The Trinidad and Tobago Premier Football League (TTPFL) reached its midway point with an electrifying round of matches on January 3, setting the stage for a tense championship battle. Miscellaneous Police FC preserved their precarious one-point advantage at the summit despite intense pressure from pursuing rivals.
Facing bottom-dwelling Terminix La Horquetta Rangers, Police FC demonstrated championship mentality with a commanding second-half performance. The league leaders broke the deadlock through Joevin Jones’ 50th-minute penalty conversion, followed by decisive strikes from Jabari Mitchell (54th) and Martieon Watson (77th). This comprehensive 3-0 victory extended Rangers’ defensive woes, marking their 23rd concession this season.
Club Sando maintained their pursuit with clinical efficiency, overcoming 1976 FC Phoenix 2-0 through late heroics. Shackeil Henry’s 85th-minute breakthrough preceded Luke Phillips’ injury-time finish, keeping the southern giants within striking distance while boasting the league’s superior goal difference at +19.
Defending champions Defence Force FC navigated a stern challenge from San Juan Jabloteh, emerging 3-1 victors in a tactical duel at Couva’s Ato Boldon Stadium. Kaihim Thomas’ early penalty (4th minute) was neutralized by Isaiah Leacock’s equalizer just before halftime. The Army/Coast Guard combination showcased their championship pedigree with second-half dominance, as Isaiah Garcia’s 68th-minute finish and Kevin Molino’s 85th-minute clincher secured three crucial points.
Prison Service FC reinforced their dark horse status with a 3-1 dismissal of Point Fortin Civic. Kyron Williams’ early opener was briefly canceled by Akeem Redhead’s penalty, but an immediate own goal and Weslie John’s 76th-minute sealer maintained Prisons’ fourth-place positioning.
The Central FC versus AC Port of Spain encounter yielded a 1-1 stalemate that hampered both clubs’ title aspirations. Daneil Cyrus’ 19th-minute header was quickly neutralized by Maurice Dick’s equalizer, with substitute Jaeden Bobb squandering a golden opportunity for AC POS late.
In a spectacular goal-fest, FC Eagles claimed their second consecutive victory by outlasting Morvant Caledonia United 4-3. Overcoming a two-goal deficit, the Cunupia outfit mounted a spectacular second-half resurgence through Dominic Douglas (57th), Josiah Edwards (66th), and veteran Ataullah Guerra (85th), surviving a nervy finale after Malachai Celestine’s stoppage-time consolation.
The TTPFL resumes on January 9 with Round 12, as the title race continues to intensify.