Routs the highlight as Milo football gets underway

A scene from the opening game in the 9th edition of the Milo Secondary Schools Football Championship between Marian Academy (blue) and Eats Ruimveldt

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.