Strong comeback by Renown, beat Police 2-1

Bernard PERERA

SOCCER: Renown Sports Club who are making a strong bid to move up in the Kit Premier league standings came up with a brilliant performance to beat Police Sports Club two goals to one at Police Park yesterday.

Renown SC who were placed one step above the bottom in the standings just after the first stage of the tourney has now moved ahead with two victories in the past two weeks playing the second stage.

Renown led one-nil at half-time. Police score their solitary goal in the second session but another goal from the Kotahena club sealed victory for them.

The other segment 'A' game between Saunders Sports Club and Air Force played at Sugathadasa stadium saw Pettah Club came out as victors. The scoreboard read in favour of Saunders 1-0 at the final whistle. The winners led at lemons 1-0.

The segment 'B' game between New Youngs SC from Wennappuwa and Matara SC played at Albert F. Pieris stadium, Wennappuwa had to be called off midway into the game due to heavy rains.

At the time of the stoppage Wennappuwa team was in front 4 goals to nil.

On Saturday Ratnam Sports Club defeated Kandy York SC at Bogambara stadium 2 goals to nil. At half-time Ratnam SC were leading 1-0.

The match between defending champions of the Kit Premier League, Negombo Youth Sports Club and Blue Star SC did not come out as scheduled due to heavy rains.

Negombo team who are looking forward to move ahead of the leaders Ratnam SC will take on Sri Lanka Army at CR & FC. Kick-off is scheduled for 3.30 p.m.