TT dethroned as CFU Under-20 champs

Defending champions Trinidad and Tobago were knocked out of the competition by Antigua 5-4 on penalties while Haiti defeated Bermuda 3-0 in semi-final matches Friday night.

Antigua and TT played to a goal less score line after regulation and extra time before the penalty kick battle ensued.

The Benne Boys were perfect from the spot and won the chance to compete for the regional crown. For the young Soca Warriors, midfielder Kareem Riley was the unlucky player with the sole miss from the penalty spot.

There was a touch of controversy as the match official ordered a retake after Trinidad and Tobago goalkeeper Denzil Smith blocked the first Antiguan effort.

For the Antiguans, their semi-final victory was a moment of history since they have never played in a Caribbean Cup final at any level.

TT’s coach Brian Williams says his charges are disappointed that they did not get the chance to defend their Under-20 Caribbean title.

“It’s a disappointment yes, that we had to lose the match in the manner in which we did from the penalty kicks,” Williams said.

“I felt we had good enough chances during the regular period of play to take the game but we were not as efficient as I would have liked. It is unfortunate that we had to end up in penalty kicks and then it was any team’s match at that stage.” TT will play Bermuda in a battle for third place today.