ONE GOAL was all that was needed as Bishop’s High School (BHS) held their nerve to defeated a persistent St. Francois Girls College in the Secondary Schools Football League Girls Big Four semi-final game at the Dwight Yorke Stadium yesterday.
The goal scored by Kirsten Julien from a pass by Krystal Taylor in minute 20 was preserved at the half time interval. And after the resumption neither team could capitalise on the opportunities that came before them. In the end, when the referee blew the final whistle, it was the home team and their jubilant supporters that erupted in a frenzy.
After the game coach of St. Francois Girls, Jason Spence said to lose is always a disappointment. “Bishop’s got their chance and they put it away while they failed to do likewise because at the end of the day goals win matches.”
However, he noted that they still have the North-East intercol to look forward to and possibly the national Intercol competition.
Meanwhile manager of BHS, Bernard Allum said it was a hard fought victory and the girls deserve it as they played to their strengths and they played well. They will now be looking forward to Trinidad for the next game for which coach Rudder Burke will continue to prepare the girls in the same fashion he did all season long.