Following Sunday’s conclusion of the quarter-finals of the Petra-organised Milo Schools’ Under-18 Football Tournament at the Ministry of Education Ground, Carifesta, two-time defending champions Chase Academy will meet the talented Sir Leon’s Lesson in the semi-finals on Wednesday, while Morgan’s Learning Centre clash with Masters Academy in the other match.
Chase Academy (yellow) have looked one of the most well-rounded teams in this year’s tournament
For Chase, their passage came after a resounding 7-0 drubbing of Pure Masters Academy. On point for the victors, who so far have looked most assured of copping a third successive title, was Ryan Hackett with a double. Hackett netted in the 70th and 90th minute respectively, and received support from the heels of Reshawn Ritch (24th); Job Caesar (29th); Nicholas McArthur (30th); Jeremy Garrett (36th) and Malachi Adonis (67th).
The other match was less than straight forward, as Akeem Giddings’ 67th minute goal allowed Masters Academy to edge Buxton Youth Developers 2-1. Giddings’ conversion came after the scores were locked after an equaliser from teammate Calvin Peters in the 45th. Buxton had taken the lead in the 29th minute after Ablamy Robertson breached Masters’ defence.
The first semi-final gets underway from 17:00h followed by the second at 19:00h.
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.
