Kamil Muslim College 4: (Kalaveti Sivoi,Jonetani Newa, Shazil Ali Junior Joeli Ranitu – penalty shootouts)
Saraswati 2: (Save Baledrokadroka, Bruce Hughes penalty)
What happened: Kamil Muslim College successfully defended their title in the 2015 Courts Inter-District Championship Secondary Schools final yesterday.
This was after defeating Saraswati College 4-2 at Govind Park.
The team received $1500 while Saraswati got $500.
The two teams played a gutsy performance in the first-half, but both lacked the finishing upfront
Halftime: Kamil Muslim College 0-0 Saraswati College
The two teams remained scoreless at the end of the final whistle which forced the game to go into extra time. The scores remained after sudden death forcing the match into a penalty shootout.
Kamil College was successful with four attempts – Kalaveti Sivoi, Jonetani Newa, Shazil Ali Junior and Joeli Ranitu, while Save Baledrokadroka and Bruce Hughes scored Saraswati.
Big play: Kamil College played a brilliant defensive game and goalkeeper Misiwani Nairube was instrumental for his side.
Star turn: Saraswati College put Kamil College under pressure most of the time, but failed to capitalise on most occasions.
Comments:
Kamil coach Azam Ali;
“It was a great victory for us as our aim was to successfully defend our title.
“This is a historical moment for Ba and we want to thank our sponsors KBL Transport.”
Saraswati College principal Vasu Deo
“It was just unfortunate that we lost out on penalty kicks. I salute Kamil College for a good game, but I thank our boys. We reached the final and I’m proud of the boys.”