N/East Stars shine over Connection

NORTH EAST Stars caused the first major upset of the 2003 T&T Pro League with a 2-1 victory over W Connection in seventh round action yesterday. With that defeat at the Sangre Grande Recreation Ground, Connection failed to re-take the lead in the 10-team league. Connection are currently second with 14 points, two behind defending champs CL Financial San Juan Jabloteh who saw their encounter against Tobago United at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Malabar, Arima, postponed because the footballers from the sister isle lads failed to turn up. St Kitts striker George Isaac gave Connection the lead over North East Stars, but Guyanese defender Charles Pollard equalised for the hosts just before the half-time interval. And Pollard’s countryman, midfielder Randolph Jerome banged a penalty past Connection goalkeeper Alejandro Figueroa for the winner.

Last season’s MVP Andre Toussaint scored the only goal of the match in the 27th minute, as the consistent Joe Public edged Arima Fire 1-0 at the Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya, Tunapuna. And at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, Defence Force climbed into third position following their 3-1 win over cellar-placed Caledonia AIA, with goals from Sherman “Ants” Phillip, Kurt Williams and Russell Pope. Jerry John got the consolation for “The Stallions.” Under-20 results: JOE PUBLIC (6) vs ARIMA FIRE (0); NORTH EAST STARS (10 vs W CONNECTION (1).