THE semi-finals of the ExxonMobil U14 Schools Football tournament were decided yesterday with different teams getting there via varying paths.
In the first game, East Ruimveldt were 1-0 winners over their West Ruimveldt counterparts with the difference being Akeela Hazel’s 3rd minute goal, while New Central won their game against Tucville on 3-2 penalties after the game ended scoreless in regulation time.

Charlestown gained their semi-final spot against Dolphin via walkover while New Campbellville blew away Ann’s Grove 4-1.
A hat-trick from Michesha Osbourne (3rd, 7th, 9th) along with Jorcialy Sallina’s single strike in the 43rd ensured the win.
Keshaiya Tixey 43rd minute goal was the consolation for Ann’s Grove.

West Ruimveldt boys got past New Central by one goal from Ronaldo Ramdass in the 40th while a 3-0 margin is how Ann’s Grove defeated East Ruimveldt thanks to Isaiah Pellew (16th, 26th) and Akeyl Nedd (49th).
Cummings Lodge beat Dolphin 5-2. Dolphin’s two goals came from Jason Sandiford (33rd) and Malachai Gowen (36th) while Cummings Lodge had Duquan Thom (38th, 40th) Tyrel Walcott (34th), Rovin Henry (32nd) and Montell Marks (42nd)

Charlestown also won via a 5-1 margin over North Ruimveldt thanks to a pair of braces from Nicholas Nieuelder (8th. 30th) and Colwin Kissoon (40th, 42nd) and a single strike from Dequan Cox (39th). Dalon Wray scored North Ruimveldt’s only goal.
The tournament is supported by Pepsi and is coordinated by the Petra Organisation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.