East Ruimveldt, Bartica, and Carmel recorded lopsided victories when the ninth Milo Secondary Schools U18 football competition kicked off yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.
East Ruimveldt crushed Marian Academy 5-0 to set the tone for the afternoon. Tramel Jack bagged a brace in the 22nd and 60th minute whilst Daniel Sutton added a double in the 65th and 69th minute. Assisting with a goal was Kevon Garraway in the 40th minute.
Similarly, Bartica swamped Bush Lot 9-0. Nine different scorers were on target in the rout as Reon Hall, Shawn Jones, Jerson David, Ezekiel Baldeo, Cyle Timmerman, Ashton Dutchin, Rodcliff Adamson, David Benny, and Rondell Loncke scored in the second, ninth, 12th, 20th, 31st, 56th, 59th, 60th, and 61st minute respectively.
Likewise, Carmel thrashed Bygeval 8-0. Ian Daniels recorded five goals in the 16th, 17th, 37th, 39th, and 60th minute, whilst Shem James, Dwayne Baptiste and Marcus Lane netted in the fifth, 27th and 40th minute respectively.
On the other hand, Patentia defeated North Ruimveldt 2-0. Mickel Vancooten and Isaiah Daniels scored in the 11th and 32nd minute respectively.
Meanwhile the tournament continues today at the same venue with another round of matches. At 11:00hrs, Annandale will oppose Westminster whilst Berbice Education Trust will tackle Charlestown from 12:45hrs. In the third fixture, Chase Academy will engage Dora from 14:00hrs, with Ann’s Grove opposing Queen’s College at 15:45hrs in the final fixture.
The event will feature 32 teams competing in an initial group stage format comprising eight groups of four. The top two finishers from each pool will advance to the round of 16 stage.
The winner of the event will pocket $300,000 towards a school project and the championship trophy, with the second, third, and fourth place finishers walking away with $200,000, $100,000, and $75,000 respectively for a school initiative and the corresponding accolade.
