Carmel, Chase Academy remain perfect in Limacol Football League

Ian Daniels (left) of Carmel is racing off to celebrate after scoring against Bartica in the Limacol Secondary Schools Football League.
Ian Daniels (left) of Carmel is racing off to celebrate after scoring against Bartica in the Limacol Secondary Schools Football League.

Carmel and Chase Academy preserved their perfect record in the Limacol Secondary Schools Football League, following contrasting wins yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

In a battle of the beaten teams, Carmel defeated Bartica 3-2. Ian Daniels proved to be the difference between the sides, as he recorded a hat trick in the 13th, 67th, and 70th minutes. For the loser, Billy Smith bagged a brace in the 41st and 43rd minutes.

On the other hand, Chase Academy mauled defending champion Wismar/Christianburg 5-0, relegating the Linden outfit to their third consecutive loss. The quintet of Bryan Wharton, Kerstyn Gonsalves, Darius Chester, Neeiaz Baksh, and Justin Alcindor scored in the third, fourth, 42nd, 47th, and 71st minutes apiece.

A scene from the Chase Academy and Wismar/Christianburg encounter in the Limacol Secondary Schools Football League at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue

In other results, Mackenzie High and Anns’ Grove secured their respective first wins in the competition. Mackenzie High overcame Santa Rosa of Region #1 by a 2-1 score. Azizi Grant and Dexter Milo scored in the 13th and 43rd minutes, respectively. For the loser, Darius Williams netted in the 20th minute.

Carmel’s Shem James (centre 2nd from left) is
trying to maintain possession while being
surrounded and challenged by several Bartica players.

Meanwhile, Anns’ Grove defeated East Ruimveldt via walkover. With this result, Anns’ Grove was awarded a 2-0 victory. The event continues today at the same venue with another round of matches.

Complete Results

Game-1

Anns’ Grove vs East Ruimveldt

Anns Grove won via walkover (2-0)

Justin Alcindor
(left) of Chase Academy is battling for possession of the ball with a Wismar/Christianburg midfielder in the Limacol Secondary Schools Football League.

Game-2

Carmel-3 vs Bartica-2

Carmel scorer

Ian Daniels-13th, 67th, and 70th

Bartica scorer

Billy Smith-41st and 43rd

Game-3

Wismar/Christianburg-0 vs Chase Academy-5

Bryan Wharton-3rd

Kerstyn Gonsalves-4th

Darius Chester-42nd

Neeiaz Baksh-47th

Justin Alcindor-71st

Shem James (left) of Carmel is dribbling past a challenge from a Bartica player in the Limacol Secondary Schools Football League.

Game-4

Mackenzie High-2 vs Santa Rosa-1

Mackenzie scorers

Azizi Grant-13th

Dexter Milo-43rd

Santa Rosa scorer

Darius Williams-20th