Chase crowned Massy U-18 School Football champs after outplaying Santa Rosa

Chase’s Academic Foundation produced a display of clinical attacking football to dismantle Santa Rosa Secondary 6-0 and secure the 12th Massy Distribution U-18 School Football title on Saturday evening.

In a highly anticipated rematch of the 2023 final, Chase left no room for a repeat heartbreak.

The Region One outfit had triumphed in their previous meeting, but this contest was effectively ended as a spectacle within the opening quarter of an hour at the Ministry of Education Ground.

The blitz began almost immediately on Carifesta Avenue, with Dimani Hardy finding the back of the net just two minutes into the match.

The pressure remained relentless as Shaquan David doubled the advantage in the 14th minute, followed immediately by another two minutes later to leave the Santa Rosa reeling.

David continued his prolific evening by adding his third in the 43rd minute, ensuring Chase headed into the halftime break with a commanding 4-0 lead and total control of the midfield.

Santa Rosa’s hopes of a second-half resurgence were further dampened shortly after the restart. Dane Phillips was dismissed in the 50th minute after receiving his second yellow card, leaving the defending champions a man down and facing an impossible mountain to climb.

Two minutes prior, Onesi Dunn scored the fifth for Chase.

Chase capitalised on the numerical advantage as Mark Glasgow netted in the 77th minute, sparking jubilant celebrations from the Chase supporters.

This victory marks the fifth title for Chase’s Academic Foundation in eight final appearances, firmly establishing their dominance in the competition.

The championship win earns the school G$300,000 toward a project, while Santa Rosa and third-placed West Ruimveldt receive G$200,000 and G$100,000, respectively.

Earlier in the evening, the third-place playoff provided a more cagey affair between West Ruimveldt and Charlestown Secondary. After both sides failed to break the deadlock during regulation and extra time, West Ruimveldt held their nerve to triumph 4-2 in a penalty shootout.

The trophy was presented to the victors by Steven Jacobs, Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, alongside Minister of Housing Collin Croal and Minister of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne-Shadeek.

Beyond the immediate silverware, the tournament serves as a crucial qualifying stage for the year-end League tournament. Joining the three podium finishers in the top eight are Charlestown Secondary, Three Mile Secondary, New Amsterdam Secondary, Annandale Secondary, and St. Joseph High.

The top two schools from that upcoming league will earn the opportunity to represent Guyana on the international stage this December.

 

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