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“I was not expecting so many teams and I am very thankful for the crowd support. Two first-half goals by Maya Matouk and Alexia Ali clinched the title for Unknown.įront Line Empire of St Ann’s, who were a surprise finalist, having lost two preliminary matches, found their groove in the semi-final, and challenged Who is Next of Plymouth in the men’s final.įront Line Empire were on the defence for most of the 20-minute final, but heroic goalkeeping and a first-half goal by Noel Williams were enough to settle the result despite the partisan home support.Īfter a break for two years, due to covid19, national women’s football captain Karyn Forbes, who is the brainchild of the tournament, was happy with the outcome. The women’s final came down to an all-Trini match-up between Unknown, comprising past and current national players, versus Police FC. National footballer Karyn Forbes at the Kick it with Karyn football tournament on Sunday in Plymouth. The rivalry was frenetic during the 14-minute preliminary games, and the referees did an excellent job of keeping play moving. The action heated up on Monday with the men and women’s teams vying for $15,000 and $5,000, respectively. “It was frustrating for the players and coaches, but we did not take it personal. We tried for some parents to send the documents via social media, but that did not work out.” A spokesperson of 1976 Phoenix said, “We went with two teams to participate, but some players did not have their birth paper. Unfortunately, a few youth teams missed out on the opportunity to compete, owing to strict requirements of the tournament.

I want to also thank Karyn Forbes for staging the tournament, and wish her all success in the future.” “The parents’ support was phenomenal because, at this stage of children’s development, parental support is needed. Marcelle was also high in praise for the parents’ support and Forbes for staging the tournament. It is really humbling, after all the hard work the kids put in and the commitment from the staff, it was nice to see the players express themselves the way they did today.” Marcelle was elated over the performance of his club: “I feel really happy. They overcame IATF Youth Academy of Trinidad 2-1, in the under-14 finals. Jaric Titans did secure a trophy on the day. Two goals in each half from Jaeden Anthony powered Blastaz to victory in the under-12 finals versus Jaric Titans. Zarie Mc Millan and Amani Hopkins, both of Blastaz, were adjudged the best striker and goalkeeper, respectively. The Downie Marcelle-coached team also got the better of Cox Coaching School of Trinidad, in the under ten, round-robin division. Blastaz defeated Jaric Titans 3-1, in the under-eight finals, following a double strike from Juric Sampson and a third from Zackery Anthony. The tournament kicked off at midday on Sunday with the youth teams taking centre stage.Īfter a pulsating afternoon of action in the seven-a-side competition, on two playing areas, it was down to the finals in four age groups.īall Blastaz of Bethel were dominant in three age groups. THE seventh edition of the Kick it with Karyn football league attracted 13 senior and 24 youth teams to the Plymouth recreational field over the long weekend. Tobago Kick it with Karyn helps to 'bridge the football gap'įriday 3 June 2022 A Teejays Ball Blasters player dribbles the ball against a Speyside team, in the under 12 category, at the Kick it with Karyn football tournament on Plymouth Recreational Grounds, Plymouth, Tobago, Sunday.