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Defence Force vs Mount Pleasant: Semi-final journey begins in T&T
October 22, 2025
After topping their preliminary group with a perfect record, Mount Pleasant will look to take a step closer to the Concacaf Caribbean Cup final, when they play away to Defence Force of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) in their first leg semi-final at the Hasley Crawford stadium today at 6 p.m.
Mount Pleasant dominated Group A, winning all four matches to top the group with 12 points, while scoring seven goals, with none conceded.
Despite their impressive group stage showing, assistant coach Davion Ferguson, said that stage of the competition is now behind them and they must focus on the immediate task at hand.
"What we have achieved so far has been good. But history is out the door. Tomorrow is a new game, and both of us start from zero. So it's important to start the game with the right mindset," he said.
Group B runners up, Defence Force, had two wins, a draw and a loss in their four matches.
The Trinidad and Tobago team, scored five goals and conceded three over the group stage. However, their only defeat came at the hands of outgoing champions Cavalier of Jamaica, who beat them 2-1.
Nevertheless, the Trinidadians ended the preliminary stage on a high, after scoring a 2-0 away win over group winners Ciboa, to secure their place in the last four.
Although Mount Pleasant will start favourites today, Ferguson said he expects a high quality battle against their opponent, especially at home.
"They are a quality team. We saw a few of their games and we think they would have also seen us play. I would say (they are) a good team. They have done well in their domestic league, and in Concacaf. So they are a strong team, a team we take very seriously."
Ferguson added that playing away from home always have its challenges and he expects this tie to be no different, nevertheless, he said the intention is to come back home with an advantage.
"It's an away game. But one we relish. We are not afraid to go into any environment and deliver the result, as we always try to get a positive result. "It's two legs and it's important to get an advantage, whatever that advantage is, that we can take back to Jamaica next week."
The St Ann club will look to new captain Daniel Green, who has been performing at a very high level throughout the competition, Gadail Irving, who has proven to be very dangerous from crosses and set-pieces.
Striker Raheem Edwards is expected to spearhead the attack, while Jahshuan Anglin, Demario Phillips should provide good support from deep.
Defence Force's hopes will hinge on striker Shaquille Bertrand, wingers Kaihim Thomas, Isiah Leacock and Tyrese Bailey as well as attacking midfielder Kevin Molino.
The other semi-final will see two Dominican Republic teams, Univeridad O&M and Ciboa, facing off at the Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez, Santo Domingo, in the first leg on Thursday.
