Five matches were scheduled to kick off the CIFA Men’s Premier League on Sunday, January 16th. Of these five matches, three teams forfeited.
According to CIFA, Alliance SC, Latinos FC, and George Town FC pulled out due to not having enough eligible players. The following teams pulled out of their round one matches.
“The teams did not have enough approved players to fulfill the minimum number of players to start a match according to the FIFA Laws of the game,” As stated by CIFA. (Source Cayman Compass)
Three teams, however, were each rewarded three points because the teams they were scheduled to play had withdrawn from the matches that day. These three teams were Future SC, Bodden Town FC, and Scholars ISC.
However, two other teams were able to earn their three points by defeating their respective opponents in round one. These teams are Academy SC and Sunset FC.
Going into the game Sunset vs. East End, with East End being the favorites because they were home, they lost to Sunset FC 1-0. Academy was able to pull out a win in their home field, defeating Elite SC 2-0.
Round two matches are scheduled for the weekend of the 22 – 23 of January when the league resumes.
