Munro to Challenge for U14 and U16 Titles

The victorious Munro College U16 Team

Mandeville, Manchester- Munro College, will seek to retain the Galloway Cup that they won in 2009, when they take on Green Pond High in the final. Munro beating the much touted Manchester High 3-2 on penalties in a pulsating semifinals at Brook's Park on Tuesday evening. While Green Pond were winners over Cornwall College on penalties after a 0-0 scoreline.

National U17 Goalkeeper Ahkeem Forbes, and Stephano Hynes would prove to be the heroes on the day after a torrid regulation and extra time game.

Munro signalled their intentions early when Nickoui Sinclair hit the post from a long range shot. Both teams traded attacks through out the game, but finding the net proved to be elusive. Manchester were kept at bay by the resolute defense of Derron Duncan, Cameron Bell, Brian Patterson, and Ryan Williams.

Munro had two opportunities toward the end of play. Levar Dunchie collected a pass and ran by the Manchester defense, but the Manchester goalkeeper came off his line in a flash to block. The other fell to Nickoui Sinclair who found himself in a goal scoring position on the right, but fired wide of the target.

Munro Goalkeeper Ahkeem Forbes saves a penalty from Delroy Miller

The game came down to penalty kicks, with both teams failing to score a considerable number of penalties. Munro Keeper, Ahkeem Forbes missed the first Munro penalty, but held his nerve to save four Manchester penalties. Sudden death penalties would decide the outcome. On Coach Davey Thomas' directions, extra time substitute Stephano Hynes walked up to the penalty spot. The cool and composed Hynes struck the ball high and wide of the Manchester keeper, leaving him no chance. Loud cheers and wild celebrations erupted from the Munro faithful, they had once again vanquished Manchester.

The Munro U14 team had to work hard for their 1-0 victory over Green Island. Third former Brandon Drummond secured the win with two minutes left in regulation time. Munro will now seek to unseat U14 Champions Cornwall College who spanked Ruseas High 4-0 en route to the finals.

The schedule for the age group football finals are as follows:

Munro vs Cornwall (U14) 1pm, Friday December 3, at STETHS

Munro vs Greenpond (U16) 2:45pm, Friday, December 3, at STETHS

By Kevin Hutchinson