Wesley clinch Suntel Trophy
Wesley College showed their class by clinching the Suntel Trophy by
beating the fancied St. Peter's College 7 points (1 goal) to 5 (1 try)
in a closely fought final played at St. Peter's Grounds, Colombo 4 on
2nd and 3rd of August.
Wesley's only try was planted by their skipper Azmil Omar who played
a captains game. At half time Wesley led 7 nil with skipper Azmil
scoring a superb try near the post when tackled by the opponents. the
try was converted by himself.
After the turn around five minutes after half time winger of St.
Peter's M.Dias went for a try near the corner flag, while the kick at
goal was not taken.
Thus Wesley were leading 7 nil during the full time to the whistle of
Referee D. Nimal. More than 300 participants from 12 leading schools
from Western Province took part in this tournament which was organised
by the Western Province Schools RFA and sponsored by 'Suntel Ltd.'
The chief guest was Lalindra Fernando (Brand Manager Suntel Ltd.,)
while the guest of honour were J.G. Amarajeewa (Principal Lumbini) and
Pathmakumara Rodrigo (Vice President WPSRFA and Treasurer Sri Lanka
Schools RFA).
Susantha Mendis (Secretary WPSRFA) and Prasantha Ranaweera (Treasurer
WPSRFA) also gave away the awards.
The results: Cup -
Wesley College, Colombo beat St. Peters College, Colombo 4, 7 points
to 5. Plate:- Science College (Mount Lavinia) beat Ananda College,
Colombo 10, 7 points to nil. BOWL: Isipathana College beat Thurstan
College, Colombo 14 points to nil.
Shield: Mahanama College, Colombo 3 beat Prince of Wales, Moratuwa 21
points to nil while the SAUCER award was won by D. S. Senanayake College
who beat Dharmapala College, Pannipitiya 12 points to 5. |