AFTER a lull in action, play in the Digicel Nationwide schools football competition is set to resume tomorrow with quarterfinals planned for three venues.Defending champion Christianburg/Wismar will continue their quest for a fourth title when they face Region 4 champions Annandale at Wisburg ground.
The hosts, who have looked an improved side after every encounter, will be depending on the likes of the skilful Omar Brewley, Dequan Hercules, Javon Bobb and last-time hero goalkeeper Tevin Crawford to bolster their chances of advancing.
On the other hand, Annandale’s search for a semi-final place will rest on the shoulders of Damentry Grant, Trioni Semple and Jan Dooker. Last year’s beaten finalists Waramadong travel to Burnham Park in Berbice to take on Berbice High School and this encounter is a stern test for the three-time unlucky championship contenders.
They will be looking towards the services of captain Mcferen George, Dean Rodrigues and Delman George to orchestrate a win, while BHS quest for victory will be spearheaded by the likes of the prolific Shenar Arrindell with support from Rawle Bourne, Tozu Aaron and Derick Taylor.
The other two matches at Leonora will see Chase Academy tackle Charity and Dolphin up against Annai.
Chase Academy must be favoured to win this matchup, especially with Kelsey Benjamin in their line-up. This young ball-weaver has consistently shown his quality as a potent striker and stopping him will take some doing.
The supporting casts are also capable of dominating opposing teams and are also deadly inside the penalty area.
Players of the calibre of Jaleel Hamilton, Sese Norville, Andre Trotz and Job Caesar all possess skills that will make any defensive alignment tremble with fear.
Charity, too, have some excellent players and Samson Culpepper, Barry Fraser and Ariel Chester are good enough to cause serious damage to Chase Academy’s aspirations.
The Dolphin and Annai clash should see the latter move forward in emphatic fashion.
Dolphin, who suffered a lopsided defeat against Sir Leon Lessons in their Georgetown Zone final, were reinstated following a protest, but will have to improve immensely in a short space of time to beat a very good Annai outfit.
Shawn Mohamed and Malachi Nelson have been among the best players for them so far and they will have to play out of their skins to engineer a win.
Annai on the other hand are a very solid team both on the offensive and defensive ends of the field and skipper Garville Daniels and Naron Williams are a two-man wrecking crew and extremely potent in attack. They hold the edge and should progress to the next stage.
All matches commence at 16:00hrs.