Defence Force head coach Marvin Gordon says he welcomes the 2017 First Citizens Cup seeded draw unveiled during Wednesday’s launch, which pits his defending champions against San Juan Jabloteh in the quarterfinal round later this month.
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Jorsling, Gordon enjoy First Citizens success
![Defence Force posing with the 2016 First Citizens Cup Trophy and a winner's cheque for $110,000.](/images/stories/defence_force_fcb_cup_champions_2016.jpg)
DEVORN JORSLING and Marvin Gordon, ace striker and coach of Defence Force, were noticeably pleased on Friday night, after their team registered a 1-0 win over Ma Pau Stars to capture the 2016 First Citizens Cup.
Police complete First Citizens Cup semis matchups with 4-1 hammering of Civic
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Kadeem Riley scored on either side of the break as Police FC cruised into the semi-finals of the 2016 First Citizens Cup with a 4-1 hammering of Point Fortin Civic on Monday.
Edwards heads Defence Force to FCB Cup title
![Defence Force’s Aklie Edwards, third from left, beats Ma Pau Stars players, from left, Neil Mitchell, Elton John and Keryn Navarro to the ball to head home past goalkeeper Glenroy Samuel in the First Citizens Cup final at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo on Friday, December 2nd 2016. Defence Force won 1-0. PHOTO: Anthony Harris](/images/stories/edwards_aklie_defence_force_vs_ma_pau_stars_2016-12-02.jpg)
Veteran defender Aklie Edwards was in the perfect spot to head home a rebound as Defence Force captured its third First Citizens Cup title with an entertaining 1-0 win over Ma Pau Stars at the Hasely Craw-ford Stadium, Mucurapo on Friday night.
Central downed in Morvant shootout; Stephon Seepersad rises to the occasion
![Morvant Caledonia United goalkeeper Stephon Seepersad following his team’s 3-2 penalty kicks win over Central FC in their quarter-final clash of the 2016 First Citizens Cup on Sunday Nov. 13, 2016 at the Morvant Recreation Ground.](/images/stories/seepersad_stephon_vs_central_fc_2016-11-13.jpg)
Morvant Caledonia United are into the semi-finals of the 2016 First Citizens Cup. The two-time former champions edged Central FC 3-2 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw in their quarter-final clash on Sunday in Morvant.
Goal-hero Jorsling eager to lift First Citizens Cup again
![Devorn Jorsling, far right, is congratulated by Defence Force teammates.](/images/stories/jorsling_devorn_goal_hero.jpg)
Devorn Jorsling envisions his Defence Force side lifting the First Citizens Cup on Friday night at the Hasely Crawford Stadium when the Army/Coast Guard combination tackle Ma Pau Stars from 8pm in the 2016 final.
Ruthless Jorsling hits four against Rangers, Defence Force and Ma Pau Stars progress in First Citizens Cup
![Defence Force striker Devorn Jorsling, right, rides a sliding challenge by Morvant Caledonia United’s Anthony Charles during a Digicel Pro League clash at the Morvant Recreation Ground on Nov. 6, 2016.](/images/stories/jorsling_devorn_vs_morvant_caledonia_united_2016-11-06.jpg)
Defence Force forward Devorn Jorsling unleashed all his fury, netting all four goals in his side’s 4-2 win over St. Ann’s Rangers on Saturday as the Army/Coast Guard combination marched into the semi-finals of the 2016 First Citizens Cup.
Raging Jorsling and flying Samuel set up Defence Force-Ma Pau Stars First Citizens Cup final
![Devorn Jorsling celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot against Morvant Caledonia United to complete his hat-trick during the semi-finals of the First Citizens Cup on Nov. 27, 2016 at the Ato Boldon Stadium. Defence Force won the game 3-0. (Photo: www.ttproleague.com / Allan V. Crane/Caribbean Action Images)](/images/stories/jorsling_devorn_vs_morvant_caledonia_united_2016-11-27_01.jpg)
Defence Force are one win away from a third First Citizens Cup crowning thanks to a comprehensive hat-trick by striker Devorn Jorsling, taking his tally to an astounding seven goals in 2016 edition, to dispatch Courts Morvant Caledonia United 3-0 in Sunday’s semi-final double-header at the Ato Boldon Stadium.
Glenroy Samuel calls on Soca Warriors coach to take notice after steering Ma Pau Stars into First Citizens Cup quarters
![Ma Pau Stars goalkeeper Glenroy Samuel is celebrates with teammates after making a third consecutive save to earn his side a 3-1 penalty shootout win over San Juan Jabloteh following a 1-1 draw in their play-off clash of the First Citizens Cup on Nov. 8, 2016 at the Ato Boldon Stadium.](/images/stories/ma_pau_stars_vs_san_juan_jabloteh_2016-11-08_01.jpg)
Former Trinidad and Tobago Youth World Cup goalkeeper Glenroy Samuel was in remarkable form on Tuesday night with three saves in a penalty shootout to send Ma Pau Stars into the quarter-finals of the 2016 First Citizens Cup.