Milo Schools U18 Football tourney 2023: Quarterfinals to ignite MoE Ground today
A glimpse of what to expect during today’s Milo quarterfinal round
The Ministry of Education (MoE) Ground on Carifesta Avenue will come alive today when the Milo Schools’ Under 18 Football tournament heads into the quarterfinal round.
Four blockbuster games are on the cards for today, inclusive of an all-Linden clash as the 8 teams compete for a chance to make it to this Wednesday’s semifinal round.
The first quarterfinal game will see Carmel Secondary opposing tournament newcomers Bartica Secondary, beginning at noon today. Ironically, both teams pulled off 3-1 victories over their opponents in the Round-of-16 to book their quarterfinal spots. Bartica overcame Charlestown Secondary, while Carmel defeated Westminster Secondary.
The second clash of the day will see Christianburg Wismar Secondary opposing long-time rivals Mackenzie High School from 14:00hrs. For defending champions Christianburg, it was an uphill task getting to the quarterfinals, having only gotten past Dolphin Secondary on account of kicks from the penalty mark.
Meanwhile, it was just as difficult for Mackenzie High eke out a slim 2-1 victory over West Ruimveldt Secondary.
As such, this game will prove to be a thriller, inclusive of the bragging rights the winner will have once they return to the mining town.
Game three, from 16:00hrs today, will see Ann’s Grove Secondary taking on the feared Chase’s Academy. With a 7-0 victory in the Round-of-16, Chase’s will be heading into today’s clash with all the confidence they need. However, this year’s tournament has seen some refreshing football from Ann’s Grove, who are coming off of a nail-biting 1-0 victory over Patentia Secondary.
The final quarterfinal game will see Santa Rosa battling East Ruimveldt Secondary. Without a doubt, both teams have been stellar thus far, and are yet to lose a game in the 2023 tournament. For Santa Rosa, a 6-1 win over 8th of May Secondary has gotten them to this stage, while East Ruimveldt were made to work hard for their spot, having to defeat Cummings Lodge on penalty kicks last Sunday.
All in all, today’s Milo quarterfinal not only promises the best of schools’ football on show, but a handful of impressive upcoming talents in the sport. Following the quarterfinals, the semifinal is scheduled for Wednesday, April 19, at the same venue.
The Milo tournament is supported by Nestle Milo, Guyana Industrial Minerals Inc (GINMIN); General Equipment Guyana (Genequip) and MVP Sports.
