Munro College Takes WFAU17 Title

Goalkeeper Tevin Tomlinson holds the WFAU17 Trophy aloft as Munro College U17s Celebrate

Frome, Westmoreland- Munro College emerged victors over Frome FC with a 3-1 win on penalties after an extra time 0-0 scoreline.

Munro playing without centre forward Krishem Black, right winger Errol Davis and goalkeeper Lloyd Tyme were undeterred by the slippery underfoot conditions and the hostile crowd.

In a game full with ebbs and flows, Munro had the better chances, and were unlucky to have ended the half 0-0.

In the second half Munro central midfielder Carl Simpson dribbled through the heart of the Frome FC defence hitting the crossbar with a torrid shot.

Frome would have their moments as well, when a diagonal pass went behind the Munro defenders, but the shot went over the crossbar.

With regulation time now up and Frome looking to survive, Munro attacked with a vengeance. Munro looked to have the winner when midfielder Akeem Brown fired a well placed shot through the crowded Frome 18 yard box, but the ball was cleared off the line by a resolute Frome defender.

With penalties to decide the game Munro reserve goalie Tevin Tomlinson came up big. Tomlinson saved two penalties in a row to put Frome on the back foot, while the Munro trio of Captain Xavier Hendricks, Carl Simpson, and Akeem Brown all scored. With Frome needing to score their fourth penalty to stay alive, tensions were high in the Munro camp.

Frome striker Alvin Blair walked up to the ball nervously, with his penalty hitting the post in the process, the Munro camp erupted in wild celebration with the 3-1 win.

The would be the second football competition Munro has won in 2 years, having won the U14 in 2007.

We would like to thank our Headmaster Mr. Gail, and all representatives of the Westmoreland Football Association for allowing the boys to take part in such a competition outside of the regular schoolboy season. Special thanks to Coach Hopeton Gilchrist, the driver Mr. Peter Morris, Ms. Opal Vassel, Mr. Keith Bell, and all the boys who made the sacrifice to play for Munro College. All Munronians and friends of Munro College who supported the team through out the competition many thanks to you.

We are now as it would seem, on the road to the Dacosta Cup.

Kevin Hutchinson

Team Manager

Munro in WFA17 FINAL

Demari Stephens (Second from left) scores the opening goal with a well placed header.

Frome, Westmoreland- Munro College pressed their way into the final of the WFAU17 with a 2-1 win on penalties against Dunbars River FC.

Munro dominated through out, but found goals elusive. These difficulties were compounded by match officials, who failed to make calls against Dunbars River when infractions were committed on three separate occasions inside the area.

Striker Demari Stephens who had his best game yet opened the scoring for Munro with a header in the first several minutes of play.

Dunbars River FC who finished second to Reno FC in the other group were not content to roll over and die. With a pass that appeared offside, Dunbars River strikers raced toward goal forcing Munro goalie Lloyd Tyme to intercept, the subsequent rebound was converted and the score became 1-1. Despite bitter protest from the Munro camp, the controversial goal was allowed.

Munro were undaunted by the circumstances, and battered Dunbars River from pillar to post. Striker Demari Stephens got the easiest chance of the game, when Akeem Brown's cross eluded two defenders, but Stephens fired over the bar from close range.

The other striker Krishem Black made what looked like a match winning run, when he came down the left, cut inside, but the Dunbars River goalie made the save of the game to keep the score even.

With time expired, the match came down to penalties. Munro custodian Lloyd Tyme would be the hero, making 2 saves that would earn Munro College the 2-1 victory on penalties.

In the other semi-final Frome FC defeated Reno FC 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 regulation scoreline.

The final will take place between Frome FC and Munro College at 3:00pm at the Frome Sports Ground on Saturday May 16,2009.


Kevin Hutchinson
Team Manager

Munro March to Semi-Finals (WFA17)

Krishem Black (third from right) scores after solo run down the left.

Llandilo, Savannalamar- Many time schoolboy football champions Munro College put on a clinic of nifty passing and deft dribbles, easing past Negril FC 1-0.

With scoring chances abounding, Munro gave the small gathering something to cheer about, when regular substitute striker Krishem Black collected a pass on the left, ran towards goal slotting the ball calmly past the Negril FC goalie.

In other games Mount Grace FC garnered the upset of the round with a 2-0 win over Frome FC, erasing Frome's unbeaten run. Reno FC maintained their semi-finals position with a 0-0 draw against Dunbars River FC. Advancing to the semi-finals are Munro College, Reno FC, Frome FC, and Dunbars River FC.

Munro will face-off against Dunbars River in one Semi-Final, while Reno FC lock horns with upstarts Frome FC in the other semi-final on Saturday, May 9,2009 at Llandilo.

Kevin Hutchinson

Team Manager