– Pure Masters replaced by Lodge
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.
