Fatima recorded their second win in as many games when they beat CIC 3-0 as action continued in the BG TT Secondary Schools Football League in Mucurapo yesterday.
Twenty-four minutes into the game, however, Fatima opened the scoring after a scramble for possession at the mouth of CIC’s goal resulted in a half volley by the home team’s Chad De Freitas that was solid enough to reach its target.
Henceforth, the intensity increased steadily as each team looked to exploit the weaknesses in the opposition’s defense. The young players’ willingness to sacrifice themselves resulted in a few casualties during the first half.
CIC skipper, Veer Lakhan-Joseph consistently threatened to even the score though his efforts would eventually go without reward. Five minutes before the interval, Fatima’s Kadeem Drayton eventually penetrated CIC’s defense within the box and earned himself enough room to finish the play efficiently and without fuss.
Going into the second half, Fatima kept the pressure on high while CIC were lucky to receive a pardon when an offside call put a premature end to the home team’s third goal celebrations.
Although, Jardine stepped up to the challenge several times, it was not enough to keep the free flow of the Fatima offense at bay. It came as no surprise when, in the 70th minute, Chislon Richardson skillfully deflected a free kick from close range beyond Jardine’s reach for an overdue third goal.
Scores
Fatima 3 (Chad De Freitas, Kadeem Drayton, Chislon Richardson) vs St Mary’s 0
North Zone
Fatima College 3 (Kae Jjay Ramdoo, Chad De Freitas) vs St Mary's College 0
Malick 1 vs Mucurapo 3 (Stefan Jack, Mutar Taylor, Kevin Molino)
St Anthony's 7 (Micah Lewis, Quian Grovsnor, Rishad Wint, Ashim Pierre (2), Travis Joseph, Cordell Cato) vs Trinity College 2 (Kendall Sealey, Christopher Headley)
East Zone
Trinity College East 0 vs Arima 1 (Nicholas Armstrong)
San Juan 3 vs El Dorado 0
St Augustine 10 (Bernell Ramirez, Atiba Hackett, Cheon Forde Edwards (2), Umar Prescott (3), Mark Flaveny (2), Isiah Mejias) vs Toco Composite 0
South Zone
Siparia Junior Sec 1 (Mackel Alexander 15th) vs Vessigny 1 (Kellon Greene)
St Benedict's College 2 (Paul Kirk, Shaquille Henry) vs Pres San Fernando 1 (Renefor Martin)
Today's SSFL Fixtures
Tobago Zone
Scarborough vs Speyside High
Mason Hall vs Roxborough
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