Fireworks expected today as Repubic Bank League hits closing stages

Three thrilling games are on the cards for the Ministry of Education (MoE) Ground today, as the Republic Bank Under-18 Schools Football League takes centre stage with the penultimate round today.
One can expect spirited performances as teams scramble for points to either save face in the tournament or make a case for the top two spots, the winners of which would reap sweet rewards next month.
Today’s football action will begin with South Ruimveldt taking on President’s College from 13:00hrs. Either team is yet to bag an outright victory in the 5 rounds contested thus far, but South Ruimveldt are ahead of their opponents, having drawn two of their encounters for 2 points thus far.

The following game will see West Ruimveldt Secondary and East Ruimveldt Secondary doing battle from 15:00hrs. Although they possess a scary goal difference at the moment, East Ruimveldt were able to turn their fortunes around in the last round, bagging their first victory. On the other hand, West Ruimveldt had a strong start to the tournament, but have slacked off in the past two rounds. As such, the second match today is one in which both teams are looking for redemption.
Then at 17:00hrs, the tournament’s defending champions, Chase’s Academic Foundation, will come up against Waramuri Secondary.
Waramuri lost their first game of the tournament last week, a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Dolphin Secondary; but this clash would be interesting to witness since Chase’s Academy would be without many of their key players and their Head Coach, who are on National duties in Suriname as part of a friendly international series.
Their leading man, Bryan Wharton, and his trusted sidekick Omar Sam are expected to suit up for the dominant force in Guyana’s schools’ football circuit, but the question that remains unanswered is: will they be enough for Chase to maintain their victorious streak?
As expected, Chase’s Academy currently lead the league with a perfect 15 points from 5 games played and an impressive goal difference of 26. Dolphin Secondary trail closely behind, being also unbeaten in 5 rounds, but possessing a goal difference of 15.
Waramuri Secondary are in the third position with 12 points from 5 games. at the bottom of the table is President’s College, having lost all of their 5 games under new management in this tournament.
The Republic Bank U18 League is also supported by Guyana Beverage Inc under their Busta brand, and by Tiger Rentals and MVP Sports.