SANDY POINT SECURE PREMIER LEAGUE SURVIVAL; MANTAB, SECURITY FORCES RELEGATED
Basseterre, St. Kitts – Jones Group Sandy Point FC have officially retained their place in the 2025 NBGC Premier League after a crucial 2-1 victory over MFCR Old Road United Jets on Sunday at the Newtown Sports Complex. The win confirms Sandy Point’s survival, while Mantab FC and Elco Ltd. Security Forces have both been relegated, with just one week remaining in the regular season.
Sandy Point struck early through Dionte Eddy in the 13th minute, but their lead was short-lived as Jardel Isaac pulled Old Road level five minutes later. The decisive moment came in the 73rd minute when a defensive mix-up between Old Road’s goalkeeper and a defender gifted Sandy Point an easy chance, which T’ondre Rouse finished calmly to seal the win.
Assistant Coach Kenneth Douglas praised his team’s focus and execution under pressure. “Our aim was to stay in the Premier Division and today’s results solidify our position in the Premier League for next year,” he said. “This was the most important game in the tournament and we went out their and we came away with the victory.” On the opposing sideline, Old Road’s Assistant Coach Roger Hendricks expressed disappointment with his team’s approach. “We didn’t come to to play. We came out flat footed and because its Sandy Point, the game didn’t go our way,” Hendricks said.
The result confirms Sandy Point’s safety, while Mantab FC and ElcoLtd. Security Forces have been officially relegated from the top division.
Cayon Rockets Grind Out Victory
In other Match Week 17 action, Azul Cayon Rockets earned a hard-fought 2-0 win over a defensively disciplined Mantab side on Saturday, August 2. Mantab, fighting for survival, employed a deep low block to frustrate Cayon’s attack for much of the match. However, patience paid off as Evansroy Barnes broke the deadlock in the 66th minute, followed by a long-range stunner from Rodgenique Hendricks in the 73rd.
Cayon’s Head Coach Anthony “Nets” Isaac commended his team for adapting to the tactical challenge. “As the game went on, we saw that they were playing a real low block, like seven in defence. So it was really difficult for us to get through into the middle. So (at half time), I told the players we just have to spread the ball wide, just open the defence to get space in the middle; because it was too difficult getting in the middle because they were playing in a real, real tight low block,” he said. “Well, this game was really important for us. This is one of our most important games, that we had to go out and get three points.”
Bath United Hit Eight as Security Forces Relegated
Earlier on Saturday, Bath United recorded the biggest win of the round, demolishing Elco Ltd. Security Forces 8-2. Kenaicy Dorsett netted four times (23′, 29′, 54′, 78′), while Rocco Browne completed a hat trick in the first 17 minutes (4′, 11′, 17′). Lindel Abraham added an eighth in the 90th minute. Despite the heavy defeat, Security Forces managed to score their first goals of the season, with Alphonso Francis finding the net in the 39th and again in the 68th minute.
Village Superstars Cruise Past St. Peters
On Friday, August 1, league leaders Rams Village Superstars strengthened their position atop the table with a dominant 4-1 win over Development Bank St. Peters FC at the Newtown Sports Complex.
Scoring for Village
G’ Vaune Amory hat trick – 30th, 44th & (pk) 45th
Dahjal Kelly 35th min
Scoring for St. Peters
Tyquan Terrell 48th min
With the Final Four Playoffs looming and just one week of regular season fixtures remaining, the race at the top is intensifying — but for Sandy Point, the job is done. They’re staying in the top flight.
