Old Road Dominates Final Four
BASSETERRE: MFCR Old Road United Jets took a commanding step toward the championship final Wednesday, dismantling Honda Newtown United 3-0, while Azul Cayon Rockets claimed a crucial draw against Development Bank St. Peters to maintain their pursuit of the finals.
Old Road’s one-sided victory extended their unbeaten playoff record to 2-0 and left them needing just one more result to secure a spot in the Final Four championship. Old Road maintained their remarkable defensive record, having conceded no goals across two playoff matches.
The Newtown’s defeat leaves the second-place team eliminated from championship contention. Having failed to score across two matches while conceding four goals, Newtown faces an insurmountable task with no mathematical path to the final. St. Peters, meanwhile, remains alive in the race despite having won neither of their opening playoff matches, sitting on one point from their draw with Cayon.
Cayon’s 1-1 draw with St. Peters proved beneficial to their playoff hopes. The Rockets now sit in second place with 4 points, two points ahead of St. Peters and positioned to secure a final berth if they can claim victory in their remaining fixture. The result marked the first time in the playoffs that Cayon surrendered points, yet they maintain a realistic path to the championship match.
FINAL FOUR STANDINGS
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Old Road United Jets | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | Cayon Rockets | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | St. Peters FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 | Newtown United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
Old Road’s cperformance against Newtown underscored their status as overwhelming favorites to claim the championship. The Jets have now scored four goals across two playoff matches while maintaining a perfect defensive record.
The standoff between Cayon and St. Peters proved intriguing, with both teams battling for positioning ahead of potential final matches. St. Peters remains mathematically alive in the playoff race despite sitting on just one point from two matches, though they must overtake Cayon and Old Road to reach the championship finale.
As the Final Four enters its critical phase, the race for a spot in the championship final has taken shape. Old Road appear poised to advance with little drama remaining in their path, while Cayon and St. Peters compete for the second berth in what could prove the tournament’s most compelling storyline.