Minor Leagues

Maracas United rallied from a goal down in as early as the second minute to defeat Cosmos United 2-1 and capture the Over-40 division league and ’Big Four’ titles at Arima Velodrome last Friday evening.

National Gas Company (NGC) defeated Industrial Plant Services Limited (IPSL) on penalty kicks on Friday night to take the Super Industrial Services (SIS) football title and a first prize of $10,000. Work at the Point Lisas Industrial Estate stood still for a couple of hours as workers converged at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva to witness the Grand Finals. The game was played at a fast pace although both teams found it difficult to score and even after extra time, no one was able to get the ball into the back of the net.

Michael Waldron notched a second half double as Spain Slappers came from behind to whip MAASH Internationals 3-1 in a knockout fixture of the Eddie Hart Football League last week, while South Eastern Connections put in a grand display against Bon Air FC before bowing out in extra time 3-1 to the defending champions in a thriller at the same the venue.

CUREPE BASA whipped Dream Team 3-0 as the Under-23 category when the Curepe Football League continued on November 12.

Dathea FC moved into the semi-finals of the SPORTT-sponsored Tyro Sports Club Football League Big Eight with a 2-1 victory over Foundation.

FLATROCK made a big start to the SPORTT-sponsored Tyro Sports Club Football League. They recently crushed Bosnia 4-1.

Kareem Charles notched a beaver-trick as Dathea FC crushed Swamp Connection 11-0 as the Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SPORTT)- sponsored Tyro Sports Club Open Football League continued at San Juan recently.

An appeal has been made for the youths of Mayaro to take up sports scholarships offered by energy company bpTT.