CIC crowned North Zone Champions: Trinity 0 - 2 St Mary's

The wait is finally over for CIC fans as they claimed the 2009 North Zone title with a 2-0 victory over Trinity at Trinity Grounds.

The victory put the 'Saints' in an unassailable 24 points with one round of matches to spare.

Christian Briggs and Chad Appoo were the goal scorers and CIC move to top of the table with 24 points.

Trinity remain in 6th spot with 2 points, just edging Woodbrook on goal difference.

QRC held at St Anthony's: St Anthony's 0 - 0 QRC

QRC, in their last game of the league, lost their lead in the North Zone after a 0-0 with the Tigers at St Anthony's. The draw was costly as they slipped to 2nd place with 23 points behind their rivals CIC. St Anthony's hang on to 3rd spot with 20 points. 

The first half saw a tight battle between the two teams with few good goal scoring opportunities being created by either team. St Anthony's was the better side in the first 45 minutes keeping QRC pinned back in their half of the field for long periods, but rarely threatened the QRC goal. Reshad Allen had the best effort of the opening half when he had a powerful go from just outside the penalty area but his shot was too high.

The game opened up a bit after the break, but still neither team was able to break the deadlock. Mikhail Walters should have opened the scoring shortly after the restart, after Andel Francois skillfully got past his marker and laid the ball off perfectly for him just outside the 6 yard box, but somehow Walters placed his shot over the bar from close range. Akil Morris looked dangerous for QRC up front and he gave his fans something to cheer about when he showed quick feet and burst forward into the Tiger's half, before unleasing a powerful shot that also went overbar.

The game would end controversially however as St Anthony's appeared to have valid claims for a penalty in stoppage time, when Gavin Samaroo was clumsily brought down from behind in the penalty box. All eyes turned to the referee but he waved play on much to the frustration of the St Anthony's players and fans and blew the whistle for full time shortly after.

Mucurapo come out top in derby: Fatima 2 - 3 Mucurapo

Mucurapo defeated their neighbors Fatima today and overtook them in the league table with a 3-2 victory at Fatima Grounds. Goals from Samuel Delice, Kaejay Ramdoo (penalty) and Jamal Williams gave Mucurapo the victory. Anslem Jackson and Andrew Smith scored for Fatima in the entertaining battle between the two teams. Mucurapo now sit in 4th position in the North with 20 points, level on points with St Anthony's but behind on goal difference. Fatima slip to 5th spot with 19 points.

Mucurapo host Trinity on Friday 16th October when North Zone concludes, with 'Compre' in with a remote chance for 2nd spot, while Trinity will be struggling to avoid relegation. St Anthony's host Fatima, with the 'Tigers' also fighting for 2nd spot, while Fatima would need a victory to seal 3rd spot. CIC can afford to rest players when they host Woodbrook having wrapped up the title, but Woodbrook can afford no such luxury as they need points if they are to escape the drop.

Justin Henry

http://www.schoolsportcentre.com

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