Khalsa, Vunimono for U19 quarters

The Shiri Guru Nanak Khalsa College (Khalsa College) Under- 19 boys side has stepped their mark as ‘giant killers’ in the Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Association (FSSFA) Championship.

The Labasa-based school drew with defending champions Vunimono High School (VHS) 0-0, thrashed Nadi’s Ratu Navula College (RNC) 3-0 and defeated Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School (MGM) 3-1 at Subrail Park yesterday.

Khalsa College head coach Riaz Khan said the win has propelled them to the quarterfinal with eyes set on winning the U19 title.

Khan felt overwhelmed with the results and believed they have the confidence to push for the main title this year.

The wily coach indicated that Khalsa College has never won the national Under-19 title however, they still have a lot to do before the knockout phase begins.

He said their weakness is discipline as they copped several yellow cards and a red card.

“We have to be cautious with our discipline to avoid having players sent off,” he said.

Khan reiterated that they want to win the title this year because they prepared well compared to previous years.

He described MGM as a strong contender after they struggled against them.

“We had a shaky first-half, then we came up with a game plan, which worked out well”.

Results

Under-19: Guru Nanak Khalsa College 3–1 MGM High School, Vunimono High School 5–0 Ratu Navula College, Tilak High School 1–0 Xavier College, Ba Sangam College 1–0 Labasa Muslim College, Suva Muslim College 4–1 Labasa Sangam College Under-17: Labasa Sangam College 1–1 DAV College, Ba Sangam College 3–0 Nadroga Arya College, Vunimono High School 2–2 Central College

Under-15: Central College 2–0 Rishikul Sanatan College, Nadi Sangam College 1–2 Vunimono High School, AD Patel College 2–0 All Saints Secondary School

Open Girls: Labasa College 2–0 Nakasi High School, Pt Vishnu Deo Memorial College 2–0 Labasa Sangam, Suva Muslim College 2–0 Bucalevu Secondary School, Nukuloa College 2–0 Lekutu Secondary School, Ba Sangam College 2–0 Nadi Sangam College, Waiqele College 3–1 Rampur College.