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St Ann's Rangers left it until late but chairman Richard Fakoory would not mind too much as his charges stormed to a 4-1 T&T Pro League win over Defence Force yesterday at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Malabar.

 

The score was tied at one apiece with 15 minutes remaining before a speculative effort from Rangers captain Josimar Belgrave and a red card to army defender Corey Rivers opened the floodgate. The final result flattered the St Ann's outfit, who rode their luck at times but it was in keeping with the form of both sides this season.
Rangers met kickoff on the crest of a five-match unbeaten run. In contrast, Defence Force had one win from eight league fixtures with a paltry five goals scored--the lowest in the Pro League.
Defence Force coach Kerry Jamerson may have feared the worse when his soldiers trailed after just 16 minutes. A brilliant lofted pass from Grenadian international Ricky Charles sent Keyon Edwards clear and he rounded the opposing goalkeeper to open the scoring.
Abiola Clarence nearly doubled Rangers' advantage when his deflected shot skimmed the bar in the 35th minute. But their play had dipped considerably long before the regiment equalised through midfielder Chris Durity in the 59th minute.
Durity's strike was the first Defence Force league goal this season that is not credited to striker Devon Jorsling. Jamerson's troops were buzzing but could not capitalise and Belgrave returned Rangers' advantage with a low shot that opposing keeper Selwyn George failed to keep out.
A straight red card to Rivers sealed their fate as substitute Shem McFarlane extended their advantage with a fierce header in the 83rd minute. Charles applied the icing in stoppage time. The St Ann's club can do little wrong at the minute.