Naparima College lifted their record sixth National InterCol title, after a 2-0 victory over El Dorado Secondary Comprehensive School at the RBTT Intercol Finals played at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella yesterday.
Lightning flashed and thunder roared to the delight of the "Blue Thunder" supporters of El Dorado, as it rained in the first half of the decisive match. But nothing dramatic happened for them on the field of play, where it really mattered.
It was Naps third title out of a possible four for this season with only the "Big Five" national league title eluding them.
Naps were put on their way to victory when Cion Samuel’s apparent cross swerved, dipped, and deflected high off the far post and into Hakeem Blake's net.
Dwayne Edward’s capped off victory with a penalty kick in the 76th minute, and Naps were counting down the time until they could get their hands on the coveted trophy.
The scores were levelled (0-0) after the first half of play.
Naps coach Shawn Cooper dedicated the title to his young two-year-old son, as well as Naps' fallen "soldier", striker Nigel Wright, both of whom celebrated their birthdays yesterday.
Wright, who turned 19, suffered a badly broken leg in the South Zone InterCol final, and had reparative surgery yesterday as well. The team will visit his today.
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