Dolphin, Carmel, Queenstown, Cummings Lodge storm into male semi-finals
ExxonMobil Schools’ U-14 Tournament
While it is known that a new female champion will be crowned in the ExxonMobil Girls Under-14 football tournament after 2018 winners Charlestown Secondary were knocked out of contention on Saturday last, the male teams in the competition are still a step further from the final showdown after battling for semi-final spots.
The boys’ semi-finals promise to be thrilling
After being tied at three goals when regulation time expired, Marian Academy and Queenstown Secondary settled their differences at the penalty mark. Jason Titus netted a brace in the eighth and 28th minutes while Kempson Spencer completed Queenstown’s three in the 30th. Bradley Walton opened Marian Academy’s campaign in the 7th minute and Daniel Lowe scored two of his own. Queenstown Secondary eventually emerged victorious after netting three penalties to Marian’s two.
Although New Campbellville put up a fight through Antonio McArthur’s consolation goal in the 31st minute, it was not enough to challenge Carmel’s three. Ian Daniels (40th); Matthew Layne (6th) and Shem James (9th) netted one each for Carmel’s win.
Meanwhile, the dominant Cummings Lodge breezed their way past Lodge Secondary after a 2-0 encounter. Jitzak Martinez (15th) and Shiloh Adams (32nd) were the marksmen for Cummings Lodge.
In the final game of the day, Dolphin Secondary had their way with Plaisance Bosco handing them a 6-0 drubbing. Dwayne James’s hat-trick of goals in the 4th, 44th and 49th minute and one each from Ian Ward (2nd); Jequan Cole (10th) and Tyrese John (43rd) did the trick for Dolphin.
In the female semi-finals, a blemishless New Campbellville Secondary edged past defending champions Charlestown Secondary after a 3-2 encounter. On the other hand, Ruimveldt cruised into the final with a 2-0 win over Tucville Secondary.
The successful male team will now move on to the semi-finals while the girls await their final game.
