87) v North East Stars 0, Marvin Lee Stadium

09:11:14, 3:30pm, Central FC 2 (Marvin Oliver 51, 83) v Police FC 3 (Hector Sam 20, Kaaron Foster 45, Elijah Belgrave 90), Gilbert Park

Toyota Classic Competition Preliminary Round

21:11:14, 6:00pm, Central FC v La Horquetta SA, Ato Boldon Stadium - Postponed to Nov 28

21:11:14, 8:00pm, Club Sando v North East Stars, Ato Boldon Stadium - Postponed to Nov 28

22:11:14, 6:00pm, San Juan Jabloteh 4 (Simon Nedd 17 Own-Goal, Troy Moses 31, 40) v 1976 Phoenix FC 0, Marvin Lee Stadium

22:11:14, 8:00pm, Petrotrin Palo Seco 0 v Defence Force (Pro) 6 (Devorn Jorsling 30, 46, 69, Kerry Joseph 53, Jemel Sebro 77, Darryl Trim 81), Marvin Lee Stadium

22:11:14, 6:00pm, Caledonia AIA 3 (Nathan Lewis 32, Pernell Schultz 76, Kyle Adams 82) v Defence Force (Super League) 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

22:11:14, 8:00pm, WASA FC 1 (Gary Glasgow 49) v W Connection 1 (Alvin Jones 7), Ato Boldon Stadium
After Penalties: WASA 4 (Gary Glasgow, Dorean Daniel, Ethan Robinson, Stern John) v W Connection 3 (Alvin Jones, Mekeil Williams, Gerard Williams)

23:11:14, 3:00pm, St. Ann's Rangers 0 v Point Fortin Civic 3 (Marcus Joseph 37, Andre Toussaint 58, Andrei Pacheco 62), Mahaica Oval

23:11:14, 4:00pm, Police FC 2 (Elijah Belgrave 30, Jibri McDavid 68) v Guaya United 1 (Beville Joseph 11), St. James Barracks

Pro League Continues

25:11:14, 6:00pm, W Connection 3 (Jerrel Britto 50, Alvin Jones 65-Pen, Neil Benjamin Jr. 94) v Point Fortin Civic 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

25:11:14, 8:00pm, Central FC 2 (Marvin Oliver 33, Miguel Romeo 94) v Defence Force 1 (Jerwyn Balthazar 26), Ato Boldon Stadium

25:11:14, 6:00pm, St. Ann’s Rangers 1 (Kadeem Corbin 86) v Caledonia AIA 1 (Densill Theobald 70), Marvin Lee Stadium

25:11:14, 8:00pm, Police FC 0 v North East Stars 0, Marvin Lee Stadium

Toyota Classic Competition Preliminary Round (Reschedule Matches)

28:11:14, 6:00pm, Central FC 3 (Keion Goodridge 19, Ataullah Guerra 76, 84) v La Horquetta SA 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

28:11:14, 8:00pm, Club Sando 1 (Jack Weedon 87) v North East Stars 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

Toyota Classic Competition Quarter-Final

29:11:14, 3:00pm, Caledonia AIA 1 (Purnell Schultz 38) v WASA FC 2 (Mario Kissoon 45, Ethan Robinson 63), Larry Gomes Stadium

29:11:14, 3:00pm, Police FC 1 (Christon Thomas 10) v Defence Force 1 (Richard Roy 72), Manny Ramjohn Stadium
After Penalties: Police FC 4 (Todd Ryan, Clevon Mc Fee, Christon Thomas, Hector Sam) v Defence Force 3 (Devorn Jorsling, Richard Roy, Dave Long)

DECEMBER

Toyota Classic Competition Quarter-Final Continues

01:12:14, 6:00pm, Central FC 0 v Point Fortin Civic 0, Ato Boldon Stadium
After Penalties: Central FC 2 (Jason Marcano, Qian Grosvenor) v Point Fortin Civic 4 (Andre Ettienne, Andrei Pacheco, Kevon Rouse, Steven Joseph)

01:12:14, 8:00pm, San Juan Jabloteh 1 (Adrian Reid 41-Pen) vs Club Sando 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

Toyota Classic Competition Semi-Final

05:12:14, 5:00pm, Police FC 2 (Christon Thomas 64, Hector Sam 92) v San Juan Jabloteh 2  (Kerry Baptiste 69, Garth Thomas 71), Ato Boldon Stadium
After Penalties: Police FC 3 v San Juan Jabloteh 4

05:12:14, 7:00pm, WASA FC 0 v Point Fortin Civic 4 (Jamille Boastwain 10, 54, 90, Garyl Doldron 69), Ato Boldon Stadium

Pro League Continues

09:12:14, 6:00pm, San Juan Jabloteh 0 v Central FC 4 (Qian Grosvenor 20, 47, Sean De Silva 24, 30), Hasely Crawford Stadium

09:12:14, 8:00pm, Defence Force 1 (Glynn Franklyn 34) v W Connection 2 (Alvin Jones 30, Jerrel Britto 52), Hasely Crawford Stadium

09:12:14, 6:00pm, St. Ann’s Rangers 1 (Jared Bennett 69) v Point Fortin Civic 4 (Jamille Boatswain 22, 30, Andre Alexis 23, Andre Ettienne 63), Ato Boldon Stadium

09:12:14, 8:00pm, Caledonia AIA 1 (Nathan Lewis 57) v Police FC 1 (Todd Ryan 72), Ato Boldon Stadium

Toyota Classic Competition Final

12:12:14, 6:00pm, Point Fortin Civic 1 (Andrei Pacheco 70) v San Juan Jabloteh 1 (Andell Noray 3), Ato Boldon Stadium
After Penalties: Point Fortin Civic 2 (Andrei Pacheco, Kevin Rouse) v San Juan Jabloteh 4 (Johan Peltier, Shaquille Bertrand, Kerry Baptiste, Adrian Reid)

Pro League Continues

16:12:14, 6:00pm, Caledonia AIA 4 (Nathan Lewis 20, Kareem Joseph 26, Pernell Shultz 56-Pen, Dario Holmes 56 Own-Goal) v San Juan Jabloteh 1 (Johan Peltier 64), Hasely Crawford Stadium

16:12:14, 8:00pm, Defence Force 1 (Richard Roy 46) v Point Fortin Civic 1 (Glynn Franklyn 81 Own-Goal), Hasely Crawford Stadium

18:12:14, 6:00pm, W Connection 6 (Akeem Garcia 2, Jerrel Britto 27, Neil Benjamin Jr. 32, 54, Hashim Arcia 56, 74) v Police FC 1 (Kerry Frederick 78), Ato Boldon Stadium

18:12:14, 8:00pm, Central FC 1 (Ataullah Guerra 91) v North East Stars 1 (Tyrone Charles 40), Ato Boldon Stadium

JANUARY 2015

10:01:15, 5:00pm, North East Stars 1 (Keron Cummings 7) v St. Ann’s Rangers 0, Marvin Lee Stadium

10:01:15, 7:00pm, Defence Force 2 (Josimar Belgrave 16, Sean Narcis 85) v San Juan Jabloteh 1 (Brent Sam 65), Marvin Lee Stadium

11:01:15, 5:00pm, Central FC 3 (Willis Plaza 47, Ataullah Guerra 86, 91) v Point Fortin Civic 1 (Weslie John 93), Ato Boldon Stadium

11:01:15, 7:00pm, W Connection 3 (Neil Benjamin Jr 28, Shirlo Johnson 38, Hashim Arcia 51) v Caledonia AIA 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

13:01:15, 6:00pm, North East Stars 2 (Keron Cummings 4, Russell Alfred 57) v Caledonia AIA 1 (Kareem Joseph 14-Pen), Marvin Lee Stadium

13:01:15, 8:00pm, San Juan Jabloteh 1 (Garth Thomas 90) v W Connection 1 (Devaugh Elliot 10), Marvin Lee Stadium

13:01:15, 6:00pm, Defence Force 3 (Jerlani Felix 11, Richard Roy 16, Devorn Jorsling 75) v St. Ann’s Rangers 2 (Kennedy Isles 58, Nichollas Dillon 64), Ato Boldon Stadium

13:01:15, 8:00pm, Point Fortin Civic 2 (Marcus Joseph 61, André Toussaint 80) v Police FC 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

16:01:15, 6:00pm, Central FC 4 (Ataullah Guerra 19, 46, Willis Plaza 38, Jason Marcano 53) v St. Ann’s Rangers 1 (Keron Cornwall 77), Ato Boldon Stadium

16:01:15, 8:00pm, Point Fortin Civic 6 (Akeem Redhead 10, Marcus Joseph 33, 39, 77, Shackiel Henry 86, Trayon Bobb 93 Own-Goal) v Caledonia AIA 2 (Trayon Bobb 35, Pernell Shultz 82), Ato Boldon Stadium

17:01:15, 5:00pm, Defence Force 1 (Richard Roy 9) v North East Stars 0, Marvin Lee Stadium

17:01:15, 7:00pm, San Juan Jabloteh 2 (Kerry Baptiste 29, 51) v Police FC 2 (Kerry Frederick 19, Noel Williams 74), Marvin Lee Stadium
 
23:01:15, 6:00pm, North East Stars 1 (Jayson Joseph 48) v Point Fortin Civic 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

23:01:15, 8:00pm, W Connection 0 v Central FC 1 (Willis Plaza 42), Ato Boldon Stadium

25:01:15, 4:00pm, St. Ann’s Rangers 0 v San Juan Jabloteh 5 (Fabian Reid 3, Kerry Baptiste 32, 59, 89, Newton Sterling 41), Ato Boldon Stadium

25:01:15, 6:00pm, Police FC 1 (Noel Williams 79) v Defence Force 1 (Richard Roy 48-Pen), Ato Boldon Stadium

27:01:15, 3:30pm, Point Fortin Civic FC 1 (Andre Toussaint 17) v San Juan Jabloteh 2 (Kerry Baptiste 3, Adrian Reid 83), Mahaica Oval

27:01:15, 4:00pm, Police FC 2 (Todd Ryan 61, 80) v St. Ann’s Rangers 1 (Sedale McLean 29), St. James Barracks

27:01:15, 7:00pm, North East Stars 0 v W Connection 1 (Jerrel Britto 31), Marvin Lee Stadium

28:01:15, 6:00pm, Caledonia AIA 0 v Central FC 1 (Ataullah Guerra 27-Pen), Ato Boldon Stadium

FA Trophy Preliminary Round

28:01:15, 3:30 pm, Siparia Spurs (SL) 2 (Andy London 76, Jesse Edwards 85) v Maple FC (NFA) 2 (Shaquille Hazel 32, Matthew Waldron 36), Fyzabad Recreation Ground
After Penalties: Siparia Spurs 2 v Maple FC 3

28:01:15, 6:30pm, House of Dread (EFA) 1 (Akiel Benjamin 90) v Guaya United (NSL) 3 (Sherlan Campbell 20, Ryan Stewart 26, Jody Allsop 66), Constantine Ground

28:01:15, 6:30pm, QPCC (NFA) 1 (Jerome Charles 58) v Defence Force (PL) 7 (Chad De Freitas 25 Own-Goal, Akeem Roach 63, Richard Roy 68, 72, 84, Josimar Belgrave 80, 87), Dibe Recreation Ground

28:01:15, 7:00pm, Cedar Hill United (SFA) 0 v Defence Force (NSL) 3 (Akiel Morris 10, Aaron Lester 63, Keston Williams 88), Edingburgh 500

28:01:15, 8:00pm, W Connection (PL) 1 (Christian Rodriquez 89) v Real Maracas (NSL) 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

Pro League Continues

30:01:15, 6:00pm, North East Stars 2 (Neveal Hackshaw 11, Keryn Navarro 90) v San Juan Jabloteh 1 (Josiah Trimmingham 66), Ato Boldon Stadium

30:01:15, 8:00pm, Caledonia AIA 1 (Purnell Shultz 51-Pen) v Defence Force 2 (Richard Roy 27, 45), Ato Boldon Stadium

31:01:15, 3:30pm, St. Ann’s Rangers 0 v W Connection 4 (Jomal Williams 65, Akeem Garcia 68, 83, Jerrel Britto 86), Manny Ramjohn Stadium

FEBRUARY

01:02:15, 6:00pm, Police FC 0 v Central FC 5 (Willis Plaza 9, 51, Ataullah Guerra 56, Rundell Winchester 80, Jason Marcano 94), Ato Boldon Stadium

03:02:15, 4:00pm, Point Fortin Civic 2 (Andre Toussaint 2, Jamille Boatswain 74) v W Connection 1 (Jerrel Britto 42), Mahaica Oval

03:02:15, 6:00pm, North East Stars 3 (Keron Cummings 46, Keryn Navarro 76,  Dwane James 86) v Police FC 1 (Todd Ryan 90), Marvin Lee Stadium

03:02:15, 6:00pm, Caledonia AIA 4 (Nathan Lewis 29, Purnell Shultz 34, Domini Garnett 55, Conrad Shultz 84) v St. Ann’s Rangers 1 (Kennedy Isles 19), Ato Boldon Stadium

03:02:15, 8:00pm, Defence Force 1 (Devorn Jorsling 91) v Central FC 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

06:02:15, 4:00pm, Point Fortin Civic 4 (Marcus Joseph 72, Shackiel Henry 75, Jamille Boatswain 83, 91) v St. Ann’s Rangers 1 (Jelani Peters 56), Mahaica Oval

06:02:15, 6:00pm, Police FC 3 (Kareem Freitas 3, Clevon McFee 41, Kenaz Williams 60) v Caledonia AIA 0, Marvin Lee Stadium

06:02:15, 8:00pm, Central FC 2 (Marvin Oliver 13, Marvin Oliver 66-Pen) v San Juan Jabloteh 3 (Fabian Reid 20, Tyrone Charles 59, 81), Marvin Lee Stadium

07:02:15, 4:00pm, W Connection v Defence Force, Manny Ramjohn Stadium - Postponed to Feb 10

10:02:15, 6:00pm, W Connection 2 (Jerrel Britto 64, Hashim Arcia 66) v Defence Force 1 (Devorn Jorsling 84), Ato Boldon Stadium

20:02:15, 4:00pm, Point Fortin Civic 2 (Marcus Joseph 45, Akeem Redhead 58) v Defence Force 1 (Jerwyn Balthazar 9), Mahaica Oval

20:02:15, 6:00pm, Police FC 1 (Kareem Freitas 45) v W Connection 2 (Jerrel Britto 19, Alvin Jones 27), Ato Boldon Stadium

20:02:15, 6:00pm, San Juan Jabloteh 1 (Tyrone Charles 87) v Caledonia AIA 1 (Domini Garnett 59), Marvin Lee Stadium

20:02:15, 8:00pm, North East Stars 0 v Central FC 3 (Jason Marcano 18, Willis Plaza 37, Kaydion Gabriel 39) Marvin Lee Stadium

FA Trophy Round-of-32

22:02:15, 3:00pm, Enterprise Life Sport (CFA) 0 v North East Stars (PL) 2 (Russell Alfred, Keithy Simpson), Enterprise Recreation Ground

22:02:15, 3:30pm, Point Fortin Civic (PL) 0 v Petrotrin Palo Seco (SL) 0, Mahaica Oval
After Penalties: Point Fortin Civic 4 v Petrotrin Palo Seco 3

22:02:15, 3:30pm, WASA FC (SL) 0 v W Connection (PL) 3 (Aikim Andrews 18, Neil Benjamin Jr. 76, Shirvone St. Prix 84), WASA Ground

22:02:15, 3:30pm, Guaya United (SL) 2 v St Ann’s Rangers (PL) 0, Guaya High School Ground

22:02:15, 4:15pm, D’ Lime Bar Goal City (SL) 1 (Azel Taylor 32) v Bethel United (SL) 2 (Vernon Wilson 61, Azimodeen Leith 81), Plymouth Recreation Ground

22:02:15, 4:00pm, Roxborough Lakers (TFA) 1 (Quasi Beckles 91) v Cunupia FC (CFA) 1 (Lester Joseph 79), Cyd Gray Recreation Ground
After Penalties: Roxborough Lakers 5 v Cunupia FC 4

22:02:15, 4:30pm, Biche United (ECFU) 1 (Deron Lewis 54) v San Juan Jabloteh (PL) 4 (Shaquil Bertrand 20, Newton Sterling 31, Brendon Figuera 66, Kendes Garcia 92), Biche Recreation Ground

22:02:15, 4:30pm, Tamana FC (ECFU) v St Francois Nationals (NFA), D’Marie Hill Recreation Ground - Unmarked Field
St Francois Nationals awarded win.

22:02:15, 6:00pm, Maple FC (NFA) 1 (Isaiah Vialva 77) v SKHY FC (EFA) 2 (Shakir Cole 52-Pen, 81), Dibe Recreation Ground

22:02:15, 3:00pm, Stokely Vale (SL) v Penal All Stars (SFA), Plymouth Recreation Ground - Penal no-show
Stokely Vale wins on default

22:02:15, Police FC (PL) 4 (Kenaz Williams 31, 53, Makesi Lewis 44, Shaquille Nesbit 59) v Youth Stars FC (TFA) 0

22:02:15, Central FC (PL) 7 (Ataullah Guerra 21, Jean-Luc Rochford 28, 80, Nathaniel Garcia 30, 46, Brandon Simpson 66, Densil Daniel 90) v Rio Claro United 0

22:02:15, Black Rock FC (TFA) v Moruga FC (SFA) - Moruga no-show
Black Rock FC wins on default

22:02:15, 1st FC Santa Rosa (SL) 2  (Jovan Rochford 40, 60) v Club Sando (SL) 4 (Ryan Fredericks 5, Teba McKnight 50, Kemuel Rivers 84, Akeem Humphrey 90), Marvin Lee Stadium

22:02:15, Caledonia AIA (PL) 2 (Keyon Edwards 27, Mikaeel Gordon 69) v Prison FC (EFA) 0

22:02:15, Defence Force (PL) 2 (Jerwyn Balthazar 29, Jemel Sebro 60) vs Defence Force (SL) 0

Pro League Continues

24:02:15, 4:00pm, Point Fortin Civic 0 v Central FC 1 (Willis Plaza 45), Mahaica Oval

24:02:15, 6:00pm, Caledonia AIA 1 (Kareem Joseph 95) v W Connection 1 (Mekeil Williams 80-Pen), Ato Boldon Stadium

24:02:15, 6:00pm, St. Ann’s Rangers 1 (Devon Modeste 39) v North East Stars 2 (Aquil Selby 19, Kennedy Hinkson 75), Marvin Lee Stadium

24:02:15, 8:00pm, San Juan Jabloteh 2 (Newton Sterling 22, 47) v Defence Force 1 (Devorn Jorsling 84), Marvin Lee Stadium

27:02:15, 6:00pm, Caledonia AIA 1 (Domini Garnett 85) v North East Stars 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

27:02:15, 8:00pm, W Connection 1 (Jerrel Britto 81) v San Juan Jabloteh 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

27:02:15, 6:00pm, St. Ann’s Rangers 0 v Defence Force 7 (Devorn Jorsling 7, 19, 39, Ross Russell Jr. 35, 52, Kellon Serrette 69, Josimar Belgrave 84), Marvin Lee Stadium

27:02:15, 8:00pm, Police FC 1 (Todd Ryan 28-Pen) v Point Fortin Civic 3 (Akeem Redhead 26, Marcus Joseph 72, 85), Marvin Lee Stadium

MARCH

FA Trophy Round of 16

01:03:15, 3:30pm, Black Rock FC 1 (Michael Carrington 90) v Defence Force 17 (Richard Roy 11, 22, 34, 61, 88, Akeem Roach 57, 63, 80, Josimar Belgrave 42, 43, 80, Devorn Jorsling 30, Ross Russell Jr. 37, Kellon Serette 60, Marvin Jones 70, Dexter Pacheco 71, Jelani Felix 86), Black Rock Recreation Ground

01:03:15, 3:30pm, North East Stars 1 (59 Own-Goal) v Caledonia AIA 0, Larry Gomes Stadium

01:03:15, 4:00pm, Club Sando 4 (Ryan Frederick 18, Weslie John 35 Own-Goal, Teba Mc knight 75, Jesse Downing 83) v Point Fortin Civic 4 (Jamille Boatswain 5, Weslie John 24, Marcus Joseph 60, 79), Ato Boldon Stadium
After Penalties: Club Sando 5 v Point Fortin Civic 4

01:03:15, 5:00pm, Bethel United 1 (Vernon Waison 17) v San Juan Jabloteh 1 (Shaquille Bertrand 47), Montgomery
After Penalties: Bethel United 3 v San Juan Jabloteh 5

01:03:15, 6:00pm, Police FC 2 v Guaya United 2, Police Training Ground
After Penalties: Police FC 3 v Guaya United 1

01:03:15, 6:15pm, Central FC 7 (Leston Paul 2, Jean-Luc Rochford 8, 58, 61, Dwight Quintero 49, Michael Yaw Darko 54, Nathaniel Garcia 85) v SKHY FC 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

02:03:15, 6:00pm, Roxborough Lakers 1 (Kern Harris 59) v St. Francois Nationals 1 (Andre Peltier 6), Cyd Gray Recreation Ground
After Penalties: Roxborough Lakers 3 v St. Francois Nationals 5

02:03:15, 6:00pm, Stokely Vale FC 0 vs W Connection 4 (Yefer Steven Lozano 30, Akeem Garcia 60, Aaquil Campbell 76, Stiven Lopez Concha 80), Plymouth Recreation Ground

Pro League Continues

03:03:15, 6:00pm, St. Ann’s Rangers 1 (Kennedy Isles 93) v Central FC 6  (Leston Paul 2, Jamal Jack 14, Ataullah Guerra 25, Darren Mitchell 41, Kaydion Gabriel 78, Marvin Oliver 84), Marvin Lee Stadium

03:03:15, 8:00pm, North East Stars 3 (Keron Cummings 51-Pen, 68, Keithy Simpson 56) v Defence Force 2 (Devorn Jorsling 45-Pen, Josimar Belgrave 73), Marvin Lee Stadium

03:03:15, 8:00pm, Police FC 3 (Makesi Lewis 15, Clevon Mc Fee 37, Kareem Freitas 57) v San Juan Jabloteh 1 (Shaquille Bertrand 80-Pen), Ato Boldon Stadium

03:03:15, 6:00pm, Caledonia AIA 1 (Purnell Schultz 20) v Point Fortin Civic 3 (Jamille Boatswain 23, Marcus Joseph 30, 65-Pen), Ato Boldon Stadium

06:03:15, 6:00pm, San Juan Jabloteh 2 (Kerry Baptiste 42, Shaquille Bertrand 72) v St. Ann’s Rangers 1 (Jameel Antoine 60), Marvin Lee Stadium

06:03:15, 8:00pm, Defence Force 0 v Police FC 1 (Makesi Lewis 51), Marvin Lee Stadium

06:03:15, 6:00pm, Point Fortin Civic 1 (Marcus Joseph 55) v North East Stars 1 (Glenton Wolfe 88), Ato Boldon Stadium

06:03:15, 8:00pm, Central FC 0 v W Connection 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

FA Trophy Quarter Final

08:03:15, 3:30pm, San Juan Jabloteh 3 (Coneal Thomas 28, Newton Sterling 63, Brent Sam 67) v Club Sando 2 (Kevon Woodley 39, Nigel Daniel 94), Larry Gomes Stadium

08:03:15, 6:00pm, Defence Force 2 (Rodell Elcock 45, Ross Russell Jr. 52) v North East Stars 3 (Neveal Hackshaw 14, Kaashif Thomas 28, Jomoul Francois 39), Marvin Lee Stadium

08:03:15, 6:00pm, Police FC 0 v Central FC 2 (Jason Marcano 61, Willis Plaza 75), Police Training Ground

08:03:15, 6:00pm, W Connection 0 v St. Francois Nationals 0, Ato Boldon Stadium
After Penalties: W Connection 5 v St. Francois Nationals 3

Pro League Continues

10:03:14, 6:00pm, Central FC 2 (Willis Plaza 63, Atuallah Guerra 89) v Caledonia AIA 0, Marvin Lee Stadium

10:03:14, 8:00pm, W Connection 2 (Akeem Garcia 41, Hashim Arcia 84) v North East Stars 0, Marvin Lee Stadium

11:03:14, 6:00pm, St. Ann’s Rangers 3 (Sedale McLean 38, Shaquille Williams 41, Josh Toussaint 84-Pen) v Police FC 4 (Todd Ryan 7, Kareem Freitas 40, Makesi Lewis 62, 66), Marvin Lee Stadium

11:03:14, 8:00pm, San Juan Jabloteh 1 (Brent Sam 53) v Point Fortin Civic 5 (Marcus Joseph 7, Jamille Boatswain 29, 45, Andre Ettienne 55, Steven Joseph 77), Marvin Lee Stadium

FA Trophy Semi-Final

15:03:14, 3:30pm, North East Stars 2 (Keron Cummings 54, Kennedy Hinkson 78) v San Juan Jabloteh 1 (Tyrone Charles 12), Larry Gomes Stadium

15:03:14, 3:30pm, Central FC 2 (Jamal Jack 42, 89) v W Connection 2 (Yefer Steven Lozano 63-Pen, Alvin Jones 76), Manny Ramjohn Stadium
After Penalties: Central FC 1 (Borfor Carr) v W Connection 3 (Jomal Williams, Anselm Jackson, Christian Viveros)

Pro League Continues

17:03:14, 4:00pm, St. Ann’s Rangers 0 v W Connection 4 (Jomal Williams 22, 49, Hashim Arcia 67, Jerrel Britto 80), Larry Gomes Stadium

17:03:14, 4:00pm Central FC 4 (Ataullah Guerra 10, Marvin Oliver 42, Leston Paul 76, Michael Darko 82) v Police FC 1 (Makesi Lewis 65), Manny Ramjohn Stadium

17:03:14, 7:00pm San Juan Jabloteh 1 (Tyrone Charles 30) v North East Stars 1 (Jayson Joseph 81), Hasely Crawford Stadium

17:03:14, 9:00pm, Defence Force 4 (Devorn Jorsling 49, 65, 84, Jerwyn Balthazar 84) v Caledonia AIA 0, Hasely Crawford Stadium

20:03:14, 6:00pm, Police FC 1 (Micah Lewis 24) v North East Stars 1 (Keron Cummings 80), Hasely Crawford Stadium

20:03:14, 8:00pm, W Connection 2 (Hashim Arcia 51, Jomal Williams 53) v Point Fortin Civic FC 0, Hasely Crawford Stadium

21:03:14, 4:00pm, Central FC 1 (Sean de Silva 14) v Defence Force 1 (Akeem Roach 19), Manny Ramjohn Stadium

21:03:14, 4:00pm, St. Ann’s Rangers 1 (Sayid Freitas 88) v Caledonia AIA 2 (Purnell Schultz 71, 80), Larry Gomes Stadium

FA Trophy Final

29:03:14, 6:00pm, W Connection 0 v North East Stars 0, Ato Boldon Stadium
After Penalties: W Connection 4 (Shahdon Winchester, Jerrel Britto, Aikim Andrews, Christian Viveros) v North East Stars 5 (Keron Cummings, Jesus Perez, Aquil Selby, Neveal Hackshaw, Kion Joseph)

APRIL

Pro League Continues

07:04:15, 6:00pm, San Juan Jabloteh 0 v Central FC 3 (Ataullah Guerra 37, 84, Jamal Jack 78), Marvin Lee Stadium

07:04:15, 8:00pm, Defence Force 4 (Devorn Jorsling 2, 41, Jerwyn Balthazar 6, Jemel Sebro 63) v W Connection 1 (Shahdon Winchester 45), Marvin Lee Stadium

07:04:15, 6:00pm, St. Ann’s Rangers 1 (Sayid Freitas 14) v Point Fortin Civic 2 (Marcus Joseph 22, Weslie John 44), Hasely Crawford Stadium

07:04:15, 8:00pm, Caledonia AIA 1 (Purnell Schultz 86) v Police FC 0, Hasely Crawford Stadium

12:04:15, 4:00pm, Caledonia AIA 2 (Nathan Lewis 18, Purnell Schultz 61) v San Juan Jabloteh 2 (Nkosi David 45, Kerry Baptiste 66), Larry Gomes Stadium

12:04:15, 4:00pm, Defence Force 4 (Devorn Jorsling 37, 66, 73, Kerry Joseph 60) v Point Fortin Civic 2 (Andre Toussaint 38, Glenn Sutton 55), Manny Ramjohn Stadium

2015 CFU Club Championship Qualifiers

15:04:15, 8:00pm, W Connection (TRI) 7 (Akeem Garcia 18, Shahdon Winchester 20, 25, Hashim Arcia 32, 46, 82, Jerrel Britto 40) v Guyana Defence Force (GUY) 1 (Delroy Fraser 94), Ato Boldon Stadium

17:04:15, Inter Moengotapoe (SUR) 0 v Central FC (TRI) 2 (Willis Plaza 53, 57), Guyana National Stadium

19:04:15, 6:00pm, W Connection (TRI) 7 (Jomal Williams 5, Jerrel Britto 9, 81, Hashim Arcia 20, 43, 45, Shahdon Winchester 26) v SAP FC (ATG) 2 (Tevaughn Harriette 59, Steven Roberts 77), Ato Boldon Stadium

19:04:15, Alpha United (GUY) 1 (Konata Manning 43) v Central FC (TRI) 3 (Ataullah Guerra 15, 85-Pen, Sean De Silva 16), Guyana National Stadium

Pro League Continues

24:04:15, 4:00pm, W Connection 2 (Jomal Williams 14, Jerrel Britto 55) v Caledonia AIA 1 (Conrad Smith 59), Manny Ramjohn Stadium

24:04:15, 6:00pm, North East Stars 1 (Keron Cummings 26) v St. Ann’s Rangers 1 (Sayid Freitas 45), Hasely Crawford Stadium

24:04:15, 8:00pm, Central FC 5 (Jamal Jack 3, Kaydion Gabriel 51, Willis Plaza 81, Dwight Quintero 86, Ataullah Guerra 91) v Point Fortin Civic 2 (Shackiel Henry 18, Marcus Joseph 50), Hasely Crawford Stadium

26:04:15, 4:00pm, Defence Force 1 (Devorn Jorsling 34) v San Juan Jabloteh 0, Larry Gomes Stadium

28:04:15, 6:00pm, W Connection 2 (Hashim Arcia 44, 90) v Police FC 1 (Makesi Lewis 7), Ato Boldon Stadium

28:04:15, 8:00pm, Central FC 2 (Ataullah Guerra 68, Willis Plaza 87) v North East Stars 1 (Neveal Hackshaw 4), Ato Boldon Stadium

MAY

01:05:15, 6:00pm, Defence Force 1 (Devorn Jorsling 45+) v St. Ann’s Rangers 2 (David Williams 42, Sayid Freitas 83), Hasely Crawford Stadium

01:05:15, 8:00pm, San Juan Jabloteh 3 (Johan Peltier 35, Adrian Reid 40, Tyrone Charles) v W Connection 2 (Jerrel Britto 11, 25), Hasely Crawford Stadium

02:05:15, 4:00pm, North East Stars 1 (Kerron Cummings 88) v Caledonia AIA 1 (Purnell Schultz 15), Larry Gomes Stadium

05:05:15, 8:00pm, Point Fortin Civic 0 v Police FC 3 (Christon Thomas 37, Makesi Lewis 44, Todd Ryan 58-Pen), Ato Boldon Stadium

Digicel Pro Bowl Qualifier

05:05:15, 6:00pm, Caledonia AIA 2 (Israel Honore 1, Purnell Schultz 18) v St. Ann’s Rangers 1 (Josh Toussaint 90), Ato Boldon Stadium

Digicel Pro Bowl Quarter Final

08:05:15, 6:00pm, Caledonia AIA 1 (Trayon Bobb 42) v Point Fortin Civic 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

08:05:15, 8:00pm, W Connection 4 (Jerrel Britto 41, Mekeil Williams 79-Pen, Hashim Arcia 86, 92) v North East Stars 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

08:05:15, 6:00pm, Police FC 2 (Todd Ryan 27, Makesi Lewis 66) v San Juan Jabloteh 1 (Tyrone Charles 10), Marvin Lee Stadium

08:05:15, 8:00pm, Defence Force 0 vs Central FC 1 (Willis Plaza 66), Marvin Lee Stadium

Digicel Pro Bowl Semi Final

15:05:15, 6:00pm, Central FC 1 (Willis Plaza 6), Police FC 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

15:05:15, 8:00pm, Caledonia AIA 3 (Pernell Schultz 11, Kareem Joseph 37, Conrad Smith 56) v W Connection 3 (Mekeil Williams 3, Shahdon Winchester 77, Hashim Arcia 88), Ato Boldon Stadium
After Penalties: Caledonia AIA 5 (Kareem Joseph, Pierre Hitner, Keyon Edwards, Nicholas Mercano, Jameel Neptune) v W Connection 4 (Mekeil Williams, Hashim Arcia, Jomal Williams, Gerrard Williams)

2015 CFU Club Championship Semi-Finals

22:05:15, 6:00pm, Central FC (TRI) 0 v Don Bosco FC (HAI) 0, Ato Boldon Stadium
After Penalties: Central FC 3 (Elton John, Leston Paul, Uriah Bentick) v Don Bosco FC 1 (Junior Delva)

22:05:15, 8:00pm, W Connection (TRI) 1 (Hashim Arcia 69) v Montego Bay United (JAM) 0, Ato Boldon Stadium

2015 CFU Club Championship Finals

24:05:15, 6:00pm, Central FC (TRI) 2 (Jean-Luc Rochford 27, Jamal Jack 68) v W Connection (TRI) 1 (Neil Benjamin Jr. 90), Ato Boldon Stadium

Digicel Pro Bowl Final

29:05:15, 8:00pm, Caledonia AIA 1 (Kareem Joseph 40-Pen) v Central FC 4 (Ataullah Guerra 7, Willis Plaza 43, Jason Marcano 52, Jamal Jack 68), Marvin Lee Stadium

Final Pro League Standings

P  W  D  L  F  A  Pts
Central FC  24  17  4  3  63  19  55
W Connection  24  15  4  5  47  20  49
Defence Force  24  12  3  9  47  30  39
North East Stars  24  9  7  8  25  25  34
Point Fortin Civic  24  10  3  11  45  43  33
San Juan Jabloteh  24  8  7  9  27  41  31
Police FC  24  8  6  10  36  46  30
Caledonia AIA  24  6  6  11  31  43  27
St. Ann’s Rangers  24  1  2  21  21  78  5

2015 Pro League Prize (TTD):

First - $1 million
Second - $300,000
Third - $150,000
Every Other Team - $130,000

[Sam]

What a bunch of jackasses running down de football in this country pro league.

They postponed the men senior pro league games to accommodate de upcoming Women’s Tournament.

 

I know de national teams have to use de stadium, but ent we have about 5 stadiums in T&T?

De Under 20 men tournament should be played in Tobago.

So de Super League games postponing too?

[Football supporter]

What a bunch of jackasses running down de football in this country pro league.

They postponed the men senior pro league games to accommodate de upcoming Women’s Tournament.

 

I know de national teams have to use de stadium, but ent we have about 5 stadiums in T&T?

De Under 20 men tournament should be played in Tobago.

So de Super League games postponing too?

Sam, Manny Ramjohn is still offline. As soon as it is ready to be used, Ato Boldon will be unavailable for1 year. Larry Gomes lights still need to be repaired so no evening games there. Hasely Crawford is increasingly difficult to secure. Marvin Lee is in poor condition and I believe Dwight Yorke is still unsafe.

There is no community field that is suitable for Pro League football, either because of it's condition or that you cannot secure it to take admission fees.

Basically, SPORTT is doing a very poor job of providing and maintaining football pitches. Compare this to how cricket fields are maintained.

We have been in pre season training since 7th July expecting a mid August start date. 6 weeks pre season is a good period. Now that will stretch to 10 weeks. If the Pro League could find a suitable venue, of course they would play earlier, clubs want to play, but what choices do we have?

[Sam]

So FS, de Mahaica Oval is pro league standard?

So de Marvin Lee, Dwight Yorke, Ato Boldon, Manny, Guaracara Park, St Anthonys Ground and Hasley Crawford etc etc all gone through?

Ah next thing, how de ass they go run de pro league together (same time) with de SSFL ?

Ent de SSFL go dust them out and take all de support.

[Football supporter]

So FS, de Mahaica Oval is pro league standard?

So de Marvin Lee, Dwight Yorke, Ato Boldon, Manny, Guaracara Park, St Anthonys Ground and Hasley Crawford etc etc all gone through?

Ah next thing, how de ass they go run de pro league together (same time) with de SSFL ?

Ent de SSFL go dust them out and take all de support.

SSFL ran alongside Pro League last two years.

Mahaica Oval is ok if Point are there, but there are no lights so it's not ideal.

Not sure about Guaracara Park, St Anthonys Ground, but I know it's difficult to book those fields for friendly games at the moment. Gilbert Park and Phoenix Park would be great if the field was upgraded and protected.

Also, remember there will be 14 games played in the women's tournament from August 19th to Sept 1st. But, the teams also need training facilities. We've been kicked out of Ato for that period, despite having booked our sessions en block for the entire season.

What you have to understand is that the League and clubs make bookings well in advance and then, usually at short notice, we're told that the facility is unavailable. It doesn't matter how well we plan ahead. An example would be the national team having a camp. They can't tell us if, when or where they want camps throughout the season. Yet when they want one, we get pushed out, despite having a booking. So, how can we issue a fixture list when we don't know if we can adhere to it. If it was one or two games, then fine, but it happens more frequently.

Also, clubs and league are not receiving any funding from govt as everything suspended due to LifeSport inquiry. I imagine that the new Minister of Sport will want everyone to reapply for funding before he approves anything.

[Sam]

So now that a new MoS is coming Central Fc will finally get they pro league grant all other teams getting and a back pay for de past 2 seasons.

Mahaica Oval should be FIFA approved?

[King Deese]

F.Y.I. FS. The Board members of SPORTT were fired yesterday. So that entity is currently inactive. Find another entity to blame for doing a poor job of maintaining the stadiums and all the other football grounds around the country. Let's see. You have the MOS, your boys in the TTFA, and you have some fellas from Laventille. Take your pick.

[Football supporter]

So now that a new MoS is coming Central Fc will finally get they pro league grant all other teams getting and a back pay for de past 2 seasons.

Mahaica Oval should be FIFA approved?

There is a concern that the new MoS may not approve any subvention. There was never a cabinet note, just a discretionary grant by Anil. Currently, I imagine that aside from Central, Army and Police, everyone would be very worried, including the league itself.
However, I feel confident that the MoS would see the benefits in assisting professional football.

not sure about FIFA approval for Mahaica. No floodlights, poor seating, poor changing rooms etc? Can't see it meeting FIFA standards. But it's a lovely surface and I know a new stand has been under construction for several years. Could be superb if it's completed properly. 

[Football supporter]

F.Y.I. FS. The Board members of SPORTT were fired yesterday. So that entity is currently inactive. Find another entity to blame for doing a poor job of maintaining the stadiums and all the other football grounds around the country. Let's see. You have the MOS, your boys in the TTFA, and you have some fellas from Laventille. Take your pick.

Well, KD, that was my point. Who can you blame now? Can't blame MOS other than for poor management and oversight of SPORTT. I don't have any boys in TTFA (aside from Banter Banton lol) and I have no idea who the "fellas from Laventille" are.

But now we will have a clean start with SPORTT, perhaps things will gradually improve.

[Tiresais]

It's a real sad state of affairs... The government has one of the best leagues in the Caribbean but doesn't support it - when all the interest goes to Guyana or other islands will they care?

[Tallman]

Pro League gets $5M
By Ian Prescott (T&T Express)

THE Digicel Pro League is set to operate for at least the next two years following recent Government approval of $5 million in government funding. Dexter Skeene, the Pro League’s chief executive officer (CEO) on Saturday confirmed that the local professional league had obtained  funding approval prior to the recent resignation of former Sport Minister Anil Robert, and the firing of the Board of the Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SPORTT).

The Pro League is the top professional football league in the Caribbean, employing footballers from Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Guyana, St Kitts-Nevis, Antigua, St Lucia,  and even as far as the US, Brazil and Colombia.

However, professional football in the Caribbean is still in the development stages and could not survive without financial support of government and major sponsors such as Digicel and First Citizens Bank. “Government has approved two more years of support for the Pro League,” Skeene confirmed in response to Express enquiries. “That would amount to five million dollars over two years.”

The Pro League is set to begin its 14th consecutive season next month, even without significant support from spectators and substantial financial sponsorship as-associated with major leagues. Skeene said it would be difficult to sustain the league without financial help.

“Just like the support we receive from all our partners, government support is essential for the functioning of the Pro League and we are very appreciative of it,” Skeene said.

Skeene, a former national footballer who formed part of the storied Strike Squad, also begged for continued support from government for clubs, some of which benefit from community funding from the Sportt Company.

Skeene also revealed that the start of the 2014-2015 season of the Digicel Pro League had now been pushed back a month, to facilitate two international tournaments being hosted by Trinidad and Tobago.  The  Pro League will officially kick off on September 20, with the staging of the Digicel Charity Shield between last season’s champions W Connection FC and  2013-2014 runners-up Central FC.  Three days later, the first round of matches begin on September 23.

“We have nine teams confirmed and looking forward to Guaya United becoming the tenth,”  added Skeene, while explaining that last season’s National Super League champions Guaya United  will soon to appear before the Pro League board to get final approval to compete in the competition this season.

Meanwhile, he explained that the re-adjustment in Pro League fixtures comes because of competition for the availability of various grounds, to stage competing events. Trinidad and Tobago are due to first host the inaugural Women’s Caribbean Cup from August 19-25, followed by the final round of the Caribbean Football Union  U-20 Men’s tournament is scheduled to be hosted by Trinidad & Tobago from September 10-19.  “The board met last week and decided that we would push back the season a bit,” Skeene added. “Rather than compete for venues,  we have decided to continue to support the national team programmes.”

[Sam]

Good, de question now is,  who pocket is going in?

Or how they going and invest ir?

Somebody need to tell Sleene. Without fixtures and sticking to them only makes it worst for de league crowds.

Dont matter what excuse he have.

Its not good for de league.

[Flex]

Updated !!!

[Sando prince]

Pro League CEO, W Connection and Central FC Coaches press conference

http://www.tv6tnt.com/home/featured-links/Charity-Cup-Launch--7512---275695641.html

[Flex]

Pro League likely to join SportsMAX’s lineup.
T&T Guardian Reorts.

A new three-year agreement between the T&T Pro League (TTPL) and Digicel (T&T) Limited was announced during the launch of the 2014-2015 Digicel Pro League at the Hasely Crawford Stadium VIP Lounge, Mucurapo, yesterday.

And having also acquired majority ownership and control of St Lucia-based International Media Content Limited (IMC), parent company of regional sports broadcaster, SportsMAX, this month, Digicel (T&T) Limited’s Strategic Partnerships and Marketing Manager, Wendy Alleyne said that Digicel looks forward to also integrate the SportsMax partnership into the Pro League.

Huge, but only a fraction of developments revealed on the heels of the new Digicel Pro League (DPL) season which kicks off today (Friday September 26) with a double-header at the Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya when St Ann’s Rangers meet last year’s runner-up Central FC from 6 pm and Police FC against four-time winners San Juan Jabloteh from 8 pm.

Round One Match Day One will continue tomorrow (Saturday 27 September) from 3.30 pm with Point Fortin Civic hosting two-time runner-up Caledonia AIA at the Mahaica Oval, and simultaneously at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Japs North East Stars will face the Defence Force.

The DPL, with a prize structure amounting to over $2,000,000, will consist of three rounds over the next eight months, and coincide with the First Citizens Cup, Toyota Classic, Lucozade Sport Goal Shield and Digicel Charity Shield knockout tournaments. The incentives for teams to compete at the highest level and improve their standard of play have also received a boost as explained by T&T Pro League

Chief Executive Officer, Dexter Skeene during the launch.

“One of the League’s main objectives is to increase the attendances,” said Skeene.

“We understand the importance that filling the stands plays in contributing to the success of the League. The brand must become synonymous with certain core values. The brand Digicel TT Pro League must convey excitement, energy, quality, excellence and innovation.

“This year we have several new initiatives to assist in achieving these goals.

“First let me state that the first prize is still one million dollars. This year we have added a new dimension where we will now present a monetary prize of $35,000 for the winner of each round of the league competition. In other words each round will have its own table and its own winner [separate from the regular league table]. It will add a new level excitement and give all teams an opportunity to win a different competition at all stages of the season. In addition, each round will be named after one of our heroes who we will always remember.”

Each round winner will receive $35,000 and the Round One Rawle Fletcher Cup, Round Two Akeem Adams Cup, and Round Three Kevon Carter Cup.

Fletcher, 34, who had served the Defence Force football team, was murdered on December 22 in Couva, and eight days later, former W Connection and Central FC player, Adams, 22, died at the Varosmajori Heart Clinic in Budapest after months of battling to stay alive following a massive heart attack on September 25, only seven weeks after he joined Hungarian club Ferencvaros.

The local football fraternity plunged into mourning again on February 27 when another Trinidad and Tobago international Carter, 30, died of a heart attack following training with his Defence Force football team.

Last season Stuart Charles-Fevrier led W Connection to five titles, the Digicel Pro League, the T&T Football Federation FA Trophy, Toyota Classic, Digicel Pro Bowl and Charity Shield and four more titles to defend as well as competing in the Caribbean Club Championship, the qualifier to the Concacaf Champions League, the St Lucian-born coach said that winning the match will surely boost his side’s confidence.

Central FC won the two other titles at stake last year, the First Citizens Cup and Lucozade Sport Goal Shield

Digicel T&T Pro League fixtures:

Today (Friday September 26):

St Ann’s Rangers vs Central FC, 6pm, Marvin Lee Stadium

Police FC vs San Juan Jabloteh, 8pm, Marvin Lee Stadium

Tomorrow (Saturday September 27):

Pt Fortin Civic vs Caledonia AIA, Mahaica Oval, Pt Fortin, 3.30pm

North East Stars vs Defence Force, Larry Gomes Stadium, Malabar, 3.30pm

RELATED NEWS

Pro League signs 3-year Digicel deal.
T&T Express Reports.

A new three-year agreement between the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League (TTPL) and Digicel (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited was announced during the launch of the 2014-2015 Digicel Pro League yesterday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium VIP Lounge, Port of Spain.

It was one of several announcements at yesterday’s official launch. The new season of the Digicel Pro League offers a prize structure amounting to over $2,000,000.

The season consists of three rounds over the next eight months. There will also be the four knockout competitions—the First Citizens Cup, Toyota Classic, Lucozade Sport Goal Shield and Digicel Charity Shield.

The first round of matches kicks off tonight with a doubleheader at the Marvin Lee Stadium, where National Under-20 star Kadeem Corbin is expected to be in action for St. Ann’s Rangers against Central FC from 6 p.m., and Police FC also meet San Juan Jabloteh from 8 p.m.

Tomorrow, Point Fortin Civic host Caledonia AIA from 3.30 p.m. at the Mahaica Oval, and simultaneously at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Japs North East Stars will face the Defence Force.

This season, plans are in the making for a weekly television programme featuring the TTPL, while Digicel, through its CatchOn Sports, will highlight the up and coming players, as well as team stats, not only via traditional media, but online and as a CatchOn Sports mobile app.

Having also acquired majority ownership and control of St Lucia-based International Media Content Limited (IMC), parent company of regional sports broadcaster, SportsMAX, this month, Digicel (T&T) Limited’s Strategic Partnerships and Marketing Manager, Wendy Alleyne said that Digicel is looking forward to also integrate the Pro League into the SportsMax partnership.

Incentives for teams to compete at the highest level and improve their standard of play have also received a boost as explained by Trinidad and Tobago Pro League CEO Dexter Skeene during the launch.

“First let me state that the first prize is still one million dollars,”Skeene said. “This year we have added a new dimension where we will now present a monetary prize of $35,000 for the winner of each round of the league competition.”

“In addition, each round will be named after one of our heroes who we will always remember. Each round winner will receive $35,000 and the round one (winner will receive the) Rawle Fletcher Cup, round two.... Akeem Adams Cup, and round three... Kevon Carter Cup.”

[dreamer]

http://ttproleague.com/index.php/tt-pro-league-news

TT Pro League News
Pro League likely to join SportsMAX’s lineup    
Category: TT Pro League News   
Published on Thursday, 25 September 2014


Fletcher, Adams and Carter remembered as League introduces new dimension in format


TT Pro League CEO Dexter Skeene, centre right, and Wendy Alleyne, Strategic Partnership and Marketing Manager, Digicel (T&T) Limited showcase the 2014-2015 Digicel Pro League trophy.
TT Pro League CEO Dexter Skeene, centre right, and Wendy Alleyne, Strategic Partnership and Marketing Manager, Digicel (T&T) Limited showcase the 2014-2015 Digicel Pro League trophy.

Thursday 25 September 2014

A new three-year agreement between the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League (TTPL) and Digicel (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited was announced during the launch of the 2014-2015 Digicel Pro League on Thursday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium VIP Lounge.

And having also acquired majority ownership and control of St Lucia-based International Media Content Limited (IMC), parent company of regional sports broadcaster, SportsMAX, this month, Digicel (T&T) Limited’s Strategic Partnerships and Marketing Manager, Wendy Alleyne said that Digicel looks forward to also integrate the SportsMax partnership into the Pro League.

SportsMax, available in 23 countries across the Caribbean, is the only indigenous 24-hour dedicated sports cable channel featuring a strong mix of international and regional sports content. Its large inventory of coveted content includes the Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League, West Indies cricket, the Indian Premier League, and the IAAF Grand Prix.

Huge, but only a fraction of developments revealed on the heels of the new Digicel Pro League (DPL) season which kicks off on Friday 26 September with a double header at the Marvin Lee Stadium when St. Ann’s Rangers meet Central FC from 6 pm and Police FC against San Juan Jabloteh from 8 pm.

Round One Match Day One will continue on Saturday 27 September from 3.30 pm with Point Fortin Civic hosting Caledonia AIA at the Mahaica Oval, and simultaneously at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Japs North East Stars will face the Defence Force.

The DPL, with a prize structure amounting to over $2,000,000, will consist of three rounds over the next eight months, and coincide with the First Citizens Cup, Toyota Classic, Lucozade Sport Goal Shield and Digicel Charity Shield knockout tournaments.

The incentives for teams to compete at the highest level and improve their standard of play have also received a boost as explained by TTPL CEO Dexter Skeene during the launch.

“One of the League’s main objectives is to increase the attendances,” said Skeene.

“We understand the importance that filling the stands plays in contributing to the success of the League. The brand must become synonymous with certain core values. The brand Digicel TT Pro League must convey excitement, energy, quality, excellence and innovation.

“This year we have several new initiatives to assist in achieving these goals.

“First let me state that the first prize is still one million dollars. This year we have added a new dimension where we will now present a monetary prize of $35,000 for the winner of each round of the league competition. In other words each round will have its own table and its own winner [separate from the regular league table]. It will add a new level excitement and give all teams an opportunity to win a different competition at all stages of the season. In addition, each round will be named after one of our heroes who we will always remember.”

Each round winner will receive $35,000 and the Round One Rawle Fletcher Cup, Round Two Akeem Adams Cup, and Round Three Kevon Carter Cup.

Fletcher, 34, who had served the Defence Force football team, was murdered on December 22 in Couva, and eight days later, former W Connection and Central FC player, Adams, 22, died at the Varosmajori Heart Clinic in Budapest after months of battling to stay alive following a massive heart attack on September 25, only seven weeks after he joined Hungarian club Ferencvaros.

The local football fraternity plunged into mourning again on February 27when another Trinidad and Tobago international Carter, 30, died of a heart attack following training with his Defence Force football team.

This season plans are in the making for a weekly television programme featuring the TTPL, while Digicel, through its CatchOn Sports, will highlight the up and coming players, as well as team stats, not only via traditional media, but online and as a CatchOn Sports mobile app.

Looking forward to a new and exciting season the TTPL CEO said, “Let us all commit and dedicate ourselves to see it as our responsibility and duty to conduct the business of the TT Pro League with ethics and integrity. Let us be honest, fair and transparent in everything we do. Let us have a great and enjoyable 2014-2015 Digicel Pro League.”

Players and coaches will continue to be rewarded according to Skeene, with Wendy’s and Blue Waters remaining as title sponsors of the Player of the Month and Coach of the Month respectively.

Skeene praised Digicel for believing in the TTPL, which also has the support of the Ministry of Sport, who he said understands the importance of the TTPL to the development of football, youth and communities in T&T.

He added, “For the past 10 years, over $150 million have been invested by our club owners and teams and their sponsors. That’s not only Government funding, and let me remind that the original support for the TT Pro League was through the Ministry of Trade, as the support for the Pro League was about supporting a new industry.

“I make bold to say that the Pro League will remain resilient and fearless in our pursuit of developing a sustainable, dynamic and vibrant professional league. We remain pioneers and therefore accept that the way forward will be difficult. But we will not be discouraged nor will we give up. Our vision for professional football is very clear. We know where we are going and what we have to do to get there.”

Skeene was also thrilled to announce that W Connection and Central FC will play several games this season at the Gilbert Park Recreation Ground in Couva “where a more intimate and exciting atmosphere is created”, while Point Fortin Civic will continue to use the Civic Centre, and that North East Stars are exploring the use of a facility in their area.

Digicel Pro League 2014-2015
Round One Match Day One
Friday 26 September 2014
Marvin Lee Stadium
St. Ann’s Rangers vs Central FC—6 pm
Police FC vs San Juan Jabloteh—8 pm

Saturday 27 September 2014
Mahaica Oval
Point Fortin Civic vs Caledonia AIA—3.30 pm

Larry Gomes Stadium
North East Stars vs Defence Force—3.30 pm

[Deeks]

Likely!?!?!?!

[Tallman]

[Flex]

D/Force, Caledonia register opening DPL wins on enemy turf.
ttproleague.com.

Larry Gomes Stadium, MALABAR - Richard Roy converted a stoppage time penalty to lift the Defence Force to a 1-0 win over Japs North East Stars in their 2014-2015 Digicel Pro League (DPL) opening match on Saturday.

What seemed destined for a goalless end, changed in the 90th minute when referee Cecil Hinds pointed to the spot after Jamali Garcia's diving header, off a Ross Russell Jr corner, struck the arm of Stars' midfielder Jayson Joseph near the goal-line.

Joseph was shown a yellow card and a red card followed to midfielder Jeromie Williams, ejected by Hinds for dissent.

Roy, who had earlier replaced forward Devorn Jorsling in the 76th minute, stepped to the task and confidently hit to the left of goalkeeper Cleon John for the late Round One Match Day One winner.

Simultaneously at the Mahaica Oval in Point Fortin, home side Point Fortin Civic surrendered to a 2-1 defeat against Caledonia AIA.

Civic took a 1-0 advantage in the 48th minute through a strike by midfielder Akeem Redhead, but Caledonia fired back twice in a space of nine minutes to take a 2-1 lead which lasted till the end.

Caledonia midfielders Purnell Schultz, in the 50th minute, and Keyon Edwards, in the 58th minute, doing the damage on enemy soil.

North East Stars meanwhile, weren't far from home when the welcomed Defence Force east, at the Malabar venue.

The Stars, led by coach Angus Eve, a former soldier, dominated chances but failed to beat new Defence Force goalie Andre Marchan.

Marchan, a former Trinidad and Tobago youth and Under-23 goalie, starred on his Defence Force debut.

Starting ahead of veteran goalkeeper Kevin Graham and Sheldon Clarke, Marchan was up to the task whenever called upon.

The 24-year-old was at full stretch midway through the first half when he pushed over a Kennedy Hinkson free kick and later thwarted a Joseph attempt.

Marchan made another take in the 74th minute when Stars’ substitute forward Tyrone Charles failed to put enough height on a chipped attempt towards goal.

Three minutes later Charles whipped in a free-kick but Marchan was again at his best, pushing the attempt wide before gathering a low return cross by Neveal Hackshaw.

But it was new Stars recruit Taryk Sampson that wasted the best opportunity in the 61st minute, heading over-bar off substitute Kareem Richardson's perfect cross from the right.

North East Stars will next travel to the Mahaica Oval on Saturday 4 October against Point Fortin Civic as both sides chase their first win of the season, and simultaneously at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Defence Force and Police FC will meet in a clash of the forces.

San Juan Jabloteh, coming off last Friday's goalless draw against Police, will tackle St. Ann's Rangers from 6 pm at the Ato Boldon Stadium on Friday 3 October in the first match of a double header, which features a Couva derby between last season's DPL champions W Connection and runners-up Central FC.

Two Saturdays ago W Connection edged Central 1-0 to retain the Digicel Charity Shield, but the "Sharks", led by new coach Zoran Vranes, were superb in their opening league match last Friday by hammering Rangers 7-0.

Pro League 2014-2015 Round One Match Day One Results.

Point Fortin Civic 1—2 Caledonia AIA
Akeem Redhead 48'  ;  Purnell Schultz 50', Keyon Edwards 58'

North East Stars 0—1 Defence Force
Richard Roy 90'+1 (PEN)

Teams

North East Stars: 22. Cleon John, 5. Aquil Selby, 6. Jeromie Williams (Red Card), 12. Jayson Joseph (Yellow Card), 14. Dwane James, 23. Kennedy Hinkson (10. Keron Cummings 71st), 25. Keryn Navarro, 38. Jesus Perez (3. Kareem Richardson 59th), 41. Neveal Hackshaw, 42. Taryk Sampson (9. Tyrone Charles 66th).

Unused substitutes: 1. Stefan Berkeley (GK), 15. Glenton Wolfe, 18. Kaashif Thomas, 35. Jordan Devnish.

Coach: Angus Eve.

Defence Force FC: 28. Andre Marchan, 4. Dave Long, 8. Curtis Gonzales, 9. Devorn Jorsling (26. Richard Roy 76th), 5. Devin Jordan (Yellow Card), 10. Josimar Belgrave, 12. Jemel Sebro (11. Akeem Roach 59th), 17. Ross Russell Jr., 18. Sean Narcis (14. Corey Rivers 55th), 21. Aklie Edwards, 22. Jamali Garcia.

Unused substitutes: 16. Kellon Serrette, 27. Anthony Charles, 31. Thurlani George.

Coach: Marvin Gordon.

Match Referee: Cecil Hinds.

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Good idea and GREAT price. However, with the fixtures changing frequently I see a problem waiting to happen.

Take for instance, the very first game of the season was carded for the Ato Boldon Stadium but was moved to the Marvin Lee without sufficient notice.

This idea will hit the ground running if they continue with this path.

We need to fix the tweets and then all these sort of things will work accordingly.

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Good idea and GREAT price. However, with the fixtures changing frequently I see a problem waiting to happen.

Take for instance, the very first game of the season was carded for the Ato Boldon Stadium but was moved to the Marvin Lee without sufficient notice.

This idea will hit the ground running if they continue with this path.

We need to fix the tweets and then all these sort of things will work accordingly.

....And the Central F.C. vs W.Connection fixture for this weekend is postponed. Was going to be at Gilbert Park, but we now found out that it is booked out for a fete or sports day or something.

The change of venue last Friday was because Ato Boldon decided that only one game could be played on Friday.

Again, this emphasises the fact that while the Pro League are trying to maintain fixtures, those responsible for venues are making the league look bad.

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Good idea and GREAT price. However, with the fixtures changing frequently I see a problem waiting to happen.

Take for instance, the very first game of the season was carded for the Ato Boldon Stadium but was moved to the Marvin Lee without sufficient notice.

This idea will hit the ground running if they continue with this path.

We need to fix the tweets and then all these sort of things will work accordingly.

....And the Central F.C. vs W.Connection fixture for this weekend is postponed. Was going to be at Gilbert Park, but we now found out that it is booked out for a fete or sports day or something.

The change of venue last Friday was because Ato Boldon decided that only one game could be played on Friday.

Again, this emphasises the fact that while the Pro League are trying to maintain fixtures, those responsible for venues are making the league look bad.

Wait, Ato Boldon decided? Ato owns the stadium? 

Well, what puzzle me is that they continue to play games in Jack Warner territory (Marvin Lee Stadium) and yet the teams are not allowed to use the national stadiums that belongs to the government.

I wonder if the league admin could approach the government and inquire how they can purchase or sign a long term lease for the Manny and Ato Boldon stadiums.

Furthermore, government teams like Police and Defence Force should have their own stadiums?

How come SSFL and Super League teams don't run into these problems.

The Central v Connection game was schedule for Friday at Ato Boldon, now they push it to Saturday at Gilbert Park and then found out it was postponed.

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How come SSFL and Super League teams don't run into these problems.

Don't most have their own grounds.


Furthermore, government teams like Police and Defence Force should have their own stadiums?

DF could play in Chagville, but nobody will go. Maybe a weekend outind down Chagville could pull the crowd. Police can play in the Baracks. They have a field on Ling Circular Rd. Maybe DF could play their also.

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Good idea and GREAT price. However, with the fixtures changing frequently I see a problem waiting to happen.

Take for instance, the very first game of the season was carded for the Ato Boldon Stadium but was moved to the Marvin Lee without sufficient notice.

This idea will hit the ground running if they continue with this path.

We need to fix the tweets and then all these sort of things will work accordingly.

....And the Central F.C. vs W.Connection fixture for this weekend is postponed. Was going to be at Gilbert Park, but we now found out that it is booked out for a fete or sports day or something.

The change of venue last Friday was because Ato Boldon decided that only one game could be played on Friday.

Again, this emphasises the fact that while the Pro League are trying to maintain fixtures, those responsible for venues are making the league look bad.

Wait, Ato Boldon decided? Ato owns the stadium? 

Well, what puzzle me is that they continue to play games in Jack Warner territory (Marvin Lee Stadium) and yet the teams are not allowed to use the national stadiums that belongs to the government.

I wonder if the league admin could approach the government and inquire how they can purchase or sign a long term lease for the Manny and Ato Boldon stadiums.

Furthermore, government teams like Police and Defence Force should have their own stadiums?

How come SSFL and Super League teams don't run into these problems.

The Central v Connection game was schedule for Friday at Ato Boldon, now they push it to Saturday at Gilbert Park and then found out it was postponed.

Actually, I believe is was the groundsman at Ato. Remember, all 6 Caribbean Cup fixtures will be played there, so I believe he didn't think that a double header would be good at this point.

The Central game was scheduled for Gilbert Park at our request. We were told it was available and began to organise the field. Then we found out last Thursday that the field had been booked a while ago for an event. We could have tried to play there on Tuesday 30th, but didn't think we would have enough time to organise security, bleachers etc.

Marvin Lee is usually available. One reason for this is that the surface is pretty bad.

School teams play at their schools, usually. Intercol is often prioritised over Pro League (go figure). Super League tends to play on community grounds, which are usually not too good.

It is worth noting that Stephen Hart (as well as Pro League coaches)  is often concerned about player safety on grounds such as Marvin Lee and Super League venues. In fact, Leston Paul would have started against Rangers on Friday if the game was at Ato or HCS, but it was felt that his slight injury could have considerably worsened if he caught his studs in the plastic pitch.

[Tiresais]

How come SSFL and Super League teams don't run into these problems.

Don't most have their own grounds.


Furthermore, government teams like Police and Defence Force should have their own stadiums?

DF could play in Chagville, but nobody will go. Maybe a weekend outind down Chagville could pull the crowd. Police can play in the Baracks. They have a field on Ling Circular Rd. Maybe DF could play their also.

DF has links in Diego, and probably wouldn't mind playing up there either - they'd pull a crowd

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Trickster Jorsling guides Army to revenge over Police; Baptiste goal separates Jabloteh from Rangers in 10-men affair.
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Overlooked Trinidad and Tobago forward Devorn Jorsling scored a hattrick on Friday night as Defence Force outshot Police FC 4-2 in the second match of a 2014-2015 Digicel Pro League double header at the Marvin Lee Stadium.

The 30-year-old Defence Force talisman opened the scoring just four minutes inside the match and added his second and third items in the second period against Police, who, ironically, defeated the “Tetron Boys” by the same score-line nearly five months ago in the semi-final round of last season’s Digicel Pro Bowl – the previous meeting between both sides.

“It’s a good feeling to score a hattrick against anyone,” Jorsling said after the match. “(…) more so against Police because there is a rivalry dating many years back. So to score a hattrick and come away with three points is a great feeling.”

Jorsling said that while his team have done relatively well over recent years, winning two Pro League titles (2010-2011 & 2012-2013) and the 2009 First Citizens Cup and the 2012 Digicel Pro Bowl, the ambition this season is to win at least two titles in the term.

He added, “I think our game was spot on although we missed some chances. We had a good week in training and when you prepare well, that’s the end result.”

Another “Soca Warrior” desirous of returning to international duty, Kerry Baptiste, lifted San Juan Jabloteh to a 1-0 win over St. Ann’s Rangers in the first match of the Round One Match Day Two double header at the Macoya venue which saw both sides reduced to 10-men.

Baptiste, the Pro League’s all-time record top scorer and 2009 TT Pro League Player of the Year, proved that his scoring ability is very much alive despite being tucked in midfield this season.

The 32-year-old Jabloteh midfielder broke the deadlock in the 44th minute with a perfectly executed strike from just inside the area after Rangers’ goalkeeper Christopher Biggette pushed out an Andell Noray attempt into the path of the Jabloteh captain.

Tobagonian forward Noray and Baptiste, both players involved in the goal, were replaced by in the 66th and 67th minutes respectively by Johan Peltier and Chike Sullivan by coach Keith Jeffrey but the score-line remained unchanged at the final blow of referee Keilon Bacchus’ whistle.

Bacchus however had to summon his red card on two occasions in the second half.

Jabloteh’s Jamaican right-back Adrian Reid was the first to be sent off for obscene language at an official, which was brought to Bacchus’ attention by assistant referee Caleb Wales near the 50th minute.

Rangers’ midfielder Emmanuel Joseph got his marching orders later on following a tackle on Shaquille Bertrand for his second yellow card of the match.

In the second match referee Keon Yorke was also forced to show a direct red card, ejecting Police FC defender Anton Hutchinson in stoppage time following a dangerous tackle on Defence Force defensive midfielder Dave Long.

Police were reduced to 10-men but Army’s extra man advantage didn’t have much time to take effect as the final whistle came a short while later.

In the end Jorsling, who was replaced by Richard Roy in the 69th minute, and company were celebrating full points in a match billed as the "Battle of the Forces".

Jorsling singlehandedly gave Defence Force the early 1-0 lead.

The 2011 Pro League Player of the Year worked his way across the area before letting off a right-footer into the roof of goalkeeper Adrian Foncette's net.

Jorsling then made up for failing to score from excellent opportunities in the 25th and 48th minutes by doubling the advantage 2-0 when he wrapping a left-footed strike around a hapless Foncette in the 54th minute from inside the area after he was picked out by Kerry Joseph.

Jorsling then completed his hattrick in the 61st minute for a comfortable 3-0 score-line.

“I think I still have what it takes to play at the Caribbean level,” explained Jorsling over his ambitions to return to the national team. “The most I can do is show the [national] coach (Stephen Hart) by scoring goals. I think he will be watching and I will keep working hard to score goals. And if the opportunity comes I will take it with both hands.”

Police reduced the deficit 1-3 in the 83rd minute when substitute Kenaz Williams smashed in a rebound after goalkeeper Andre Marchan denied Jameel Perry.

And before that, veteran midfielder Trent Noel had the “Lawmen” best tries: forcing a save out of Marchan from distance and curling a freekick inches wide of the far post.

However Defence Force’s Josimar Belgrave redeemed himself following three first half misses by getting on the end of a well-placed substitute Akeem Roach cross into the six yard area and putting it past Foncette for a 4-1 score five minutes from time.

Perry, who endured a miserable night, finally found the back of the net for Police in the 87th minute after latching onto a long pass forward but at that stage a 4-2 scoreline in favour of Defence Force, wasn’t enough to stage a comeback.

“I did say that I would field my best team,” said Defence Force assistant coach Marvin Gordon, who has been in charge during the absence of coach Ross Russell. “And I thought that the performance showed that. I thought we played total football and commanded the game from the first whistle to the last, but I think in the finishing aspect we let ourselves down in the first half. We picked up in the second half and ended with four goals although we gave away two easy ones.”

Digicel Pro League 2014-2015 Round One Match Day Two Results

San Juan Jabloteh 1—0 St. Ann's Rangers
Kerry Baptiste 44'

Defence Force 4—2 Police FC
Devorn Jorsling 4', 54', 61', Josimar Belgrave 85'  ;  Kenaz Williams 83', Jameel Perry 87'

Upcoming Fixture [Round One Match Day Two]

Saturday 4 October 2014

Point Fortin Civic vs North East Stars—3.30 pm, Mahaica Oval, Point Fortin

Teams

San Juan Jabloteh: 30. Shane Mattis, 10. Kerry Baptiste (C) (2. Chike Sullivan 67th), 4. Garth Thomas, 22. Caleb Sturge, 18. Jevon Morris, 12. Brendon Boucaud, 6. Dario Holmes, 24. Adrian Reid (Red Card), 7. Andell Noray (9. Johan Peltier 66th), 17. Fabian Reid (23. Brendon Figuera 81st), 14. Shaquille Bertrand.

Unused substitutes: 36. Raheem Belgrave (GK), 8. Sterling Newtown, 16. Nyron Jones, 19. Dillon Kirton.

Coach: Keith Jeffrey.

St. Ann’s Rangers: 22. Christopher Biggette, 4. Jelani Peters (C), 3. Al Davidson, 5. Chad Clinton (Yellow Card), 6. Shaquille Moses, 8. Sedale Mc Lean, 18. Emmanuel Joseph (Yellow + Yellow = Red Card), 10. Kennedy Isles (14. Shabaka Maluli 66th), 11. Josh Toussaint, 17. Keron Alexander (Yellow Card) (21. Keon Peters 78th), 45. Kadeem Corbin (28. Jared Bennett 81st).

Unused substitutes: 20. Shem Alexander, 1. Junior Granger (GK), 16. Keron Cornwall, 23. Craig Wilson.

Coach: Jason Spence.

Match Referee: Keilon Bacchus.

Teams

Defence Force FC: 28. Andre Marchan, 3. Keston Williams (Yellow Card), 4. Dave Long, 6. Rodell Elcock, 8. Curtis Gonzales, 9. Devorn Jorsling (26. Richard Roy 69th), 10. Josimar Belgrave, 17. Ross Russell Jr., 14. Corey Rivers (C) (13. Marvin Jones 69th), 21. Aklie Edwards, 23. Kerry Joseph (11. Akeem Roach 79th).

Unused substitutes: 11. Akeem Roach, 12. Jemel Sebro, 18. Sean Narcis, 22. Jamali Garcia, 25. Sheldon Clarke (GK).

Coach: Marvin Gordon.

Police FC: 18. Adrian Foncette, 5. Anton Hutchinson, 10. Trent Noel (C), 15. Jameel Perry, 35. Kerry Frederick (30. Marcus Chandool 60th), 19. Christon Thomas, 20. Elijah Belgrave, 25. Noel Williams, 29. Clevon Mc Fee, 32. Kaaron Foster (6. Kenaz Williams 56th), 38. Jabari Williams.

Unused substitutes: 1. Errol Charles, 2. Jasimar Ashers, 6. Kenaz Williams, 9. Hector Sam, 30. Marcus Chandool, 39. Kevin Lewis, 34. Keston Mata (GK).

Coach: Richard Hood.

Match Referee: Keon Yorke.

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Connection kicks off Pro League defence today
T&T Guardian Reports

Reigning Digicel Pro League champion W Connection will begin defence of the league crown today when the “Savonnetta Boys” meet North East Stars, from 6 pm, at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Round One Match Day Three.

“It’s about time and we are just happy to start,” said W Connection head coach Stuart Charles-Fevrier.

Connection sat out on the bye in Round One Match Day One, nearly a month ago, before its Round One Match Day Two fixture against rival and last season’s runner-up Central FC was postponed.

“We have been training and training and it has been frustrating for us watching the other teams compete in the league before we could start our defence,” continued the Connection coach.

“But we are definitely prepared. It doesn’t really matter who we are against on Tuesday because to win the league again we will have accumulate the most points. It does not matter whichever team we are against first or last.

What is important is that we get the better of whichever team we are against at any point in time,” said Charles-Fevrier, who led his side to five titles (League, FA Trophy, Toyota Classic, Lucozade Sport Goal Shield, Digicel Pro Bowl and Digicel Charity Shield) last season.

The 2013-2014 league champion is a 2-0 shock defeat against San Juan Jabloteh, on Friday, in the quarter-final round of the First Citizens Cup—a tournament it won six times, and the only other competitive match this season was a month ago (September 20) when coach Stuart Charles-Fevrier’s men edged rivals Central FC 1-0 to successfully defended their Charity Shield and maintain the honour for a third consecutive time.

“It was a disappointing night for us (last Friday),” explained Charles-Fevrier, over his team’s First Citizens Cup defeat against Jabloteh. “We played quality football but we made far too many mistakes at critical times and that was part of the reason for the defeat.”

He added,:“All credit to Jabloteh. They stood to their plan and dug deep. They also rode their luck when it came their way and it was a good victory for them.”

Jabloteh, unbeaten to date this season currently occupy second position on the 2014-2015 league standings. The club will also be in action on Tuesday in Round One Match Day Three action against Point Fortin Civic from 6 pm at the Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya, followed by St Rangers’ clash with Police FC from 8 pm at the same venue, in a rematch of their First Citizens Cup quarter-final clash. And following the Connection-North East Stars clash from 6 pm at the Ato Boldon Stadium, rivals Central will welcome Caledonia AIA from 8 pm.

Tuesday’s league matches will also serve four teams the opportunity to sharpen up ahead of Friday’s (24 October) First Citizens Cup semi-final round at the Ato Boldon Stadium when Police FC go up against defending champion Central FC from 6 pm and North East Stars against two-time winners San Juan Jabloteh from 8.15 pm in chase of a place in the Final on Friday 31 October towards the title and $100,000 winners’ prize.

TT Pro League Fixtures - Today

Marvin Lee Stadium
San Juan Jabloteh v Point Fortin Civic, 6pm
St Ann’s Rangers v Police FC, 8 pm

Ato Boldon Stadium
W Connection v North East Stars, 6 pm
Central FC v Caledonia AIA, 8 pm​

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Depleted Central FC target Pro lead.
T&T Guardian Reports.

Despite missing three players due to national duties with the Soca Warriors at the 18th Caribbean Football Union Cup Finals in Jamaica, Central FC will be confident of reclaiming top spot in the Digicel T&T Pro League when it faces Police at Gilbert Park, Couva in a re-scheduled match from 3.30 pm.

The match is the lone encounter on schedule and will be a repeat of last month’s First Citizens Cup semifinal which the eventual champions Central FC won 3-1 on penalty-kicks after a 0-0 deadlock.

In that penalty-kicks win for the “Central Sharks”, midfielder Ataullah Guerra was the first to score his penalty while goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams made two saves to secure his team’s passage to the final in which they edged Japs North East Stars 1–0 on a Leston Paul item to carry off the $100,000 prize.

However, today Guerra, Williams and Paul will not be among Central Sharks roster for coach Zoran Vranes as they are all in the Soca Warriors squad which leaves this morning for Montego Bay, Jamaica for the CFU finals which runs from November 11-18.

In addition, midfielder Jason Marcano, joined the list of sidelined players with a suspected case of dengue while pre-season midfield signings, Elijah Manners, is still recovering from a fractured fibula (calve bone) and Qian Grosvenor, from illness and will not be available.

It’s still early in the season but the problems for first year coach Vranes seems to be at its peak as left-back Keion Goodridge, yet to start this season, is recovering from an ankle injury, while utility player Kaydion Gabriel, who missed his team’s First Citizens Cup final triumph through card suspension a week ago, had a suspected case of dengue as well, and is listed as 50–50.

Commenting on his list of possible absent players Vranes said, “For us it’s tough. Can you imagine missing about eight starters. But despite everything we are expecting a good performance. Our players are looking forward to a good result.

It’s also a good opportunity for the players, who are getting starting roles to show what they can really do.” Reflecting on their previous meeting so far this season the Yugoslav-born former T&T Under-20 and coach said it was not an easy encounter.

“When we played Police two weeks ago it was a very close game and we are expecting the same on Sunday (today). They have a couple quality players, some former T&T national players and some very experienced.”

The Central coach also had the concerns about the playing surface at today’s venue adding: “The surface isn’t to a professional standard and the earlier day time temperature can be an additional problem, but we would see how best we can adjust to the conditions because we are professionals.

“We are challenging the league title so we must play under the present circumstance of not having a number of starters available.”  Police, meanwhile, will be without goalkeeper Adrian Foncette, who gained his first senior national team call-up from national coach Stephen Hart as third choice behind Williams and Point Fortin Civic’s Marvin Phillip.

The quartet of defender Anton Hutchinson (ankle), midfielder Kurdell Braithwaite (illness) and brothers Jameel (groin) and Kareem (back) Perry are all sidelined but coach Richard Hood still sees every opportunity against one of the top teams as a plus. “I view it as very important because we want to establish ourselves as a top team in the League, and we can only do so by our performances against the better teams,” said Hood.

“We are not concerned too much about the venue or their Central supporters as the game is played on the pitch and our focus is on executing our game plan and neutralising what they do.”  Following today’s match the league will take a two-week break to accommodate the CFU Cups Finals before resuming on November 25.

Standings

Teams    P    W    D    L    F    A    Pts
Jabloteh    4    2    2    0    4    2    8
Central FC    3    2    1    0    11    2    7
Caledonia    3    2    0    1    6    5    6
Defence Force    3    2    0    1    6    5    6
N/East Stars    4    2    0    2    4    3    6
W Connection    3    1    1    1    5    2    4
Police FC    3    1    1    1    5    6    4
Pt Fortin Civic    3    0    1    2    4    7    1
St Ann’s Rangers    4    0    0    4    2    15    0

Match:

Central FC vs Police, Gilbert Park, Couva, 3.30 pm,

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Dr Griffith, Raymond bring cheer to pro league footballers.
By Vinode Mamchan (Guardian).

After battling for quite a long time to get their government subvention from SPORTT to participate in the T&T Pro League, Central FC is finally getting their well-deserved funds.

Also getting a monthly subvention are newcomers to the T&T Pro League Point Fortin Civic Centre. T&T Guardian understands that sports minister Dr Rupert Griffith, early in his tenure, indicated to acting CEO of SPORTT Adrian Raymond that he must find the money for these two clubs to get the subventions as the others have been getting all the while because he was concerned about the development of the young footballers at the clubs.

The Brent Sancho-led Central FC has been knocking on the doors for quite a while to get their funding but was not able to get any assistance.

Central contracting firm Super Industrial Services Limited (SIS) has been taken care of the brunt of their expenses since then and the club has been doing extremely well both on and off the field.

Griffith heard from both clubs and decided to move quickly in order to get the assistance for them.

Raymond, also new to his job was then left with the task of finding the funds, so that the monthly payments could be made. He set about a series of cost cutting initiatives and it has immediately proved effective, so much so that he was able to source the funding for the pro league clubs.

It is understood that Raymond sent back the rented SUVs that was a costly affair for SPORTT as part of his cost cutting.

He also looked at staffing and how effectively those that were on board could be used to get the desired results.

T&T Guardian was told that Raymond since his acting started has been shopping around for better deals, in all aspect of SPORTT’s spending and has been able to cut it considerably.

Now that he has done that, SPORTT can put smiles on the faces of many young athletes at both Central FC and Point Fortin Civic Centre.

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De Silva, Grosvenor double-up to keep “Central Sharks” on top.
ttproleague.com.

Civic win big ahead of Toyota Classic Final but Jabloteh lose

Attacking midfielders Sean de Silva and Qian Grosvenor scored a brace each as Central FC maintained its hold of pole position in the 2014-2015 Digicel Pro League (DPL) championship with a comfortable 4-0 win over Toyota Classic finalists Play Whe San Juan Jabloteh on Tuesday night at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.

While at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Point Fortin Civic, who must tackle Jabloteh from 8 pm on Friday at the Couva venue for the 2014 Toyota Classic crown, were celebrating a 4-1 win over cellar positioned St. Ann’s Rangers in their Round One Match Day Six encounter.

Jamille Boatswain, scorer of a semi-final hat-trick against WASA FC to help Civic reach the Toyota Classic Final, extended his scoring form with a double against Rangers, netting in the 22nd and 30th minutes, for the Reynold Carrington-coached Point Fortin club.

Forward Andre Alexis and defender Andre Ettienne also got on the score-sheet, scoring in the 23rd and 63rd minutes respectively, before Rangers got a consolation item in the 69th minute through Jared Bennett.

The result, however, Civic’s first maximum three points of the 2014-2015 DPL campaign, only improved their tally to four points in eight position, one point ahead of bottom of the table Rangers. But the southerners could celebrate their maiden trophy on Friday, in only their second season at the Pro League level, if they can extend a win against Jabloteh.

Central meanwhile, remained at the top of the DPL standings with an improved tally of 13 points, while defending champions DirecTV W Connection climbed two spots up the ladder into second with 10 points to their name.

Connection muscled out a 2-1 win over Defence Force in the second match contested at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, while Caledonia AIA and Police FC shared points in a 1-1 draw in the second match contested at the Ato Boldon Stadium.

Less than a minute into the contest, Connection forward Jerrel Britto sent a low strike inches wide of the far post and on the 10th minute Defence Force goalkeeper Andre Marchan pulled off a brilliant low save to deny forward Hashim Arcia.

Then on the 30th minute Arcia was denied by the upright after knocking down a Joevin Jones free-kick.

But a minute later Connection celebrated a 1-0 lead after an unlucky Marchan was wrong-sided by a deflected Jones free-kick following Curtis Gonzales foul on Mekeil Williams above the area.

Not long after, the 34th minute to be exact, Defence Force were celebrating the equaliser scored by an unlikely source, with ace forward Devorn Jorsling suspended on a red card.

Defender Glynn Franklyn the hero, when he buried, from close range, a Sean Narcis free-kick played in from the right for a 1-1 score.

Connection stormed again for the lead and in the 45th minute winger Neil Benjamin’s blast from the right crashed off the face of the crossbar.

But in the 51st minute Connection restored the lead, with a 2-1 score, when forward Jerrel Britto knocked in a Benjamin cross for what turned out the winner.

Not long after, the Defence Force’s rhythm posse arrived, and the sounds of the instruments definitely added to the soldiers’ tempo but finding that second equaliser never came.

In the earlier contest at the Port of Spain venue, Central found the back of the net with ease against Jabloteh’s early defensive approach.

Grosvenor, who was denied by the crossbar in the 12th minute, opened the “Central Sharks”’ account in the 20th minute.

The rising Central midfield talent latched onto a long clearance by goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams, raced into the Jabloteh area, rounded goalkeeper Shane Mattis, then slotted into an open net for a 1-0 lead.

Things got worse for Jabloteh – undefeated in the 2014-2015 DPL prior to kick – later slipping three spots down the standings into fifth.

De Silva made it 2-0 in the 24th minute with a neat turn just inside the area before blasting past a stunned Mattis.

Then in the 30th minute De Silva registered his second for a 3-0 advantage when he lunged in to meet a Darren Mitchell pass, on a quick counterattack by Central, to hit past a hapless Mattis.

Mattis was beaten again in the 51st minute before he was replaced injured by Raheem Belgrave two minutes later.

Grosvenor, gifted with an open net from close up, made no mistake to complete his double and Central’s 4-0 score after forward Dwight Quintero had rounded Mattis just outside the six yard area before setting up his teammate.

Both goal-scorers were at it again in the 68th minute when De Silva’s deflected crack at goal forced Belgrave into a save and from the resulting corner whipped in by the same player, Grosvenor struck the side netting.

As for Jabloteh’s closest to a consolation item, which never came, Jevon Morris ambitiously struck inches wide from distance in the second half, which included goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams dispossessing Johan Peltier at the goalmouth.

Round One Match Day Six Results

San Juan Jabloteh 0 vs Central FC 4 (Qian Grosvenor 20', 57', Sean de Silva 24', 30'), at the Hasely Crawford Stadium

Defence Force 1 (Glynn Franklyn 34') vs W Connection 2 (Alvin Jones 31', Jerrel Britto 51’), at the Hasely Crawford Stadium

St. Ann’s Rangers 1 (Jared Bennett 69’) vs Point Fortin Civic 4 (Jamille Boatswain 22’, 30’, Andre Alexis 23’, Andre Ettienne 63’), at the Ato Boldon Stadium

Caledonia AIA 1 (Nathan Lewis 57’) vs Police FC 1 (Todd Ryan 72’), at the Ato Boldon Stadium

Teams

San Juan Jabloteh—30. Shane Mattis (36. Raheem Belgrave 53rd), 13. Coneal Thomas (22. Calib Sturge 60th), 18. Jevon Morris, 4. Garth Thomas, 10. Kerry Baptiste (14. Shaquille Bertrand 53rd), 12. Brendon Boucaud, 6. Dario Holmes, 24. Adrian Reid, 17. Fabian Reid, 23. Brendon Figuera, 9. Johan Peltier

Unused substitutes—11. Bryan Bayliss, 19. Dillon Kirton, 15. Duran Dilworth, 7. Andell Noray

Coach—Keith Jeffrey

Central FC—21. Jan-Michael Williams, 5. Akeem Benjamin, 11. Darren Mitchel (19. Nathaniel Garcia 60th), 99. Dwight Quintero, 28. Miguel Romeo (7. Jason Marcano 66th), 9. Qian Grosvenor (14. Jean-Luc Rochford 77th), 15. Kaydion Gabriel, 17. Marcelle Francois, 10. Marvin Oliver, 3. Keion Goodridge, 8. Sean de Silva

Unused substitutes—30. Akel Clarke (GK), 23. Denzil Daniel, 20. Nicholas Dillon, 13. Seon Thomas

Coach—Zoran Vranes

Teams

Defence Force—28. Andre Marchan, 2. Glynn Franklyn, 4. Dave Long, 8. Curtis Gonzales (Yellow Card), 12. Jemel Sebro, 17. Ross Russell Jr.  (11. Akeem Roach 68th), 18. Sean Narcis (10. Josimar Belgrave 66th), 21. Aklie Edwards, 22. Jamali Garcia, 26. Richard Roy (16. Kellon Serrette 74th) 99. Jerwyn Balthazar

Unused substitutes—3. Keston Williams, 7. Balondemu Julius, 23. Kerry Joseph, 25. Sheldon Clarke (GK)

Coach—Ross Russell

W Connection—18. Julani Archibald, 2. Kurt Frederick, 3. Gerard Williams, 5. Mekeil Williams, 11. Tremain Shayn Paul, 12. Jerrel Britto (30. Aaquil Campbell 83rd), 14. Hashim Arcia, 29. Akeem Garcia (13. Devaughn Elliot 58th), 35. Martieon Watson, 39. Alvin Jones, 65. Neil Benjamin Jr. (16. Anselm Jackson 77th)

Unused substitutes—10. Yefer Steven Lozano, 22. Aquelius Sylvester, 34. Jabari Mitchell, 36. Triston Hodge

Coach—Stuart Charles Fevrier