St Angela’s start as strong favourites against St Agnes
Courts Pee-Wee Football Championship…
Today, the last two standing teams of the 24 that begun the fifth edition of the Petra Organized Courts Pee Wee Football Championship will battle in the final at Banks DIH Thirst Park with defending champions St. Angela’s certainly looking to retain their title against arch rivals St. Agnes.
Colossal clash! St. Angela’s and St. Agnes will play in what is expected to be a enthralling final today at the Banks DIH Thirst Park Ground
The boys in green and kaki will look to their leading goal scorer Seon Cato, who has netted 10 goals to date and showed the ability to be a head ache for the defence of opposing teams.
Captain Antonio McArthur (2 goals) along with Antwonie Vincent (4 goals) are also some of the other talented players who can inspire their team to an unprecedented title repeat. In their six matches, Angela’s have scored 19 goals while not conceding any.
Under the guidance of Coach Oscar Payne, the champions held their practice sessions in the school’s compound where Payne stated that there is no pressure on the boys to perform.
On the other hand, St. Agnes coach Troy Wright and his players are all confident they can dethrone their neighbours since they are hungry for success.
Having beaten Stella Maris [2014 winners], Marian Academy [2012 champs] and West Ruimveldt [2013 finalist] and now we are facing current champion, Wright feels the path only shows that they are destined to win the final.
The Church Street unit which is in their second year of the competition finished eight last year and their only loss this year occurred in the group stages when they loss 1-0 to Redeemer Primary but has managed to score nine goals in the tournament this year.
Some standout performers come in the likes of Nikhail Carter (3 goals), who before this tournament never played football and also the impressive duo of Antwan McKoy (1 goal) and David Xavier (3 goals).
Winners of the tourney will receive the championship trophy, medals, one set of team uniforms and certificates, while the runners-up will collect the second place trophy, medals, six footballs and certificates.
The third placed side will receive the respective trophy, four balls and certificates while fourth placed will be presented with a trophy and certificates. The most disciplined team will also be presented with a trophy.
On the individual side, the most valuable player, highest goal scorer and best goalkeeper will each receive a trophy and a pair of football cleats.
The championship match will commence at 15:00h.
