![Defence Force FC’s captain Jamali Garcia (no.23) celebrated with Lloyd Andrews, and senior members of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force after they won the first T&T Premier Football League Knockout Cup final match against La Horquetta Rangers at the Diego Martin Sporting Complex in Diego Martin on Saturday, July 15th 2023. Match was drawn 3-3 in regulation time and Defence Force won 5-3 after extra time. PHOTO: Daniel Prentice Defence Force FC’s captain Jamali Garcia (no.23) celebrated with Lloyd Andrews, and senior members of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force after they won the first T&T Premier Football League Knockout Cup final match against La Horquetta Rangers at the Diego Martin Sporting Complex in Diego Martin on Saturday, July 15th 2023. Match was drawn 3-3 in regulation time and Defence Force won 5-3 after extra time. PHOTO: Daniel Prentice](/images/stories/defence_force_vs_la_horquetta_rangers_2023-07-15_01.jpg)
Defence Force FC has earned a reputation as the dominant force in Trinidad and Tobago’s football since its formation in 1974. The Regiment/Coast Guard unit won seven straight league titles from 1974 to 1978, today, they have 23 championships to brag about. The Army/coastguard team has also captured league and FA Cup doubles in ‘74, ‘81, ‘85, ‘89 and ‘96.