Dolphin Secondary got their campaign off to the perfect start in the Republic Bank U-18 Schools Football, besting West Ruimveldt by a 3-1 score-line yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.
Collin Frank-David handed Dolphin Secondary the initial advantage as he broke the deadlock with a 20th-minute strike. However, West Ruimveldt equalised in the 70-minute contest, as Donovan Welcome found the back of the net in the 35th minute.
The score remained unchanged entering the halftime interval.
Nonetheless, two unanswered goals in the space of six minutes secured the win for Dolphin Secondary. Shaquille Dalrymple opened his account as he etched his name on the score-sheet in the 40th minute. Dalrymple then completed his brace to seal the win, as he made his presence felt with a 46th-minute conversion.
The winners of the league will bag $300,000 towards a school project along with a trophy and medals, while the runners-up will receive $200,000, a trophy, and medals as well. Third-place finishers will be compensated for their effort with $150,000 along with a trophy and medals.
Additionally, there will be individual incentives with accolades for the highest goal scorer and best goalkeeper, while the most disciplined team will also be rewarded for their behaviour.
The tournament continues on Sunday at the same venue with another round of matches.
Complete Results
Game-1
Dolphin-3 vs. West Ruimveldt-1
Dolphin scorers
Shaquille Dalrymple-40th and 46th
Collin Frank-David-20th
West scorer
Donovan Welcome-35th
