Dieppe Bay Earns Vital Point Against Old Road
BASSETERRE: TGE Dieppe Bay Eagles earned a crucial 1-1 draw against champions MFCR Old Road United Jets last Sunday, securing a precious point in their desperate relegation battle while extending the champions’ unbeaten streak to 17 matches.
Kenroy Hodge gave Dieppe Bay a shock 59th-minute lead at the National Bank Group Technical Center, before Old Road’s Tiquanny Williams equalized seven minutes later to preserve Old Road’s perfect record. The draw marks only the second time this season the champions have failed to win, with their record now standing at 15-2-0.
For eighth-place Dieppe Bay, the point could prove vital in their fight for Premier League survival. With the Eagles sitting on 11 points and facing relegation, the result against the dominant champions provides a crucial boost heading into the final match week.
The scoreless first half saw Old Road struggle to break down Dieppe Bay’s determined defense, with the underdogs holding firm despite the champions’ attacking quality. Hodge’s second-half opener stunned the league leaders before Williams’ response ensured the unbeaten run remained intact.
In Sunday’s second match, Honda Newtown United survived a thrilling seven-goal encounter to defeat SOL IAS Conaree FC 4-3. Rene Junior Francois scored twice for Newtown, with goals in the 34th and 45+4th minutes, while Jean Wolf Edouard and Devauhn Mills also found the net.
Conaree fought valiantly with Errol O’Loughlin converting two penalties in the 5th and 40th minutes, while Keondre Maynard added a third in the 56th minute. Despite trailing 3-2 at halftime, Newtown rallied in the second half to secure all three points and strengthen their grip on second place on the points table, behind Old Road.
The victory keeps Newtown on 34 points as they head into the final match week, while Conaree finish their campaign with 15 points in seventh place. The high-scoring affair provided entertainment for fans, with both teams displaying attacking quality in an end-to-end encounter.