Rangers trounce Defence Force in Youth Pro League

Action was in the Under-17 Division, with Rangers moving up to third place with the victory, at the Trinity College East Ground in Trincity.

Naphtali Carrington broke the deadlock in the third minute while national Under-17 midfielder Che Benny, who recently won a trip to witness this Sunday’s English Premier League match between hosts Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford (courtesy of his exploits at the Flow Ultimate Football Experience), extended the lead in the 74th minute.

Nkosi Salandy notched Rangers’ third goal in the 82nd and Kesean St Rose ended the rout with an item in the 90th.

San Juan Jabloteh stayed top of the standings despite a 2-2 draw with Club Sando at the Grand Chemin Recreation Ground in Moruga.

Jardel Sinclair (38th) and Ronaldo Mc Intosh (53rd) found the back of the net for Sando but Jabloteh responded with late strikes from Brandon Semper (76th) and Trevin Thomas (85th).

Second-placed W Connection were also held to a draw - a 1-1 scoreline against Central FC at the D’Abadie Recreation Ground in Arouca.

Central went ahead through Dorian Sampson in the 53rd but Connection replied 20 minutes later through Tyrike Andrews.

North East Stars and Police battled to a 2-2 draw at the Ojoe Road Recreation Ground in Sangre Grande. The hosts had an early advantage through John Paul Rochford (first) and Jaydon Prowell (fifth) but Police rallied with goals from Romario Burke (61st) and Jabari Boyce (73rd).

Point Fortin Civic registered a 3-0 win, by default, over hosts Morvant Caledonia United at the Maracas Recreation Ground, St Joseph..”