One of the traditional powerhouses of junior football, Carmel Secondary, produced a sub-par performance, but were lucky to escape with a win in their opening round clash against Brickdam as the Georgetown Zone of the Digicel Nationwide Schools Football Championship got underway yesterday, at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue. After playing to a goalless draw in regulation time, Carmel then went on to register a 3-1 triumph on penalty kicks to move into the next round. The game saw both teams squander numerous opportunities with Carmel the more seasoned
A Carmel player (backing camera) seen on the attack in their clash against Brickdam Secondary yesterday.
of the two combatants, being the chief culprit.
Star player Marlon Nedd, who was voted MVP at the Milo Competition, looked dangerous in spurts, but was also guilty of being caught up in too much individual play.
In the end, they were fortunate to come away with a win. Over at the Camptown ground, New Campbellville beat North Ruimveldt Multilateral 5-2 with Shemar Barrow netting a double and he was supported by Shemar Fraser, Kenrico Mayers and Daniel Ross with one goal apiece.
Carl Greenidge netted for the losers.
At Skeldon Community Centre, Skeldon High enjoyed home advantage to eliminate Corentyne Comprehensive 3-0.