D/Force draw 2-2 vs Joe Public

DEFENCE FORCE were held to a 2-2 draw by “the Eastern Lions” Joe Public in their rescheduled 26th round fixture in the T&T Pro League at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Malabar, Arima.

Following Wednesday night’s match, the Army-Coast Guard combination remain fourth on the standings with 44 points from 28 matches while the Macoya-based club are seven points behind in sixth spot. CL Financial San Juan Jabloteh head the standings with 68 points, seven more than W Connection. Striker Christian Freitas put the Eastern Lions ahead in the 11th minute but quick goals by Corey Rivers, in the 55th, and Vincent Garcia three minutes later, put Defence Force in the ascendancy. But their lead will not last however, as ex-national Under-17 midfielder Ochieng Abosi found the mark in the 79th. And St Anthony’s College midfielder Clevon George registered a hat-trick, scoring in the 32nd, 42nd and 76th minutes, as the Army-Coast Guard combination prevailed 3-0 in their Under-20 matchup against the Lions.