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Scotiabank /Pepsi School Football Academy kicks off
The 4th edition of the Scotiabank / Pepsi School Football Academy officially got underway on Saturday last in Georgetown with the traditional March Pass of the competing at the Ministry of Education, Sports Complex, Carifesta Avenue.
Ms. Jennifer Ciprianni of Scotia Bank and Mr. Larry Wills of Demerara Distillers Limited bottlers of Pepsi took the salute at the March Pass. Mr. Lawrence Griffith the Tournament Coordinator gave the welcome address and was high in praise of the sponsors for their continued contribution.
David Coates (centre) is flanked by Mario Padmore (right) and Kevon Roach.
Following the March Pass a female game was played between the defending champions Tutorial High and returning participants East Ruimveldt Secondary. The kick off was taken by Larry Wills of DDL.
The game ended 0-0 after 70 minutes of entertaining and crowd pleasing football from both sides. Both teams showed glimpses of better things to come in the future and the other teams have to look out for these two teams.
Both teams were made up of members of the Little DIVA Flames Female Football Club and their higher level of play was evident.
The Competition continued on Sunday March 16 with Tutorial High males coming up against Campbellville Secondary at the same venue. Tutorial came out victorious by a 5-0 margin.
David Coates netted a hat-trick (10, 29, 42) and was ably supported by Mario Padmore and Kevon Roach with one each in the 50th and 68th minute, respectively.
The score line should have been greater after Temaul Dowlin of Campbellville Secondary deliberately handled the ball in the penalty area in the 18th minute; the ensuing penalty kick was taken by Allistar Frank who struck the ball over the bar to the amazement of his team members and supporters.
Ms. Brenda Harmon, Organising Committee Member, gave the vote of thanks and complimented Scotiabank and DDL for their support. Also singled out for special mention were the Min. of Education, Min. of Culture Youth & Sports, Guyana Football Federation, Guyana Football Referees Council, Guyana Football Coaches Association, the Press, the management team of the Min. of Education Ground, the heads of all the respective schools, teachers, parents, family members of the players, coaches, referees, spectators and supporters and the students themselves for making this venture a success.
The Competition continues in Georgetown on Sunday with one game which features Lodge Secondary and Charlestown clash in a female encounter commencing at 09:30 hrs at the Min. of Education ground.
Action moves to the Ancient County of Berbice this Saturday with the March Pass of teams at the Scotts School Ground, New Amsterdam from 10:00hrs. This would be followed by a male match between Berbice Educational Institute and Berbice High School.
Meanwhile, the Linden segment will commence on Saturday March 29 with their March Pass of Teams at the Wisburg Secondary School Ground at 09:00hrs. Two games will follow. From 10:00hrs with a female game between Harmony and Mackenzie High while the males will face off from 11:30hrs.
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