Chase Academy, Morgan’s to clash in Petra/Milo Football final
Two-time defending champions Chase Academic Foundation will face Morgan’s Learning Centre (MLC) in Sunday’s Petra Organised, Milo Sponsored School’s under-18 Football Championships at the Ministry of Education Ground, Carifesta Avenue.
The finalists reached the final as a result of battling wins in the semi-finals on Wednesday at the same venue.
Job Caesar’s spectacular brace led Chase to a 2-0 victory over Sir Leon’s Lesson
It was high intensity throughout the Chase Academy and South Ruimveldt match at the Ministry of Education Ground on Wednesday evening
while MLC beat Masters Academy 2-1.
For the defending champs, Cesar etched his name on the score sheet in the 67th minute with a powerful right foot on the outskirts of the penalty area which flew into the top-right.
The talented mid-fielder then added another in similar fashion on the left side in the 90+1 on the to seal the hard fought victory.
Their opponents in the final, won their match 2-1 against Masters Academy as for MLC, the heroes were Daniel Floyd in the 18th and Chris Macey in the 49th; Mario Eastman gave his team a consolation goal, netting in the 80th minute.
The third place play-off between Masters Academy and Sir Leon will commence at 17:00 hrs followed by the final at 19:00 hrs.
Teams are battling for the $500,000 first prize on offer, while the second, third and fourth place finishers will pocket $300,000; $200,000 and $100,000 respectively – money that will go towards a school project.
The tournament is also sponsored by the Ministry of Public Health under the Theme “Stop the Violence.”
