In a thrilling TT Premier Football League encounter on December 10, Caledonia AIA delivered a stunning performance to defeat AC Port of Spain 3-2 at St James Police Barracks. The victory propelled Caledonia from ninth to seventh position in the 12-team standings, while AC Port of Spain missed a crucial opportunity to advance to fourth place.
The match showcased Caledonia’s explosive counter-attacking strategy, with Tobago forward Jariel Arthur emerging as the standout performer. Arthur opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a precise right-footed finish after connecting with Malachi Celestine’s setup during a rapid transition. Despite AC Port of Spain’s equalizer through defender Mario Williams’ header in the 16th minute, Arthur restored Caledonia’s advantage with a spectacular right-footed volley in the 32nd minute.
AC Port of Spain fought back valiantly, with striker Shackiel Henry netting his fifth season goal just before the hour mark to level the score at 2-2. However, Celestine secured the victory for Caledonia in the 67th minute with a clinical finish past veteran goalkeeper Marvin Phillip, completing a remarkable attacking combination that began with Arthur’s through pass.
In the subsequent match of the double-header, MIC Central FC Reboot and Terminix La Horquetta Rangers played to a goalless draw. Central FC dominated proceedings but failed to convert numerous opportunities, including a point-blank miss by Jameel Neptune in stoppage time. Rangers goalkeeper Jadel Poon-Lewis delivered an exceptional performance with multiple crucial saves.
The league action continues on December 12 at Phase 2 La Horquetta Recreation Grounds, featuring defending champions Defence Force against second-placed Prisons FC, followed by Rangers versus San Juan Jabloteh. The current standings show Police FC and Prisons FC tied at 16 points atop the table, while Eagles FC remains at the bottom with just one point from six matches.