St Ignatius Secondary seals final berth

Kenbert Salvador (centre) in the process of celebrating after scoring the opening goal during their side’s lopsided win over Aishalton in the Digicel Schools Foot Championship David Coates (left) off to celebrate his second goal against Aishalton Secondary in the Digicel Schools Football Championship

St. Ignatius Secondary sealed their berth to the Region #9 final of the Digicel Schools Football Championships after brushing aside Aishalton Secondary 6-1 yesterday at the St. Ignatius Sports Club ground.

The large home crowd that viewed the contest was not disappointed as Kenbert Salvador scored a double in the 20th and 36th minute while David Coates bagged a brace in the 67th and 83rd minute.

Kenbert Salvador (centre) in the process of celebrating after scoring the opening goal during their side’s lopsided win over Aishalton in the Digicel Schools Foot Championship David Coates (left) off to celebrate his second goal against Aishalton Secondary in the Digicel Schools Football Championship
Kenbert Salvador (centre) in the process of celebrating after scoring the opening goal during their side’s lopsided win over Aishalton in the Digicel Schools Foot Championship David Coates (left) off to celebrate his second goal against Aishalton Secondary in the Digicel Schools Football Championship

Chipping in with solo efforts in the 32nd and 81st minute were Orlando Francis and Chadrick Torres respectively. For the visitors, Ben Realine netted in the 53rd minute. Although the contest threatened to be a closely fought affair in the opening exchanges, the hosts grabbed the lead as Salvador latched onto a poor pass from a defender before dribbling the onrushing goalkeeper inside the box and finishing into the empty net.