Army look for first win in Pro League

DEFENCE FORCE will be looking for thier first points in both the senior and Under-20 divisions of the T&T Pro League in third round action today.

Under-20 matches will kick off at 5 pm with the seniors taking to the field two hours later. The Army-Coast Guard combination was defeated by W Connection and Joe Public in their opening two rounds of play, and would face an equally tough task against CL Financial San Juan Jabloteh at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo. Jabloteh’s U-20 unit have only collected one point from their two matches so far while the senior team — defending national champs —- are second on the standings after a 1-1 draw against Joe Public and a 3-2 win over South Starworld Strikers. And Jabloteh are tipped to win both matches, especially since Defence Force’s senior line-up has lacked their spark following the departure of national striker Jason Scotland.

W Connection will be vying for their third straight win among the seniors when they host Arima Fire at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva. With St Lucian striker Earl Jean back in its attack, Connection have tallied a maximum six points after a 1-0 triumph over Defence Force and a 3-0 hammering of “the Stallions” Caledonia AIA. Under-20 leaders Starworld Strikers will host reigning champs Joe Public at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium, Marabella, followed by the clash between both senior teams. At the Palo Seco Recreation Ground, South West Institute of Football (SWIF) meet Caledonia while North East Stars and Tobago United square off at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Arima.