2012 Trinidad and Tobago Classic

TOYOTA Classic 2012 Trinidad and Tobago Classic Trinidad and Tobago 16 North East Stars Defence Force 15 62 Jerrel Britto (4 goals) Cleon John 2011 2013 The 2012 Trinidad and Tobago Classic was the eighth season of the TOYOTA Classic, which is a knockout tournament competition for teams in Trinidad and Tobago's TT Pro League and the National Super League. The tournament began on 23 November with 16 teams (8 each from the Pro League and Super League) competing in single elimination matches until the final on 7 December. W Connection entered as the tournament's defending champion having defeated T&TEC with a penalty shootout after the match ended 0–0. Connection to face Defence Force in Toyota opener http://www.socawarriors.net/league/league-news/competitions/11886-connection-to-face-defence-force-in-toyota-opener.html Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian) 2012-11-21 2012-11-21 Qualification Every club from the TT Pro League automatically qualified for the competition. In addition, following the conclusion of the National Super League season, the top eight teams ranked according to the league table qualified. All teams entered the competition at the first round. The draw for the first round for the eighth edition of the tournament was conducted by Pro League CEO Dexter Skeene on 20 November 2012, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium VIP Lounge. W Connection to start Toyota Classic defense against Super League Defence Force http://www.ttproleague.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1408:w-connection-to-start-toyota-classic-defense-against-super-league-defence-force&catid=1:domestic-news&Itemid=2 Randy Bando (TTProLeague.com) 2012-11-21 2012-11-21 The 16 teams in the competition, valued at TT$70,000 in total sponsorship, were drawn into four groups. Each Pro League club was drawn with a club from the National Super League for the first round of the single-elimination tournament. In addition, the top four clubs in each league's table were drawn as the home team for their first round fixture. The following clubs have qualified for this year's edition of the TOYOTA Classic: TT Pro LeagueNational Super League Caledonia AIA Defence Force W Connection North East Stars Central FC St. Ann's Rangers Police T&TEC WASA Westside Super Starz Joe Public Stokely Vale Siparia Spurs 1.FC Santa Rosa 1976 FC Phoenix Defence Force Schedule The schedule for the 2012 TOYOTA Classic, as announced by the TT Pro League and National Super League: Round Date Matches Clubs New entries this round First round   23 November 2012 8 16 → 8 16: 1st–16th Quarterfinals 27 November 2012 4 8 → 4 Semifinals 30 November 2012 2 4 → 2 Final 7 December 2012 1 2 → 1 Bracket First round23 November 2012 Quarterfinals27 November 2012 Semifinals30 November 2012 Final7 December 2012 30 150 30 A1 North East Stars 2 A4 Siparia Spurs 0 A2 Joe Public 1 (3) A3 T&TEC 1 (4) B1 Caledonia AIA 3 B4 1.FC Santa Rosa 2 B2 Stokely Vale 5 B3 Police 0 C1 W Connection 5 C4 Defence Force 0 C2 WASA 2 C3 St. Ann's Rangers 1 D1 Defence Force 4 D4 1976 FC Phoenix 0 D2 Westside Super Starz 1 (4) D3 Central FC 1 (3) A1 North East Stars 6 A3 T&TEC 2 B1 Caledonia AIA 3 (5) B2 Stokely Vale 3 (6) C1 W Connection 4 C2 WASA 0 D1 Defence Force 7 D2 Westside Super Starz 0 A1 North East Stars 1 (4) B2 Stokely Vale 1 (1) C1 W Connection 0 D1 Defence Force 3 A1 North East Stars 2 (4) D1 Defence Force (PL) 2 (2) Results All matches were played over two 45 minute halves, and in the process if the match were drawn at the end of regulation time, penalty kicks determined the winner. First round The first round of the competition witnessed three giant-killers from the Super League surprising their Pro League competition after Central FC, Police, and St. Ann's Rangers were booted from the Classic following defeats to Westside Super Starz, Stokely Vale, and WASA respectively. Jones, Britto fire Connection into Toyota Classic quarters Central, Police, Rangers booted http://guardian.co.tt/sport/2012-11-24/jones-britto-fire-connection-toyota-classic-quarters-central-police-rangers-booted Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian) 2012-11-25 2012-11-25 WASA stuns Rangers in Toyota Classic http://www.wired868.com/2012/11/24/wasa-stuns-rangers-in-toyota-classic/ Lasana Liburd (Wired868.com) 2012-11-24 2012-11-24 Defending champions W Connection advanced easily into the quarterfinals with a 5–0 win over Defence Force from the Super League. Joevin Jones and Jerrel Britto provided a brace each in support of the Savonetta Boys''' win. Connection trash Super League Soldiers, but Rangers, Central & Police suffer defeats http://www.ttproleague.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1412:connection-trash-super-league-soldiers-but-rangers-central-a-police-suffer-defeats&catid=1:domestic-news&Itemid=2 Randy Bando (TTProLeague.com) 2012-11-25 2012-11-25 However, the Soldiers' Pro League counterparts recorded a clean sheet against 1976 FC Phoenix. Defence Force cruise past Tobago http://www.ttproleague.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1411:defence-force-cruise-past-tobago&catid=1:domestic-news&Itemid=2 Randy Bando (TTProLeague.com) 2012-11-25 2012-11-25 The Morvant/Laventille Stallions progressed into the quarterfinals following a hard fought 3–2 victory over 1.FC Santa Rosa. Caledonia makes heavy work of Santa Rosa http://www.wired868.com/2012/11/23/caledonia-makes-heavy-work-of-santa-rosa/ Lasana Liburd (Wired868.com) 2012-11-23 2012-11-23 In the other first round matches, North East Stars defeated Siparia Spurs 2–0 at Manny Ramjohn Stadium and T&TEC won 4–3 on a penalty shootout over Joe Public after the matched ended 1–1 in regulation. 23 November 2012 18:00 (UTC-4) North East Stars (1) 2–0 Report Siparia Spurs (2) Manners 17Gabriel 83 Marabella, Trinidad Manny Ramjohn Stadium Y 23 November 2012 18:00 (UTC-4) Joe Public (2) 1–1 Report T&TEC (1) Antoine 30 Sutton 55 Couva, Trinidad Ato Boldon Stadium 3–4 Y 23 November 2012 18:00 (UTC-4) Caledonia AIA (1) 3–2 Report 1.FC Santa Rosa (2) Bobb 27Theobald 70 pen.Armstrong 87 Alleyne 61Muckette 90 Mucurapo, Trinidad Hasely Crawford Stadium Y 23 November 2012 20:00 (UTC-4) Stokely Vale (2) 5–0 Report Police (1) R. Winchester 19 75Peters 36 o.g.Manning 49Sebro 55 Bacolet, Tobago Dwight Yorke Stadium Y 23 November 2012 20:00 (UTC-4) W Connection (1) 5–0 Report Defence Force (2) Winchester 3Jones 26 89Britto 31 63 Marabella, Trinidad Manny Ramjohn Stadium Y 23 November 2012 20:00 (UTC-4) WASA (2) 2–1 Report St. Ann's Rangers (1) Smith 76Walker 90 Modeste 40 pen. Mucurapo, Trinidad Hasely Crawford Stadium Keenan Marcus Y 23 November 2012 18:00 (UTC-4) Defence Force (1) 4–0 Report 1976 FC Phoenix (2) Balthazar 3Rivers 31Jorsling 39 54 Bacolet, Tobago Dwight Yorke Stadium Y 23 November 2012 20:00 (UTC-4) Westside Super Starz (2) 1–1 Report Central FC (1) Thompson 16 LoSarah 14 Couva, Trinidad Ato Boldon Stadium 4–3 Y Quarterfinals The upset of the tournament occurred on 27 November 2012 in the quarterfinals when defending CFU Club Championship holders Caledonia AIA were eliminated by Stokely Vale. Stokely Vale stuns Caledonia AIA http://www.wired868.com/2012/11/28/stokely-vale-stuns-caledonia-aia/ Lasana Liburd (Wired868.com) 2012-11-28 2012-11-28 The Super League club won 6–5 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 3–3 after 90 minutes. North East Stars used six goals to prevail over T&TEC in a high scoring affair between the two Pro League sides. Toyota Classic thrills as Stars unplug T&TEC, Caledonia bows against Stokely Vale on penalties http://www.ttproleague.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1415:toyota-classic-thrills-as-stars-unplug-tatec-caledonia-bows-against-stokely-vale-on-penalties&catid=1:domestic-news&Itemid=2 Randy Bando (TTProLeague.com) 2012-11-28 2012-11-28 The two other quarterfinal matches witnessed a hat-trick from Josimar Belgrave to power Defence Force to a 7–0 win over Westside Super Starz. In addition, W Connection recorded another clean sheet 4–0 over WASA to advance into the semifinals. Contrasting victories for Defence Force, Connection against Super League opponents in Toyota Classic QF http://www.ttproleague.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1416:contrasting-victories-for-defence-force-connection-against-super-league-opponents-in-toyota-classic-qf&catid=1:domestic-news&Itemid=2 Randy Bando (TTProLeague.com) 2012-11-28 2012-11-28 27 November 2012 18:00 (UTC-4) North East Stars (1) 6–2 Report T&TEC (1) Gabriel 1 42Baptiste 51Lewis 68Glen 74 pen. 84 Sparks 50Garcia 87 Marabella, Trinidad Manny Ramjohn Stadium Cecil Hinds Y 27 November 2012 18:00 (UTC-4) Caledonia AIA (1) 3–3 Report Stokely Vale (2) Joseph 48 pen.David 85Bobb 89 Thomas 20R. Winchester 29T. Winchester 50 Mucurapo, Trinidad Hasely Crawford Stadium 5–6 Y 27 November 2012 20:00 (UTC-4) W Connection (1) 4–0 Report WASA (2) Britto 35 86Arcia 45Winchester 90+1 Marabella, Trinidad Manny Ramjohn Stadium Y 27 November 2012 20:00 (UTC-4) Defence Force (1) 7–0 Report Westside Super Starz (2) Sebro 11 34Belgrave 39 66 81Russell Jr. 71Jorsling 86 Mucurapo, Trinidad Hasely Crawford Stadium Y Semifinals In the first semifinal match on 30 November 2012, the giant-killers of Stokely Vale were eliminated from the tournament following a 4–1 loss on penalties after a regulation tie 1–1 against North East Stars. Stars penalise Vale in Classic semis http://www.wired868.com/2012/11/30/stars-penalise-vale-in-classic-semis/ Lasana Liburd (Wired868.com) 2012-11-30 2012-12-01 The Sangre Grande Boys took the early lead with a goal from Cornell Glen four minutes from half-time and marked his third of the competition in as many games. Stokely Vale fought back in the second half and equalized in the sixtieth minute from Tyrone Manning. The match ended 1–1 after regulation and was decided on penalty kicks. Cleon John saved two penalties in the shootout which allowed North East Stars to cruise in the penalty shootout with successful efforts from Cornell Glen, Elijah Manners, Kerry Baptiste, and Seon Power. North East Stars shoots into Toyota Classic Final http://www.ttproleague.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1419:north-east-stars-shoots-into-toyota-classic-final&catid=1:domestic-news&Itemid=2 Randy Bando (TTProLeague.com) 2012-12-01 2012-12-01 Defence Force recorded its third consecutive clean sheet after a 3–0 victory over defending TOYOTA Classic champions W Connection. Army oust Connection to join North East Stars in Toyota Classic Final http://www.ttproleague.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1420:army-oust-connection-to-join-north-east-stars-in-toyota-classic-final&catid=1:domestic-news&Itemid=2 Randy Bando (TTProLeague.com) 2012-12-01 2012-12-01 The Soldiers used a goal from Rodell Elcock in the 30th minute to lead 1–0 at the break. The scoreline lasted well into the second half before Kevon Carter scored fifteen minutes from time to give Defence Force a 2–0 lead late in the match. Jerwyn Balthazar secured the win 3–0 in the 85th minute with a goal from outside the penalty area. Classic cut-tail: D/Force spanks Connection for final berth http://www.wired868.com/2012/12/01/classic-cut-tail-dforce-spanks-connection-for-final-berth/ Lasana Liburd (Wired868.com) 2012-12-01 2012-12-02 Champs W Connection dumped out Toyota Classic http://newsday.co.tt/sport/0,170044.html Joel Bailey (T&T Newsday) 2012-12-02 2012-12-02 30 November 2012 19:00 (UTC-4) North East Stars (1) 1–1 Report Stokely Vale (2) Glen 41 Manning 60 Mucurapo, Trinidad Hasely Crawford Stadium Glen Manners Baptiste Power 4–1 Manning Sebro Charles Y 30 November 2012 21:00 (UTC-4) W Connection (1) 0–3 Report Defence Force (1) Elcock 30Carter 75Balthazar 85 Mucurapo, Trinidad Hasely Crawford Stadium Y Final In the final held on 7 December 2012 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, North East Stars defeated Defence Force 4–2 in a penalty shootout following a 2–2 draw in regulation. North East Stars wins Toyota Classic in dramatic style http://www.ttproleague.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1429:north-east-stars-wins-toyota-classic-in-dramatic-style&catid=1:domestic-news&Itemid=2 Randy Bando (TTProLeague.com) 2012-12-08 2012-12-08 North East rally to snatch Toyota Classic http://newsday.co.tt/sport/0,170374.html Joel Bailey (T&T Newsday) 2012-12-09 2012-12-09 The win marked the Sangre Grande Boys' first title in the TOYOTA Classic after having finished runners-up in the 2010 final. Victory by shootout http://www.trinidadexpress.com/sports/Victory_by_shootout-182694411.html Roger Seepersad (T&T Express) 2012-12-09 2012-12-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20121212233955/http://www.trinidadexpress.com/sports/Victory_by_shootout-182694411.html 2012-12-12 dead North East Stars trailed late in the match 1–2 to the Teteron Boys'' before a late equalizer from Keryn Navarro in second half stoppage time sent the match into penalties. In the penalty shootout, Stars goalkeeper Cleon John saved a pair of penalty kicks from Rodell Elcock and Aklie Edwards and was later named the most valuable player of the tournament. With four goals in the competition, Jerrel Britto of W Connection was named the tournament's top goalscorer. Stars triumph puts S/Grande over the moon http://www.wired868.com/2012/12/08/stars-triumph-puts-sgrande-over-the-moon/ Lasana Liburd (Wired868.com) 2012-12-08 2012-12-08 7 December 2012 20:00 (UTC-4) North East Stars (1) 2–2 Report Defence Force (1) Wolfe 17Navarro 90+3 Elcock 58 85 Glen Glasgow Baptiste John 4–2 Belgrave Elcock Joseph Edwards Mucurapo, Trinidad Hasely Crawford Stadium Y References 30em External links Official Website 2012 TOYOTA Classic Trinidad and Tobago Classic Classic