WASA start East football defence

WASA Clean and White begin the defence of their Eastern Football Association Arthur “Jap” Brown Super League title against Athletico Sports Institute at Aranguez Savannah on Saturday when the 2003 season kicks off.

FA Trophy winners TSTT will start against Lair Falcon Crest at Valsayn Ground same day. This year the EFA have decided to drop the two-conference system and instead the action will be contested over two rounds involving all 14 teams. Originally the first round of the league was scheduled to kick off on June 7,  but because of a hiccup, the action will begin with third round matches. First round scheduled matches will be contested on June 25 instead, while second round fixtures will be played on July 2. Only one new club has joined the league this season. They are  Hearty Food Bulls. The FA Trophy series this season will be sponsored by Lucky Bakery, and there will also be the League Cup and President’s Cup competitions. Youth action will begin on July 5 in four age-groups Under-13; Under-15; Under-17 and Under-20.

First day fixtures: Joe Public vs BM Spurs, at Tacarigua; East/West Coaching School vs Maloney Two Touch, at Constantine Park; Athletico Sports Institute vs WASA Clean and White, at Aranguez; Delta Glass Young Hearts vs Samba Xtra Malta East San Juan United, at Boundary Road; TSTT vs Lair Falcon Crest, at Valsayn; Hearty Food Bulls vs Carib FC, at Arima Municipal Stadium; Crab Connection vs Police, at San Juan Secondary ground. All matches kick off at 4.15 pm.