Tunapuna Boy’s Rc School earned the right to defend their title yesterday when they came from behind to defeat Sangre Grande Government 3-2 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium yesterday in the semi-finals of the Atlantic Primary School Football League.
The inaugural winners of the Boys 11 years and under category went behind in the second minute of the game when Jeremiah Williams’ free kick from 15 yards out found the back of the net.
The Tunapuna RC outfit were shell-shocked but gradually found their rhythm and equalised through Oba Merritt in the seventh minute.
It was not long before the champions went further ahead when Tirrel Ramsahi’s left-footed strike beat the Sangre Grande custodian.
When referee Inskip Carrington blew the whistle signalling the end of the first half, the champions led 2-1. In the second session, another Merritt strike sealed the game to send Tunapuna into the final.
In the other semi-final, Tobago champions Whim Anglican blasted St Mary’s Government of South Eastern Counties 4-0 at the Coaching School Ground in Carnbee, Tobago.
Whim will now meet Tunapuna in the final at Hasely Crawford Stadium next Tuesday.
Today, the under-15 Girls will be in action at two venues in Trinidad.
Last year’s champions Moruga RC will take on Vos Government of Victoria Education District in one semi-final from 10 a.m. at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella.
The other semi-final will see Tobago champs St Andrews Anglican coming to Trinidad to meet St George East champs, Good Shepherd Anglican at the Hasely Crawford Stadium from 11 a.m.
Tomorrow, the under-15 Boys will be in action and eight-times champions Arima Boys Rc will come up against South Eastern winners Mayaro Rc.
Arima cruised into the semi-final round with an emphatic victory over Nelson Street Boys RC of Port of Spain & Environs. The Arima/Mayaro game will be played at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella from 10 a.m.
In the other semi-final, Tobago winners Montgomery Government will meet Sangre Grande Government at the Hasely Crawford Stadium from 11am.
The finals of all age groups will be contested on Tuesday 18, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium from 9.15 a.m.