W Connection got off to a perfect start on Sunday, when the 2014 Youth Pro League season kicked off, with wins at every division.
Connection opened with an incredible 9-0 win over Police at the Under 14’s division with a pair of goals each by Nikel Rawlins (16th and 33nd minutes), Jarelle Steadman (17th and 34th minutes) and Jevaughn Humphrey (40th and 41st minutes), while Kyjuan Sampson (23rd minute), Deneilson Benjamin (44th minute) and Christian Rasome (55th minute) picked up an item each for the Leonson Lewis coached-youngsters.
But at the Under 16 division – coached another former Trinidad and Tobago international, Brian Williams – forward Anthony Herbert was the star of the day netting an impressive five goals (5th, 24th, 32nd, 40th and 55th minutes) while teammate Isaiah Hudson grabbed a double (53rd and 46th minute) in Connection’s 7-0 hammering of Police FC at the St. James Barracks ground.
Then at the Under 18’s/Reserve division, coached by former Connection star players Jose Luis Seabra and Clyde Leon, the Couva based-club wrapped up their trip to north Trinidad with a 3-2 win, which they had to hold on for, following two late goals by Police.
Martieon Watson opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 21st minute, and senior team player Mikaeel Jem Gordon doubled the advantage by the 37th minute, before Yafeu Rougier made it 3-0 a minute inside the second period.
Police stormed back with goals by Andell Andrews and senior team player Christon Thomas in the 77th and 82nd minutes respectively, but were short of the equalizer.
Connection now leads the U-14 and U-16 standings after Round One Match Day One, while rivals San Juan Jabloteh stands at the top of the U-18/Reserve table.
Jabloteh finished 5-2 winners over home-side St. Ann’s Rangers at Trinity College ground in Moka, in a contest inclusive of three penalties and an own goal.
Much earlier in the day, Jabloteh hammered the St. Ann’s club 8-0 in the U13 division, but slipped to a 2-1 defeat in the U-16 division.
Caledonia AIA also got off to a good start with 3-0 and 2-1 wins over Central FC in the U-16 and U-18/Reserve divisions, and won by default in the U-13.
While down at the Mahaica Oval in Point Fortin, home-side and debutants Point Fortin Civic were undefeated against North East Stars.
Civic finished 1-1 at both the U13 and U18/Reserve divisions and edged the Sangre Grande club 3-2 at the U16 level.
Youth Pro League 2014 Round One Match Day One results [Sunday 9 March]
UNDER 14 DIVISION
Police FC 0—9 W Connection
Nikel Rawlins (16’), (33’), Jarelle Steadman (17’), (34’), Kyjuan Sampson (23’), Jevaughn Humphrey (40’), (41’), Deneilson Benjamin (44’), Christian Rasome (55’)
Caledonia AIA 3—0 Central FC
Caledonia AIA won by default
St. Ann’s Rangers 0—8 San Juan Jabloteh
Tyrese Bailey (7’), Nickel Orr (21’), Nicholas Romany (32’), Jarved Elcocl (42’), Kesean St. Rose (44’), Own goal (46’), Jodel Brown (52’), (65’)
Mahaica Oval, Point Fortin
Point Fortin Civic 1—1 North East Stars
Arziki Moore (46’) ; Adriel Williams (45’)
UNDER 16 DIVISION
Police FC 0—7 W Connection
Anthony Herbert (5’), (24’), (32’), (40’), (55’), Isaiah Hudson (53’), (46’)
Caledonia AIA 3—0 Central FC
Marcus Berot (21’), Mikel Walkes (26’), Jabari Meyers (43’)
St. Ann’s Rangers 2—1 San Juan Jabloteh
Raheam Borde (31’), Tekay Hoyce (64’) ; Alexander Jeankean (33’)
Point Fortin Civic 3—2 North East Stars
Mathew Khan (15’), Joel Stephen (57’), (69’) ; Keston James (22’ penalty), Davidson Lawrence (71’)
UNDER 18/RESERVE DIVISION
Police FC 2—3 W Connection
Andell Andrews (77’), Christon Thomas (82’) ; Martieon Watson (21’ penalty), Mikaeel Gordon (37’), Yafeu Rougier (46’)
Caledonia AIA 2—0 Central FC
Own goal (17’), Nicholas Mercano (75’) ; Kareem Garcia (28’)
St. Ann’s Rangers 2—5 San Juan Jabloteh
Kadeem Corbin (13’ penalty), Josh Toussaint (29’) ; Akeem Garcia (9’), own goal (49’), Josiah Trimmingham (53’), Brent Sam (63’penalty), Marcus Gomez (70’ penalty)
Point Fortin Civic 1—1 North East Stars
Jamille Boatswain (89’) ; Jamal Francis (1’)