Excelsior dismantle Buxton 8-2

EXCELSIOR Academy booked their Round of 16 passage in the Digicel’s School Football tournament by dismantling Buxton Secondary 8-2.

In the second Round of 32 match at the Ministry of Education yesterday afternoon, Excelsior issued an ominous warning to their opponents as they enforced an 8-2 beating on a strong-willed Buxton Secondary.

The match started on even terms, with both midfields dictating the tempo, however, the ‘Buxtonians’ took an early lead in the 10th minute, with Aqueni Lucas capitalising on a defensive lapse to find the back of the net. However, the East Coast outfit’s stamina waned, and the Georgetown-based Excelsior’s players seized the advantage around the 25th minute, through a well- timed run from Jamal Collins. He latched on to a midfield through all, and calmly slotted home to spark the scoring.

Excelsior would eventually end the game with eight different goal scorers. Dwayne James (30’), Rickquan Alexander (39’), Tyrece Lyle (49’), Nivek Boyce (55’), Omalie Veira (72’), Shaquille Sargeant (83’), and Adriano Wharton (89’) would all register their names on the scoresheet.
Despite ceding an early advantage, the ‘Buxtonians’ tried to claw their way back, but were overrun, their other goal coming in the 64th minute through Treon Hatton.

Excelsior became the second team after DC Caesar Fox to book their Round of 16 berth, and will be looking to make a strong run to the final.