Connection capture TT Cup double

W CONNECTION won both the Boys Under-15 and Under-17 titles at the second annual Trinidad and Tobago Cup football tournament concluded at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Malabar, Arima on Friday.

The Southerners had tough challenges in each decider, with their Under-15 squad edging FC Santa Rosa 3-2 in the final while their Under-17 unit needed penalty kicks to defeat Starworld Strikers by a similar scoreline. Kevon Knights netted a double for the Arima-based Santa Rosa team but his efforts were in vain as Silas Spann, Akeem Collins and Aaron Dowling gave Connection one trophy on the day. And the other piece of silverware was secured after the penalty shootout when the Connection lads and their Starworld opponents battled to a 0-0 tie after full-time.