The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) premiership is heating up as Naparima College delivered a crucial 2-0 victory against league leaders St Benedict’s College on November 3. The match, held at Lewis Street in San Fernando, saw Naparima climb to second place in the standings, keeping their title aspirations alive. Strikers Jabari Rodriguez and Riquelme Phillips were the heroes of the day, scoring quick-fire goals in the 65th and 67th minutes, respectively. The win not only ended St Benedict’s impressive run of form but also tightened the race at the top of the 16-team table. Naparima now boasts two games in hand, making their title chase even more compelling. The game started cautiously, with both teams failing to capitalize on chances in the first half. However, Naparima emerged as a transformed side after the break, showcasing relentless attacking pressure. Phillips, despite missing an earlier opportunity, redeemed himself by capitalizing on a defensive error to score the second goal. St Benedict’s struggled to break through Naparima’s solid defense, with their attempts consistently thwarted. In another match, Malick Secondary School secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over St Anthony’s College, thanks to Jahda Riley’s match-winning strike in extra time. The SSFL premiership continues to deliver thrilling encounters as teams vie for the coveted title.
‘Naps’ rise to second after 2-0 win over SSFL leaders St Benedict’s
