Chase’s Academic Foundation capped off a flawless season on Sunday by successfully retaining the Republic Bank Under-18 Secondary Schools Football League title, securing a coveted berth in the upcoming KFC International Goodwill Football Series.
They will be joined by West Ruimveldt Secondary, who delivered a decisive victory in the final round to clinch second place and the final qualifying spot for the international tournament, which takes place in Guyana from December 14–21.
Already confirmed as champions before the final whistle, Chase’s Academic Foundation put an exclamation mark on their campaign by easing past Dolphin Secondary 3-0. The result marked their seventh straight victory and sealed an unblemished record.
Goals came from Isaiah Ifill (22nd), Bryan Wharton (30th) and Shaquan David (33rd).
Chase’s dominance extended to the individual honours, with David claiming the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and goalkeeper Flavio La Rose taking home the Golden Glove.
The day’s most high-stakes match saw West Ruimveldt Secondary effectively contest a ‘virtual final’ against Charlestown Secondary for the second qualifying spot.
West Ruimveldt delivered a stunning display of attacking football, winning 6-1 via goals from Jeremiah Griffith (8th, 14th , 56th ), Donovon Welcome (52nd) and Dellon Philadelphia (60th, 66th) netted for West while Cambie Deangelo scored a penalty for Charlestown in the 12th minute.
The commanding victory ensured West Ruimveldt secured their place alongside Chase in the international series, where they will face top youth teams from Suriname, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas, and Brazil.
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