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Scotiabank/Pepsi Schools Football Academy Semi Finals

Tucville, North Georgetown and East Ruimveldt advance to finals of Scotiabank/Pepsi Schools Football Academy

Attacking Striker

The emergence of young talented football players from across the country continued on Saturday as the Georgetown leg of the Scotiabank/Pepsi Schools Football Academy semi finals got underway at the NIS Ground Carifesta Avenue.

Althea Holligan, building on her solid performances in the competition thus far, dominated by scoring 4 of her team’s 5 goals against Queen’s College in the first game of the day. QC was forced on the offensive practically from the opening whistle and it was not long before Holligan showed why she is considered by some as the tournament’s most efficient striker. Just 8 minutes into the game she struck the first blow followed by goals in the 20th, 27th and 42nd minutes to round off her tally. QC was unable to develop an effective offensive response. When those in attendance though the game was all wrapped up, Mariska Corbin added her name to the scorers’ sheet in the 55th minute.

Team Line Up

In the second game of the day it appeared to be an evenly matched encounter between Tucville and Lodge. Alex Alexander scored an early goal to put Tucville on top just 4 minutes into the encounter. Stiff defense from Lodge however prevented further damage to their goal deficit. The effort was however hampered by the loss of Kareem Sanagon in the 26th minute after he was sent off for a dangerous tackle. The weakened side allowed Alexander to strike again in the 54th. A late goal was scored by James Fraser in an effort to renew some hope penetrated in the 57th minute to make the score line 2-1. Randy Layne sealed the victory for Tucville by scoring the final goal of the match in the 70th minute.

Free Kick

The final semi final match of the day saw a previously impressive looking Christ Church Secondary losing to a resilient East Ruimveldt Secondary. Nyron Joseph and Travis Fitzpatrick put CCSS on top early by scoring goals in quick succession during the 29th and 30th minutes. Trevil Prepont and Shabaka Welch however equalized in the 41st and 70th minutes respectively to send the game into extra time. Craig Hughes was the author of the East Ruimveldt victory when he penetrated in the 77th and 79th minutes to send his team into the final round.

The finals will be contested at grounds around the country on Saturday.
– Andrew Ross

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John Fernandes Insurance Service Second Division Hockey Tournament

All Stars humble Under 21’s; Old Fort dominate Airbenders as 2ND Division Hockey continues

Damon Woodruff passes to Allan Fernandes

Azad DeAbreu, highly regarded as a top goalkeeper for Hikers and the national hockey team, showed his skillfulness as a player when he netted 4 goals in a one sided affair against the Male National Under 21 team at thirst park on Saturday afternoon. DeAbreu led the Carib All Stars, a team comprising or players over the age of 35, looked organized from the start. Though the U-21 squad had speed on their side it was not enough to convert into goals. After a 4-0 run by the veteran players Shaka Assanah managed to slip one past the goalkeeper to score the lone goal of the U-21 team. However in the end it proved not to be enough to overcome the experience and skill of the All Stars. Colin Aaron, Phillip Fernandes and Dexter Wyles also contributed to the 7-1 thrashing of the U-21 side.

Jason DeSantos secures ball from Airbender Defenders

In another mismatch of the day Old Fort defeated the Airbenders 4-1. Jason De Santos scored a hat-trick while Kevin Melville sealed the victory in the 63rd minute against the female side; securing their first victory in the tournament thus far. The only player to score for the Airbenders was national player Chantelle Fernandes in the 43rd minute. The John Fernandes Insurance Service Second Division Hockey Tournament continues at various venues around the city.

 

– Andrew Ross