SSFL round up reports (30-Sept-09)

Mucurapo were up 3-0 after first half goals from Kaejay Ramdoo and Trevon McIntosh and a second half strike from Jamal Williams. Duane Muckette scored a consolation goal for the visitors.

Mucurapo now lead the North Zone with 16 points, just 1 point ahead of St Anthony's and QRC in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.

Woodbrook and Trinity share the points: Woodbrook 1 - 1 Trinity

Things heat up in the North Zone relegation zone as Woodbrook and Trinity had to be content with a point each after Wednesday's match at the Hasley Crawford Training Ground.

The game drew 1-1 with Jameel Neptune scoring for the hometeam. Both teams are now tied at the bottom of the table with 2 points with Woodbrook having the slight edge on goal difference.

Fatima face Woodbrook on Saturday 3rd October when North Zone action resumes. The other 4 teams seeking the North Zone title all face off on the 3rd when rivals QRC and CIC battle at QRC Grounds and St Anthony's get back into action when they host leaders, Mucurapo.

CIC and Fatima in thrilling draw: St Mary's 1 - 1 Fatima

Ten man St Mary's and Fatima drew 1-1 in front of a packed house on Wednesday at CIC Grounds. Despite the low scoreline fans were treated as the game featured end to end action with both teams constantly pushing forward in an evenly matched contest.

Fatima could have taken the lead after just 3 minutes when Anslem Jackson struck a brilliant free kick on target, but CIC's goalkeeper, Raheem Belgrave, at full stretch, just managed to put it out for a corner.

Fatima eventually would take the lead via a free kick, but it would go down as an own goal, after Marvin Baptiste hit a powerful, low drive from the set piece which appeared to be going way off target, but the ball struck the ankle of an unfortunate CIC defender before wrongfooting Belgrave completely and making it's way into the CIC goal.

Neither team could add to their tally before the break despite the game's high tempo. The second half resumed pretty much where the first half ended with both teams continuing to surge from one end of the pitch to the other.

But the fans would have to wait until the 76th minute to see another goal and it was Sergio Braveboy who pulled CIC level after a blunder between Fatima's goalkeeper, John Thomas and a Fatima defender resulted in a loose ball in the penalty area. Braveboy pounced and rode off a challenge before blasting the ball into the empty goal to level the scores.

The celebration was short-lived however as less than a minute after Jason Mendez was sent off for the home team after picking up his second yellow. Both teams continued to carve out opportunities but the goalkeepers were definitely the heroes for both teams as they continued to deny scoring chance after scoring chance.

CIC had the best chance to win in stoppage time when an Appoo corner fell to Dillon Kirton, unmarked in the Fatima 6 yard box, but he uncharacteristically blasted his effort over the bar, much to the relief of the Fatima supporters. CIC slip 1 spot to number 4 in the North, on 14 points. Fatima remain in 5th just 1 point behind.

South Zone Round Up.

Presentation top in South: Presentation 1 - 0 St Benedict's

South has a new leader and it's Presentation College who climbed to the top after a tough 1 - 0 victory over their rivals St. Benedict's on Wednesday. Tristan Khan continues his good goalscoring run as he netted the winner at Mannie Ramjohn Stadium. Presentation have 17 points and are now 2 points clear over 2nd place St Benedict's.

Vessigny sink Naparima: Vessigny 2 - 1 Naparima

Terece Marshall and Adisa Sorrillo gave Vessigny a memorable victory on Wednesday when they defeated defending champions, Naparima by 2-1 in Vessigny. Shahdon Winchester got the visitors on the scoreboard when he converted a penalty.

The result is Naparima's 2nd defeat in a row and would surprise many pundits who would have predicted this to be a routine victory for them based on past performances. Vessigny now sit in 6th spot with 7 points, 2 points above Siparia while Naparima slip to 3rd in the South Zone with 14 points, still very much within striking distance as they seek to retain their title.

Princes Town edge Shiva - Princes Town 1 - 0 Shiva

Kerron Ayers found himself on the scoreboard again for Princes Town as they edged Shiva Boys by 1-0 at Princes Town Grounds on Wednesday. Princes Town sit in 5th spot in the South with 8 points and have a little breathing room as they are now 3 points away from bottom placed, Siparia. Shiva sit in 4th, tied with Princes Town on points but possess the superior goal difference.

Presentation and Naparima face tricky road trips when South Zone action kicks back off with trips to Siparia and Shiva respectively on Saturday 3rd October. Princes Town and Vessigny are also in action on that date in what should be a fierce encounter as both teams seek to ensure they avoid the drop.

East Round Up

Arima shock St Augustine: Arima 1 - 0 St Augustine

Arima defeated East Zone leaders, St Augustine, by 1-0 on Wednesday at the Larry Gomes Stadium to pick up 3 important points as they seek to escape the relegation zone. A late goal from Daniel Reid was enough to sink the giants and see Arima claw their way up a spot into 5th place in the East Zone. St Augustine remain firmly in control in the East despite the result on 19 points, 5 points clear of 2nd place San Juan.

El Do miss chance to catch up: Toco 3 - 1 El Dorado

El Dorado went down 3-1 on Wednesday to a spirited Toco team at Toco Grounds and missed a glorious opportunity to pull themselves closer to St Augustine as they seek to compete for the title. Keish Charles struck twice for Toco with Kirton Wallace adding a third while Xavier Ravanales put the visitors on the scoreboard. Toco pull closer but stay bottom in the East, still trailing Arima and Sangre Grande in the battle to stay up. The defeat also cost El Dorado the second spot in the division and they slip to 3rd with 13 points.

San Juan back in hunt: Trinity 0 - 3 San Juan

San Juan picked up three big points on Wednesday after defeating Trinity by 3-0 at Trincity Grounds. The victory propels them into 2nd spot in the East and within 5 points of league leaders, St Augustine. Curtly Dodds scored a hattrick for the visitors. Trinity remain in 4th with the result on 11 points.

East Zone is back in action with El Dorado and Arima clashing on Saturday 3rd October. Sangre Grande and Toco also square off in a crucial relegation battle while St Augustine seek to make amends for their defeat when they host Trinity.

Central Zone Round Up

Presentation keep pace with leaders: Presentation 3 - 0 Marabella

Presentation drew level with Central Zone leaders, Carapichaima, on points on Wednesday after an impressive 3-0 victory over Marabella at Presentation Grounds. Strikes from Derone Davis, Satyam Pollard and Isaiah Tidd gave the hometeam all 3 points and they now sit in second place with 10 points, trailing leaders, Carapichaima, on goal difference. Marabella hang on to 3rd spot with 7 points in Central.

Waterloo off the mark: Gasparillo 1 - 1 Waterloo

Waterloo pick up their first point of the season with a 1-1 draw on Wednesday, away to Gasparillo. Waterloo opened the scoring through Stephen Burton but the Gasparillo last stopper, Gerald Ruiz, equalized off of a set piece. Gasparillo sit in 4th spot in Central with 5 points, 4 points clear of Waterloo with 1 point.

Carapichaima get back in action on Saturday 3rd October and will undoubtedly be seeking to reestablish their lead at the top of the table when they host Gasparillo. Marabella and Waterloo battle in the second fixture carded for that date.

Tobago Round Up

Signal Hill and Goodwood in 8 goal thriller: Signal Hill 5 - 3 Goodwood

Goals were the order of the day when Signal Hill hosted Goodwood on Wednesday at Bon Accord with Signal Hill running out 5-3 winners. Nariel Wilson scored a double for the home team and he was joined on the scoreboard by Anderson Taylor, Dareem Moore and Runako Jack.

Rondell Winchester also bagged a pair of goals for Goodwood with Daniel Rochford rounding up the scoring. Goodwood remain rooted to the bottom of the Tobago Zone with 1 point while Signal Hill rise to 3rd with the result on 6 points.
 
Roxborough and Scarborough share spoils: Roxborough 1 - 1 Scarborough

Roxborough and Scarborough drew 1-1 on Wednesday at Roxborough. Akil Scott scored for Roxborough while Rodney Cabey was on target for Scarborough.

Roxborough slips to 4th spot in the Tobago with 5 points, but now have a bit more breathing room at the bottom of the table. Scarborough hang on to 2nd spot with 7 points, but have it all to do as they trail leaders Mason Hall by 5 points.

Mason Hall host Roxborough when Tobago action resumes on Saturday 3rd October, while Goodwood make the trip to Scarborough in what is a must-win game for both teams.

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