HARVARD SPORTS Club climbed to the top of the Toyota Championship Division standings when they romped past defending champions Caribs Rugby Club 31-5, as both teams clashed heads at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, on Saturday.
The 2011 winners never looked themselves and concluded the first period of play significantly behind (21-5) a dominant Harvard force. Two foul play red cards against Caribs players Jamal Clark and Andre Carbrera also played a crucial role in the Harvard victory.
Harvards players, Claudius Butts, Rowell Gordon, David Gookool and Cloyd London all scored tries for the squad while Ryan Hinkson chipped in with five critical conversions and one goal-bound penalty. Jason Clark scored the lone try for Caribs.
Harvard Club is now on a high as they presently hold a one-point margin ahead of the defending champions.
For both teams, their remaining three Toyota Championship games are all must-win matches.
Harvard coach, Larry Mendez was pleased that his team was able to notch the all important win over Caribs. He acknowledged his players for a job well done, but was well aware that the title race was far from over.
“It was a crucial match, and one we had to win to keep our hopes of winning the Toyota Championship alive. So credit to the guys. But the mission isn’t over. Our next opponent is Stag Trinidad Northern,” said Mendez.
Other Toyota matches on Saturday saw Stag Trinidad Northern beat Police 87-0 and Royalians defeat Rainbow 46-7.
Source: www.newsday.co.tt