Joe Public in East FA semi-finals

JOE PUBLIC, the Eastern Lions, roared into the semi-finals of the Lucky Bakery-sponsored Eastern Football Association FA Trophy series on a toss of coin. And Carib FC advanced on kicks from the penalty spot 5-3 over Crab Connection.

Shirohn Noreiga gave the Eastern Lions the lead in Tuesday’s game at Squadron ground, Arouca, but Marlon Sorzano grabbed the equaliser for Samba Xtra Malt East San Juan United and when the final whistle came the scoreline was still knotted up 1-1. Penalty kicks were ordered, and at the end of five attempts, the score was still tied 5-5, when the referee tossed the coin and Joe Public won. Kevin Monroe scored for The Crabs in their game against the brewery Boys at St Augustine Senior Comprehensive ground, only for Maurice Sampson to find the equalising goal. With the light fading fast, the referee went straight into kicks from the penalty spot, and Carib out-scored their rivals 5-3 to move on. TSTT held on to a Kevin Pinder goal to oust Athletico Sports Institute 1-0 at Valsayn ground. But Hearty Foods Bulls whipped BM Spurs 4-2, with Kevin David, Adrian Nunez, Ray Badal and Carlisle Pantin scoring for the winners.  Curtis Gomez and Britto Reyes got goals for Spurs. Semi-final matches will be played on September 16, with Bulls meeting TSTT at the Arima Municipal Stadium ground and Joe Public taking on Carib FC at Squadron ground, Arouca.  Both games kick off at 4 pm.