In a commanding display of skill and strategy, Jamaica’s Mt Pleasant FA secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago’s Defence Force FC in the first leg of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup semi-finals. The match, held at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain on Wednesday, saw Mt Pleasant FA take a formidable four-goal lead ahead of the return leg next week in Kingston. Raheem Edwards was the standout performer, netting a brace, while Warner Brown, Shaqueil Bradford, and Kimoni Bailey each contributed to the scoreline. Despite a late consolation goal by Kaihim Thomas for Defence Force FC, Mt Pleasant FA maintained their dominance throughout the game. This historic encounter marked the first meeting between the two teams in an international competition, with both making their semi-final debut. The return leg promises to be a thrilling showdown as Defence Force FC seeks to overturn the deficit.