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Annai Sec’ stuns St Ignatius 4-0 in Region #9’s KFC Goodwill Football Series qualifier
Annai Secondary goal scorers -(L-R) Sudesh Persaud, Roman Edwards and Guy Moses. (Annai Sec’ stuns St Ignatius)
Kaieteur Sports- The journey to represent Region Nine in the highly anticipated Petra-KFC Goodwill International School’s Football Series begun in emphatic fashion on Saturday last at the Annai Ground. Hosts Annai Secondary School delivered a commanding performance, defeating St. Ignatius Secondary 4-0 in the first leg of their home-and-away qualifier, spearheaded by region nine’s Education department.
The stakes are high, with the winning team securing a coveted spot in December’s KFC Goodwill Series, featuring international competitors from Suriname, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. Annai wasted no time asserting dominance, effectively sealing the contest by halftime with a clinical display.
Roman Edwards opened the scoring in the 18th minute, setting the tone for the encounter. Sudesh Persaud doubled Annai’s lead just six minutes later, capitalizing on defensive lapses by the visitors. Guy Moses then stole the spotlight, netting a quick-fire brace in the 33rd and 40th minutes to complete the rout.
With the result, Annai Secondary take a significant advantage heading into the second leg, scheduled for Saturday, November 23 at the St. Ignatius Community Centre ground. St. Ignatius will need to summon a monumental effort to overturn the deficit and keep their qualification hopes alive.
As anticipation builds for the December showdown, Annai looks poised to make a strong bid for regional glory, showcasing the depth of talent within Region Nine’s football scene.
(Annai Sec’ stuns St Ignatius 4-0 in Region #9’s KFC Goodwill Football Series qualifier)
- Annai Secondary School, Petra-KFC Goodwill International School’s Football Series, St. Ignatius Community Centre ground., Sudesh Persaud doubled
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