Munro through to Semi-Finals

Green Island, Hanover- A well executed volley by Captain Derron Duncan from a corner earned defending champions Munro a 1-0 win over Green Island and a place in the Galloway Cup semi-final. Munro will advance in second place behind zone winners York Castle who spanked Manchester High 3-1.

The Munro U16 Team takes instructions from Coach Davey Thomas

Munro could have won by a wider margin but finishing proved difficult on a very bumpy surface in quite windy conditions. Munro will be stronger for the semi-final with the return of influential midfielder Mark "Ram" Parchment and the speedily diminutive forward Matthew "E.T" Kerr Clarke.

Munro's semi-final opponent will be known today when Cornwall College and STETHS settle the dispute over the best team in Group 1. This will be an intriguing match up with both teams being unbeaten in this round. STETHS are coming off a 3-0 thumping of Godfrey Stewart, while Cornwall enter this game with a 1-0 win over Decartereth College. Cornwall is the only team in this years Galloway Cup with a 100% winning record.

In U14 action Munro lost 2-1 to Green Island, ending any hope of advancing to the semi-final stage. The youngsters from Malvern felt hard done by the officials when a goal they scored resulting from a cross on the by line was deemed offside. Ricardo Pinnock scored Munro's lone goal.

By: Kevin Hutchinson

Munro Junior Teams Win Easily

Malvern, St. Elizabeth- Galloway Cup champions Munro College had a signature win on Wednesday when they defeated Manning's High by a 3-0 margin.

Manning's and York Castle where on top of the group with seven points each. York Castle now lead Munro by a point when they became sole leaders in a big 5-1 thrashing of Green Island and look sure to advance to the semi-finals.

Munro signalled their intentions early when Stefano Hynes was fouled in the area. Hynes scored the penalty to put Munro ahead. Dacosta Cup player Antonio Gregg made it 2-0 when he collected a pass on the left, calmly firing the ball to the far post. Stefano Hynes would seal the issue killing off the game, finishing one time from a left sided cross.

L-R: Antonio Gregg, Stefano Hynes

Munro's U14 team was very impressive, smashing Godfrey Stewart 7-0. Scorers were Nicholas Collin (Hat-trick), Ricardo Pinnock, Captain Timar Lewis, Lasando Stewart, and Nicholas Aquart.

Both Munro teams will travel to Green Island today to engage that school as the competition continues.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro tackle Manning's in Galloway Cup

Malvern, St. Elizabeth- Munro College revived their hopes of advancing to the semi-finals of the Galloway Cup with a 1-0 win over Manchester High on Monday. Mark Parchment sealed the win for Munro.

In other Galloway Cup games, York Castle moved to the top of the group with a 3-0 thrashing of William Knibb, while Manning's edge Green Island 1-0 to stay even with York Castle on seven (7) points, but with an inferior goal average.

In U14 action Munro earned a 1-1 draw against Manchester High. Nicholas Collins scored for Munro.

Munro are gunning to overtake Manning's High in the race for one of two semi-final spots in the Galloway Cup when they meet today at Munro. Manning's have allowed just one goal while scoring four in the three quarterfinal games, and will be tough to beat, but Munro are a strong offensive unit with seven goals in three games, while allowing three goals.

The Munro U14 team must win all of their remaining games if they hope to advance. They will come up against a determined Godfrey Stewart team.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro to tackle Manchester in U14 and U16 Football

Mandeville, Manchester- Munro College will seek to derail Manchester High in both the U14 and U16 competitions when both schools meet at Manchester High in a double header today.

The Munro U16 team are gunning to rebound from their 3-2 loss to York Castle on Friday. Munro were leading the contest 2-1 at half time with Stefano Hynes delivering a brace. Munro faltered badly in the second half when they conceded two goals to lose 3-2. Coach Davey Thomas will hope his charges are not up to any second half lapses today as was the case in the last two games. Munro were leading 3-0 against William Knibb after one half in the game last Wednesday, but faded down the stretch though they won the game 3-1.

The Munro U14 team will hope to build on their emphatic 9-2 win over Ocho Rios when they come up against Manchester at 1:45 this afternoon.

By: Kevin Hutchinson

Munro College U14 and U16 Round -Up

Martha Brae, Trelawny- Champions Munro sent a signal to all contenders to the Galloway Cup when they defeat William Knibb by 3-1 scoreline. Munro scored all the goals in the first half courtesy of strikes by Stefano Hynes, Romario Desouza, and Mark "Ram" Parchment. Munro will next play York Castle at home on Friday.

The Munro U14 team was not so fortunate when they were beaten 2-0 by St. James High. They will play Ocho Rios High next on Friday at Munro.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro Age Group Teams bow into Second Round

Martha Brae, Trelawny- Galloway Cup champions Munro College coming off a 4-1 spanking of Maggoty High courtesy of a Stefano Hynes hat-trick and a Jermaine Perry goal, will take on William Knibb today in Trelawny as the Galloway Cup U16 competition gets into high gear.

Their U14 counterparts take on St. James High in Montego Bay today as well.

By: Kevin Hutchinson

Munro Dacosta Cup Interzone Round Up

Malvern, St. Elizabeth-

November 2, 2011 Manchester High vs Munro

Both teams started quickly in an effort to take the lead, but it was Manchester who began to impose themselves on Munro. Apart from a few sporadic attacks, Munro never appeared to be in the game offensively.

Manchester midfielder Vincent Mitchell weaved his way past three Munro players to score with a shot to the upper right hand corner of the goal. Munro nearly equalised when Ryan Dwyer's excellently taken free-kick was deflected by the Manchester wall, barely missing the upright.

The second half was dominated by Manchester, and it would be Vincent Mitchell who doubled the score when he pounced on a loose ball after Munro Keeper Akeem Forbes saved a header from point blank ranged. Manchester cruised to a 2-0 victory.

November 5, 2011 Munro vs Lennon

In a grudge match at the STETHS Sports Complex, Munro was determined to reverse the embarrassing 5-1 defeat to Lennon High they suffered last season.

Munro had a better game than the Manchester game but could not find the net. Goalkeeper Akeem Forbes came up big on a few occasions to keep Munro in the game.

In the second half Munro had a slight edge in ball possession, and narrowly missed scoring on two occasions with Ryan Dwyer's ferocious shots just going wide. The game would end 0-0.

November 9, 2011 Grange Hill vs Munro

Munro scored their first and only goal from the penalty spot of this round with Amin Miller scoring.

Grange Hill would even the score when a corner eluded the Munro defense with Orvest Hewling sliding in at the far post to equalize. Munro problems escalated when right back Cleus Benjamin missed a clearance with his right foot; Daryl Daley collected the loose ball and fired powerfully past Akeem Forbes.

Grange Hill would score two more goals to win 4-1, their biggest win since defeating first round minnows Little London High and Maud McCleod High.

It was a disheartening season for the former champions Munro College, as they were only able to manage a point in the inter-zone round.

By: Kevin Hutchinson