A gritty performance by tournament heavyweights Tucville Secondary saw them come from behind to defeat a dogged Tutorial High 6-2 in latest action of the Milo U20 school football tournament.
Played at the Ministry of Education Ground, Carifesta Avenue, opposing captains were tasked with the important function of showing commonality in the fight against gender violence by eloquently sharing terse declarations in support of the aforementioned cause prior to kick off.
Displaying intestinal fortitude and mental potency fitting of a championship calibre unit, the boys from the Tucville area opened the first half palpably on the ascendency. Exhibiting crisp passing complimented with deft touches, the Tucville unit began to create openings in the Tutorial backline as they constantly pressed forward at will.
Operating on the counter and quite happy to surrender the lion’s share of possession to their more illustrious opponents, the Woolford avenue unit shocked the partisan crowd by taking the lead in the 29th minute through a Steve Stunton strike.
Jolted by their shock concession, the Tucville outfit started to attack fervently as they game began to become stretched. A further setback was incurred as Tutorial quickly added to their lead in the 31st minute compliments of a Teshawn Rodney finish.
Realizing the severity of the occasion, Tucville desperately tried to find a foothold in the game only to be denied by the catenaccioesque defending by the Tutorial side. The game began to take on an open nature and Tucville almost score twice only to be denied by the uprights on both occasions as halftime quickly loomed.
The second half started in a frenetic fashion with Tucville throwing bodies forward trying to find a way back into proceedings. The continued persistence was duly rewarded as they scored in the 49th minute through the precocious Kiefer Brandt, sending their fan base into loud celebrations.
Sensing the momentum shift and urged on by their supporters, the Tucville offensive juggernaut went on an all out offensive, searching for the all important equalizer. Under the pump and unable to mount an attacking rhythm, the Tutorial unit conceded a further goal as equivalence was restored in the 63rd minute through a Kevin Andrews finish sending the Tucville faithful into a frenzy.
Dominating the game in totality, Tucville inevitably took the lead as Dorwin Filter added his name to the scorer’s sheet in the 68th minute, completing the turn around. Dejected by their recent fate, Tucville’s comeback was further solidified as auxiliary goals were conceded in the 76th, 83rd and 85th through Roland Mayers, Wesley Wishropp and Andrews respectively, living up to their pre tournament billing.
In the opening fixtures, Charlestown Secondary crushed Ascension Secondary 5-1 compliments of a Anthony Bartholomew hat trick in the 10th, 15th and 45th minutes. Shane Morris also netted in the fifth and Omari James in the 28th while Joshua Ramoutar was on target in the 40th minute in a losing cause.
In the other game North Georgetown Secondary defeated Christ Church Secondary 4-2 compliments of a Londale George double in the 37th and 48th minutes while getting competent support from Nehemiah Gomes and Tiatun Tiatun in the 21st and 69th minutes respectively to end the day’s scheduled events.
