Science stun Rajans

Chris DHAMBARAGE

Science College Mount Lavinia put up a splendid performance to knock out the defending champions Dharmaraja College Kandy from the quarterfinals of the Cup championship on the opening day of the Milo schools Under 18 ten-a-side rugby tournament which began at Longden Place yesterday.

Science College held the Rajans to a thrilling seven all draw and then went on to beat Zahira College Maradana 34-5 that ensured their place in the quarterfinals and a match against Vidyartha College Kandy.

Meanwhile the newcomers Lalith Athulathmudali MV Ratmalana put up a giant killing performance to reach the Cup championship quarterfinals.

The underdogs making their debut in the division one tournament and competing in group 'F' edged out Mahanama College 5-nil during extra time in an exciting first round fixture.

With this upset victory Lalith Athulathmudali MV topped their group and qualified for the last eight and booked a quarterfinal place against Trinity College Kandy.

The last year's runners up St Peter's College struggled to reach the quarterfinals while overcoming their traditional rivals St Joseph's College 7 nil in a close encounter from group 'H'.

The Cup championship quarterfinal draw: Science College v Vidyartha, Royal v Isipatana, Trinity v Lalith Athulathmudali MV, Kingswood v St Peter's.

The Plate championship quarterfinal draw: Dharmaraja v St Anthony's, Prince of Wales v C W W Kannangara MMV, Lumbini MV v Mahanama, Thurstan v St Joseph's.