Blue Star SC closing on leaders Ratnam SC

Bernard Perera

SOCCER: Blue Star Sports Club managed to hold on to their second position in the Kit Premier League Soccer Championship Standings when they trounced high riding Negombo Youth SC on Wednesday at Kalutara Stadium three goals to two.

This victory by the Kalutara team also assured them of the runners-up position behind Ratnam SC who has a clear lead with two matches to be played to collect a maximum of six points. Even two draws in these two games is sufficient for the leaders to go for the championship title.

Meanwhile Blue Star SC with 34 points from 14 games too are in contention for the title. If they are to make a leap towards the top slot they will have to win both matches in hand. Blue Star come out with two wins and Ratnam failing to win their games will make the difference at the end with the Kalutara team winning the championship.

The match between Ratnam SC and Negombo Youth which was scheduled for today has been postponed, and it is likely that this game will kick off next Wednesday. With only one segment 'A' match scheduled for today between Saunders SC and Sri Lanka Army there will be no changes effected to the standing up to-date.

Segment B standing is sure to change this week with New Young SC from Wennappuwa try thier best to move onto the second position with a victory over Matara SC. Here the Wennappuwa team is favoured to grab the most vital three points which also could push them a step forward to the second slot.

Both teams Jupiters SC and Old Bens SC who occupy the first two positions in this Segment are in danger as New Young SC will make a strong bid to be on top. If the team from Wennappuwa makes it to the top Old Bens will lose their runners-up position and also miss the chance of moving onto the Segment 'A' for the next season.

Two victories for News Youngs will move to Segment A along with Jupitors SC from Negombo. Leaders in this Segment will also get the opportunity of playing in the Champion of Champions trophy along with three top teams from the Segment 'A'.