Though still early in the season, Naparima College and Malick Secondary, top of the table clash, is set to be an exciting one although they will face-off at an unfamiliar territory when they meet today in the Premiership Division of the Shell/First Citizens Secondary Schools Football League.
Both teams will travel to Trinity College East grounds in Trincity and square-off from 3.30 pm in round-four action for the top spot in the division.
Malick is currently among three teams within one point of the reigning champion Naparima, which sits on top of the 15-team standings with seven points from three matches from two wins and a draw. The leader enters the fray having most recently defeated St Benedict’s College 3-0 in their midweek clash. This after dropping two points against East Mucurapo (2-2) and a win against St Mary's College (3-0) in their opener.
Opponent Malick has had a dream start and has six points from its first two matches after defeating Speyside (5-0) and Trinity Moka (2-1). Its third-round match against Trinity College East was rescheduled due to a waterlogged field in Trincity.
The other two teams keeping things interesting are Presentation College and Queen’s Royal College (QRC), who both have six points from three matches - two wins and a loss.
The presentation will meet St Benedict’s College, which has three points after three rounds of matches. The currently 10th-place St Benedict's will be looking to add some intrigue if it can upset the third-placed "Pres" at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella
QRC, with two wins and a loss, will host St Anthony’s College. The "Westmoorings Tigers" has had a steady start including a win and a draw from their two outings so far.
Premiership Division
Round four (Start time 3.30 pm)
Trinity College Moka vs Speyside, Moka, Maraval
St Augustine vs Carapichaima East, St Augustine
Queens Royal College vs St Anthony’s College, QRC ground
St Benedict’s College vs Presentation College, Mannie Ramjohn Stadium
Malick vs Naparima, Trinity East ground
San Juan North vs Trinity College East, San Juan
St Mary’s College vs Pleasantville, St Mary's ground
East Mucurapo Secondary - bye
Latest Standings after round three
Pl Team P W D L GF GA GD PTS
1 Naparima College 3 2 1 0 8 2 6 7
2 Malick 2 2 0 0 7 1 6 6
3 Presentation College 3 2 0 1 10 2 8 6
4 Queen’s Royal College 3 2 0 1 7 9 -2 6
5 East Mucurapo 3 1 2 0 7 3 4 5
6 Trinity College East 2 1 1 0 4 3 1 4
7 St Anthony’s College 2 1 1 0 8 2 6 4
8 Carapichaima East 2 1 1 0 3 2 1 4
9 Pleasantville 3 1 0 2 4 6 -2 3
10 St Benedict’s College 3 1 0 2 5 7 -2 3
11 Speyside High 3 1 0 2 3 13 -10 3
12 Trinity College Moka 3 1 0 2 3 9 -6 3
13 St Augustine 3 0 2 1 4 6 -2 2
14 San Juan North 2 0 0 2 1 3 -2 0
15 St Mary’s College 3 0 0 3 2 10 -8 0