Munro well set for LINKZ 20/20 Finals

Chavez Channer scores a penalty to put Munro up 1-0 against Lacovia, Craig Foster (#10) looks on.

Jarrett Park, Montego Bay- Munro College will take on Grange Hill in the opening game in the LINKZ 20/20 Football Fiesta Finals at 1pm, on August 15,2009 at Jarrett Park. The games that come after are as follows:

Brown's Town vs Maldon

Lacovia vs. STETHS

Godfrey Stewart vs. Frome

The winners of these games go on to the quarter finals where they will join St. James High and Jamaica College.

The three quarterfinal winners and the best loser will contest the semi-finals; with the two winners contesting the final.

By virtue of their win on penalties against STETHS and their 1-1 draw with Lacovia, Munro were adjudged the winners of Zone E despite much controversy from the STETHS contingent. STETHS had won their game against Lacovia 2-1, but the 20/20 organizers ruled that the Lacovia /Munro game after regulation time would have taken Munro to 4 points, and as a result zone honours. The organizers decided to end the debate by putting STETHS and Lacovia through, making the 20/20 a ten team competition instead of an eight team competition.

Mean while Munro continued their winning ways by beating Manning's High 2-1 in Savannalamar last Monday. Demari Stephens and Jordon Bell got the goals for Munro. This was a good result, Manning's has previously beaten Ruseas and drawn with Frome Tech and Herbert Morrison.

Last Wednesday Munro took on Glenmuir at Brancourt, and dominated for most of the first half, with the half ending 2-2. Glenmuir scored early in the second half when Munro keeper Lloyd Tyme hesitated to come for a cross, allowing the onrushing striker to tap in.

Munro took control for the next 25 minutes in the second half, missing four sitters. Glenmuir scored again in the final moments of the game to win 4-2.

Coach Hopeton Gilchrist is very confident in the Munro College team. With this weeks return of the quartet of ace striker Jermaine Samms, midfielders Dayton Stuart, Akeen Royal, and David Beezer; all 2007 team member; Munro's chances are good. These players will be complimented by former William Knibb striker Rajiv Service, and Reno FC striker Craig "Breakfast" Foster who are both 17 years old.

Rajiv Service is the "X" factor here. Hardly any of the opposing teams know of him. He is skillful, strong, intelligent, fast, plays multiple positions and can kick with either foot, but has not played more than 20 minutes all summer in practice games. This should change on Saturday when Munro attempts to win at the LINKZ 96Fm 20/20 Football Fiesta.

Kevin Hutchinson

Team Manager