MVP Sports U11 Tournament: Defending champs, Marian, West among semi-finalists
Four teams have punched their tickets to the semi-finals of the MVP Sports’ Girls’ Under-11 school football tournament, after a keenly-contested quarterfinal stage on Saturday afternoon.
Defending champions North Georgetown Primary, West Ruimveldt Primary, St John the Baptist Primary and Marian Academy were among the quarterfinalists on Saturday at the Ministry of Education (MoE) Ground, Carifesta Avenue.
The 2019 champions, North Georgetown, got one step closer to completing their title defence with a 6-0 victory over Tucville Primary. Kayley Jack led the charge for North Georgetown with a helmet-trick in the 31st, 34th, 36th and 38th minutes. Isika Norville netted in the eighth minute, while Roshana Mayers scored in the 12th for the 6-0 win.
Kayley Jack (centre) netted a hat-trick in defending champions North Georgetown’s 6-0 winSt John the Baptist scorers Shemia Hing and Akeelah DaSilva
On the back of a Skylar De Nobrega hat-trick in the 5th, 35th and 40th minutes, Marian Academy secured their spot in the next round with a 3-1 win against Friendship Primary. Deveann Lowe netted Friendship’s consolation goal in the 18th minute.
Another high-scoring game saw St John the Baptist getting the better of Smith’s Memorial 6-0. Shemia Hing was the striker to watch, as she netted four goals in the 15th, 20th, 24th and 32nd minutes. Her teammate, Akeelah DaSilva added their fifth in the 40th minute, while an own goal brought their tally up to 6.
Skylar De Nobrega scripted a victory for Marian Academy
Ariel Farley was the lone markswoman in the following game, as her hat trick led West Ruimveldt Primary to a 3-0 win. Farley found the back of the net in the 7th, 10th and 16th minutes.
Meanwhile, in the placement games, One Mile Primary overcame FE Pollard Primary 3-0. It was a team effort as Faith Higgins (10th); Kezariah Layne (28th) and Sarafia Jerome (29th) netted once each for the win.
Genesis Primary also tasted victory against St Aloysius Primary 2-0. Arias Lewis netted a brace for Genesis in the 22nd and 29th minutes.
The MVP Sports Girls’ U-11 football tournament will continue this Saturday, December 2 at the same venue. The teams are vying for a $150,000 grand prize for a school project of their choice, which will be accompanied by $100,000 worth of sports gear. The second-place finisher will have to settle for $100,000, while third and fourth receive $75,000 and $50,000 respectively.
The tournament is set to conclude on Saturday, December 9.
