Who will battle for this year’s Digicel School’s football title on Sunday?

Jul 27, 2017 Sports

Semis on today at Leonora

Chase Academy versus Christianburg Wismar, Waramadong versus Annai, that’s the

Waramadong Captain, Frank Francis and teammates urging the fans to get into the game after they scored the opening goal against Uitvlugt.

semi final fixtures set for today at Leonora.
While these teams have qualified for the final four previously, only Christianburg Wismar of Linden and Chase Academy of Georgetown managed to lift the title so far. The big question is who will go through to the grand finale on Sunday.
Defending champions, Chase Academy have demonstrated the type of football that earned them the title in 2016, thumping Hosororo 10-0 in their quarterfinal fixture, while Christianburg Wismar were made to work hard for a spot in the final four against Buxton Youths, winning 5-4 on penalties.
Sir Leon Lessons have always been one of the better teams in the tournament, but they lost to a rampant Waramadong 5-2, while Annai also proved ruthless, demolishing Berbice Champs Vryman’s Erven 5-0.
One thing these teams have in common is that they like to attack, so how well their defence stands up may very well have a huge impact on the end result tonight.
Chase Academy will look to the likes of Ryan Hackett, Adrian Arun, Kevin Padmore, Stephon Reynolds and Jeremy Garrick for inspiration against the Linden based team that doesn’t give up that easily, and includes the likes of Andre Mayers, Brentsley Allicock, Jamaine Kingston, Omar Brewley and Jernel Williams.
Waramadong have one of the most lethal strikers in the tournament in Reon McNaughton, who scored a hat-trick against Sir Leon Lesson. Whitaker Paul, Javin Castro and Ravi Ruddy are expected to lend support. Annai have the ability to match them and are booming with confidence following their quarterfinal win. Naidison Daniels, Sherral Daniels and Orville Daniels are dangerous players and a lot will depend on them for glory.
From the look at the form of the teams, previous winners Chase Academy and Christianburg Wismar may very well be upstaged by the teams from the hinterland. Fans are encouraged to come out for two enthralling and exciting semifinal matches featuring the best young talent in the school system on show. (Zaheer Mohamed)