Pure Masters were removed from the sixth annual Milo Schools Football Tournament after successful protest was filed against them by Lodge Secondary School.
According to the organisers, a protest was made against Pure Masters Academy by Lodge Secondary School of which the Pure Master Academy was found guilty of playing a player under the name of another player and as such the protest was upheld. The semi-finals which will be played today will see Buxton Youth Development oppose Annandale Secondary from 15:30h.
Both teams have a sublime run in their first year and booted some of the favourites. Annandale reached this stage by ousting 2017 runners-up Morgan’s Learning Centre 2-0 due to a spirited performance led by national player Troni Semple.
Their East Coast Demerara partners Buxton have been sublime especially the stellar performances from Teshawn Gordon and Shamar Scott.
The other pits a former champion in Lodge Secondary against 2017 semi-finalist Sir Leon’s Lesson.
While some may argue the grace of luck brought Lodge to this stage, Sir Leon’s are high on confidence after ousting three-time champions Chase Academic Foundation in nail-biting quarter-final which makes this clash quite intriguing when it commences at 17:30h.
Played under the theme “there is no excuse for violence” due to the tournament’s partnership with the Ministry of Public Health, the under-18 boys will be hoping to secure the first place prize of $500,000 which goes towards a school project.
Additionally, $300,000 for first runner up and $200,000 and $100,000 for third and fourth placed teams respectively along with trophies and individual prizes for outstanding performances.
