THE race to the finals in Region #6 leg of Digicel School’s football competition is heating up nicely after Friday’s match between Manchester Secondary and Port Mourant Training School (PMTC)
Due to overnight rain the pitch was soggy, but it didn’t deter the players from showing their determination to win.
A small but vocal crowd, which included a few Siparuta fans watched as the two teams played to a goalless first half.

Both sides created plays that may have resulted in goal-scoring opportunities in the first half. The defenders of Manchester Secondary had a tough outing as they cleared many possessions that ended up in their area.
By halftime the score was nil all.
At the resumption of play the small crowd became impatient and urged on the players from both sides. In response, there was an absolutely brilliant header from striker Joel Glasgow in the 57th minute.

A corner from the right resulted in Manchester’s first goal. Minutes later PMTC found their range with a defensive lapse from Manchester. That resulted in a perfect past to striker Micheal Warner in the 70th minute. He savagely placed a well curve left foot shot, which ballooned to the net. That goal sent the PMTC players in a celebratory mood.
Both teams were going for the kill in the closing minutes of the game. Manchester Secondary missed two opportunities to break away.

But they sealed the deal in the final stages of the match. Shane Campbell displayed clever ball skills as he essayed an eye-catching pass to Pernel Tyndall. Tyndall wasted no time to blast home a shot that deflected from the PMTC defender and landed straight into the goal. The goalie was found wanting as he watched the ball sailed past him with ease. The goal was scored in the 88th minute of the 90 minutes regulation.
Manchester Secondary will do battle against Siparuta on Monday at Skeldon Back Centre for a place in the semifinals.