Reigning Caribbean Soccer Union (CFU) Membership Protect champions Arnett Gardens FC wasted no time flexing their title credentials on Sunday night time, delivering a blistering 4-0 thrashing of Dublanc FC from Dominica in Group D motion on the Ato Boldon Stadium.
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It took simply 9 minutes for Arnett Gardens to attract first blood. Giovanni Taylor opened the scoring with a decisive strike from the highest of the 18-yard field, capitalizing on a sluggish Dublanc backline.
Then got here the Shai Smith present. The ahead netted a quickfire brace — first within the twelfth minute after a defensive miscue left him with a walk-in alternative, then once more within the sixteenth as Dublanc’s protection collapsed underneath stress. By the point the clock hit 17 minutes, the Jamaican aspect held a commanding 3-0 lead.
Dublanc’s troubles compounded when goalkeeper Jerome Burkard was stretchered off after a heavy collision within the field, changed by Jaheem Cuffy. Though Arnett Gardens dominated possession, they have been stored at bay till stoppage time, when substitute Chantomoi Taylor drove dwelling the ultimate dagger within the ninetieth+1 minute, sealing a commanding opening victory.
Franciscain flatten Doc’s United with ruthless 6-1 show
Within the different Group D conflict on the identical pitch, Membership Franciscain of Martinique ran riot over Doc’s United from Saint Lucia, cruising to a 6-1 demolition that left little question about their intentions.
Philippe Clervil set the tone early, discovering the online in simply the third minute, shortly adopted by Mathis Priam a minute later to make it 2-0. Christof Jougon added a 3rd with an outstanding Thirty eighth-minute free kick, and whereas Sylvanus James pulled one again for Doc’s within the 54th, it solely provoked a extra ruthless response.
Two minutes later, Johnny Marajo re-established the three-goal cushion. Axel Delor made it 5 within the 84th, and Priam, finishing his brace, coolly slotted dwelling a penalty in added time to cap off the rout.
AC Port of Spain edge Students in late drama
Over on the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, AC Port of Spain needed to dig deep to beat a spirited Students Worldwide FC aspect, in the end pulling off a 2-1 victory in a tightly contested affair.
The Trinidad and Tobago outfit struck first within the twenty eighth minute via Josiah Wilson, who completed with aplomb. However the lead was worn out early within the second half when Christopher Brown netted a deserved equalizer for Students.
With the sport hanging within the steadiness, it was Jean-Heim McFee who offered the decisive second, scoring within the eighty fifth minute to make sure three hard-earned factors for the house aspect.
A match of firepower: CFU Membership Protect off to a roaring begin
With 12 objectives throughout three matches, the opening spherical of the 2024 CFU Membership Protect showcased the colourful expertise and attacking aptitude Caribbean golf equipment are bringing to Trinidad and Tobago. Arnett Gardens’ relentless tempo, Franciscain’s ending masterclass, and Port of Spain’s gritty triumph all sign an exhilarating match forward — one the place no lead is secure and no second predictable.
Because the group stage unfolds, followers can anticipate extra fireworks, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable objectives in a match already bursting with potential.
