Indy Premier SC from the United States continues their commanding performance at the DecembHER Football – Jewels of the Caribbean tournament, delivering an emphatic 8-0 victory against Trinidad and Tobago’s Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Future Stars XI in under-17 girls’ competition on December 17. The match, held at Sangre Grande recreation ground, showcased Indy’s offensive prowess as they established a 4-0 lead by the 39th minute before adding four additional goals in the second half.
Attacking midfielder Ashlyn Bazile spearheaded the offensive onslaught with a impressive hat-trick, while substitute Kori Brown and attacker Olivia Jones contributed two goals each. Winger Zoey Montgomery initiated the scoring spree with an eighth-minute goal, despite having previously recorded three offside goals against Trinidad and Tobago’s national under-17 team during their 4-0 opening victory on December 15 at Hasely Crawford Stadium.
In the under-20 division, Indy Premier secured a 2-0 win against Trinidad and Tobago’s national under-20 team on December 16 in Couva. Goals from Tori Brewer and captain Cadence Conrad secured the victory, though the match revealed competitive elements despite the scoreline. Under the guidance of newly appointed national women’s team coach Damian Briggs, Trinidad and Tobago’s under-20 squad demonstrated promising attacking potential through forwards Tyesha Griffith, Sonia Lamarre, Mariah Williams, and last year’s golden boot winner Orielle Martin.
The hosts created numerous scoring opportunities throughout the match, with Williams volleying over the bar within the first minute of play. However, defensive strategies involving build-up play from the back proved costly when goalkeeper Sadiel Antoine’s errant pass led to Brewer’s opening goal in the 22nd minute. Conrad extended the lead with a spectacular 30-yard looping shot in the 54th minute that sailed over Antoine’s reach.
Despite maintaining a clean sheet, Indy’s goalkeepers Teagan Leihgeber and substitute Gwyneth Provost were tested multiple times, making crucial saves against Martin, Steele, and Archer in the second half. The tournament continues with Indy Premier’s under-20 team facing Jamaica on December 18 at Hasely Crawford Stadium, while Trinidad and Tobago’s under-20 squad seeks their first victory against TT Women’s League Football United XI simultaneously.