Defending champion Christianburg/Wismar will oppose North Ruimveldt in the final of the Milo Secondary Schools Football Championship following semi-final wins yesterday.
Staged at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue, Christianburg/Wismar downed Golden Grove 3-0. Kemar McLaren bagged a second half double in the 61st and 69th minute. Adding a goal in the 89th minute was Jamal Peters.
On the other hand, North Ruimveldt overcame Dolphin Secondary 4-3. The trio of Akeem Perreira, Cassidy Carter, and Orlando Dickie scored in the 60th, 61st and 70th minute respectively while an own goal in the 30th minute commenced the come-from-behind win.
For the losers, Nicholas Tappin tallied a double in the 36th and 50th minute, whilst Caldwell Peters scored in the 32nd minute. The losing semi-finalists will contest the third place playoff.
The victor of the event will collect $300,000, the championship trophy, and gold medals. On the other hand, the runner-up will pocket $200,000, the corresponding accolade, and silver medals. The third place finisher will receive $100,000, a trophy, and bronze medals while the fourth place side will walk away with $75,000 and a trophy.
The most disciplined team will be awarded a trophy. On the individual side, the most valuable player (MVP) will receive a pair of cleats and a trophy, while the highest goal scorer will receive an identical prize package. The best goalkeeper will receive a pair of gloves and a trophy.
Complete Results
Game-1
Christianburg/Wismar-3 vs Golden Grove-0
Kemar McLaren-61st and 69th
Jamal Peters-89th
Game-2
North Ruimveldt-4 vs Dolphin Secondary-3
North scorers
Own Goal-30th
Akeem Perreira-60th
Cassidy Carter-61st
Orlando Dickie-70th
Dolphin scorers
Caldwell Peters-32nd
Nicholas Tappin-36th and 50th
