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Final eight decided; Quarterfinals set for Sunday
Digicel Schools’ National Football Championship…
Kaieteur Sports – The Quarterfinal round in the 8th edition of the Digicel Schools’ Football Championship is billed to take place this Sunday, August 6, at the Ministry of Education (MoE) Ground, Carifesta Avenue, with all four matches on the card.
Yesterday, the last four matches in the Round-of-16 stage were contested at the same venue. In the opening match, Carmel disposed of Region 6 Champion, Berbice Educational Institute (BEI), 4 – 1. Omar Husbands led with a brace while Ian Daniels and Marcus Layne chipped in with a goal each.
Round-of-16 action between Carmel Secondary and Berbice Educational Institute at the MoE Ground.
The second match saw Georgetown Champion, Dolphin, remain spotless as they defeated Westminster 4 – 2. Gerry Burnette’s triple led the way for the eventual winner while his teammate Jequan Cole found the back of the net once.
Match three featured D.C Fox and Region 5 Champion, Mahaicony Technical Institute, which was won by the former, 2 – 1. Bevon Jones and Antonio Isaacs accounted for the winning goals.
Up to press time, the fourth showdown between West Ruimveldt and Charlestown was not completed.
D.C Fox’s scorers in the Round-of-16 were Bevon Jones and Antonio Isaacs.
When the Round-of-16 commenced on Wednesday, Tucville defeated Region 2 Champion, Charity, 4 – 1, Region 9 Champion, St. Ignatius, eliminated East Coast Champion, Buxton, with a 5 – 2 result, Santa Rosa knocked out Region 10 Champion, Mackenzie High, with a 5 ‐ 2 score and Waramuri Top sank Kwakwani, 4 – 1.
That means, the quarterfinalists are Tucville, St. Ignatius, Santa Rosa, Waramuri Top, Carmel, Dolphin, D.C Fox and the winner of last night’s final encounter. On Sunday, the four-match card kicks off at 13:00 hrs at the MoE Venue.
This season of the tournament is organised by the Petra Organisation.
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