The Bishop’s High School romped to a battling 2-1 victory against arch rivals Queen’s College to end the Camp Road unit campaign in the 5th annual Petra Organised Milo School’s under-18 Football Championships on Sunday at the Ministry of Education Ground, Carifesta.
Bishops’ High marksmen Keron Niles (left) and Imran Khan
A competition history which dates back to the first edition of the tournament, Bishop’s ensured the script was in their favour as compared to last year where they lost on sudden death penalty kicks in the quarter-finals.
Captain Imran Khan put the Carmichael Street unit ahead in the 3rd minute with a superb free-kick on the outskirts of the penalty area which sailed into the top right of the net.
Keron Niles then increased the lead when he tapped the ball into goal amidst the confusion by the Queen’s College backline from a left corner in the 10th minute.
A solo effort from DeAndro Kirton in the 14th minute gave Queen’s College a chance at reviving their fortunes but steely defending by Bishop’s ensured that they progressed to the quarter-final stage.
Rushan Ritch (yellow) battles his way through the mid-field for Chase Academy against South Ruimveldt
Likewise, two-time defending champions Chase Academy made light work of South Ruimveldt crushing their opponents 13-0 on the back of a splendid five-goal spree by Nicholas McArthur and a hat-trick by Rondell Peters.
The talented McArthur etched his name on the score sheet in the 11th, 17th, 30th, 41st, and 46th while Peters had his joy in the 18th, 34th and 59th.
Also adding goals in the rout was Malachi Adonis (7th), Tyrell Khan (24th), Isaiah Jack (31st), Jeremy Garrett (61st) and Joshua Williams (63rd).
Arguably the biggest upset of the day, School of the Nations edged Pure Masters 2-1 via goals from Carlos Oreido (22nd) and Quadad DeFreitas (33rd); Matthew Gonsalves had leveled the scores in the 31st for Pure Masters.
Meanwhile, Queenstown went down 4-1 to Buxton Youth Developers, as Ablamy Robertson (21st), John Gonzales (26th), Kifambo Goodman (30th) and Teffrel Campbell (41st) all helped themselves to goals while Denzil Ross was the lone scorer for Queenstown in the 59th.
On Saturday, Masters Academy, Morgan Learning Centre, Sir Leon Lessons and Carmel secured quarterfinal berths.
Masters Academy trounced Tutorial High 12-1 as Calvin Peters recorded a helmet-trick, netting in the 5th, 9th, 32nd and 36th minute while Tyron Khan hat-trick goals came in the 52nd, 60th and 62nd minute.
Chipping in with a double in the 58th and 64th minute was Dorinyn George while O’Neil Glasgow, Ryan Dowden, Carl Lynch and Andel Smith netted in the first, 28th, 41st and 47th minute respectively. On target in the loss was Zion Gray in the 57th minute.
Adrian Aaron tallied a helmet-trick in the ninth, 40th, 57th and 59th minute to help Sir Leon Lessons defeated Dolphin Secondary 7-1; Omari James, Meshach Barratt and Dexter Blue scored in the 56th, 60th and 65th minute respectively. For Dolphin Secondary, Shemar Welch netted in the 68th minute
Morgan Learning Centre continued their unbeaten run as they crushed East Ruimveldt 7-0 with Chris Casey scoring a double, in the 44th and 55th minute while Orin Moore, Lionel Holder, Daniel Clarke and Daniel Floyd scored in the 30th, 34th, 53rd and 62nd minute each.
Meanwhile, in the slimmest margin of victory of the day, Carmel Secondary downed former winners Lodge Secondary 1-0. Darrel Niles netted in the 55th minute.
The championships will continue this weekend at the same venue with the quarterfinal matches as the teams will continue their quest for the $500,000 first prize on offer in this tournament; while second, third and fourth place finishers will pocket $300,000, $200,000 and $100,000 respectively – money that will go towards a school project.
