Connection poised for U-17 football title

W CONNECTION are on the fringe of snatching Carapichaima Under-17 Super Football League title.

And prize winners will collect their awards at a ceremony at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Balmain, Couva on March 9 from 5.30 pm. Prior to the ceremony, there will be a game between an All Star Carapichaima team and the national U-17 squad from 2 pm, followed by the knockout final at 4 pm. Long time league leaders Superstar Rangers were held to a 2-2 draw by Cap Off Youths in the penultimate round on Saturday last, to leave the way open for Connection. Rangers current head the standings with 16 points, but with one game left against RSSR FA, Connection have 15 points and could take the title with victory.
Emelio Smith opened the scoring for Cap Off in the 33rd minute, but Josimar Belgrave knotted up the scores in the 39th.

Kemuel Rivers restored the Cap Off lead in the 40th minute, but Rangers were not to be denied, and Emmanuel Joseph got their second equaliser in the 42nd minute. But the game between W Connection and RSSR FA was postponed following an accident involving the vehicle in which the FA players were travelling. In other action, Blackbox swamped Edinburgh 500 7-1, with Richard Roy scoring a hat-trick in the 59th, 63rd and 67th minutes, while Orlando Alexander got a double in the 26th and 52nd minutes.  Devon Wilson scored the other goal in the 31st.  T. Terryson got the Edinburgh consolation in the 33rd minute. Meanwhile, Edinburgh are set to face Blackbox again in the knockout series on March 1 from 2.15 pm.  RSSR FA tangle with W Connection from 4.15 pm same day. And on March 2, Gasparillo Youths meet Cap Off Youths from 2.15 pm, and St. Mary’s FX take on Superstar Rangers from 4.15 pm.