The semifinal fixtures for the Milo Schools Under-18 tournament are now set in stone following an afternoon of exhilarating football.
Christianburg-Wismar Secondary continued their spotless streak with yet another convincing win. Meeting with the aggressive Vergenoegen Secondary, who plowed their opponents in the round of 16, the Linden outfit schooled their East Bank Essequibo counterparts with a 4-1 victory.
An error by a Vergenoegen player saw Christianburg-Wismar being awarded a free kick in the 18th minute, and captain Andre Mayers had no trouble sinking in the goal. The Linden advantage only provoked the Vergenoegen players, who opted for a gritty attack, which proved fruitful in the 35th when Jamar Levans caught the Christianburg-Wismar goalkeeper slacking and slipped one past him for the equalizer in the 35th.
Midfield action between Christianburg-Wismar and Vergenoegen Secondary
Their celebrations did not last long, as front runner Tyrese Lewis handed his team the advantage once again in the 38th.
Despite Vergenoegen employing crafty tactics in order to keep themselves between Christianburg-Wismar and the goal, they could not. Lewis returned in the second half with fresh determination, and after being held off by his opponents for a while, the youngster netted two back-to- back goals in the 70th
One goal was the difference between Lodge Secondary and St. John’s College in the final quarterfinal game. Whilst Lodge still has a blemish streak in the 2019 tournament, St. John’s College continued to fight valiantly to advance.
St. John’s could be credited for their ability to restrict the usually high scoring Lodge outfit, but they could not find the right formula to produce a goal of their own. The lone goal of the day came after a free kick, which was taken by Lodge’s Dorwin George in the 17th. The lone goal granted the Lodge side their admission into the semifinal.
The semifinal is slated for April 7 at the Ministry of Education Ground, Carifesta Avenue. The semifinal fixtures will see a battle between two top guns: Wismar- Christianburg and Annandale Secondary. Lodge Secondary will take on the underdogs President’s College in the second fixture. On the other hand, the final is expected to be run off on April 14.
