Digicel Nationwide Schools Football Competition...Christianburg / Wismar romp to comfortable 6-0 win over Annandale

Digicel Nationwide Schools Football Competition…Christianburg / Wismar romp to comfortable 6-0 win over Annandale

Jul 27, 2015 Sports

– set up semi-final clash against Waramadong

Three-time defending champions of the Digicel Nationwide Schools Football Competition Christianburg / Wismar inched another step closer to the defence of their title after brushing aside Region 4 champs Annandale 6-0 in quarter-fiinal action yesterday, at the Wisburg ground, Linden.

From left – Antwaine Gill, Amaniki Buntin, Jovon Bobb and Kendolph Lewis pose for Kaieteur Sport yesterday.

It was an impressive showing by the champs and it must have boosted their confidence as they prepare to take on Waramadong, a team that they’ve beaten three times for the title.
On target for the winners were Kendolph Lewis, who seemed to be finding his form as he fired in a hat-trick in the 4th, 79th and 89th minutes of play, while the lanky central defender Amaniki Buntin 32nd, Antwaine Gill 81st and Jovon Bobb 86th, completed their tally.
Christianburg / Wismar bouyed by a large support base sent an early indication of their mood when Lewis headed back in a punch out by the Annandale goalkeeper from a corner after four minutes.
Shortlt after, the Annandale custodian was made to execute two fine stops from two stingings shots from Dequan Hercules and Lewis as the champs upped the tempo.
Lewis then unleashed a rasping shot from about 30 yerds out that again saw the goalkeeper fail to hold on to and the ball crashed into his chest and floored him as he had to seek medical attention.
Buntin then used his height advantage to rise above every defender to head past the keeper as Christianburg / Wismar led 2-0. The scoreline remained that way until the break with the hosts dominating most of the period.
On the resumption, the champs continued to create opportunities, but errant shooting erased their chances and their loyal supporters shouted their frustration.
However, out of nowhere four rapid goals were scored with Lewis adding two more, while Gill first and Bobb later sealed a comfortable win to set up the dream semi-final against Waramadong which many feel is like a virtual final and a game not to miss.