Josephians in quarters

St Joseph's College U-19 soccer team has proved to be an impressive soccer side in the island this season. After a successful completion of a season with friendly and invitation tournaments, Josephians are performing well in the Milo 'A' Division tournament so far.

Captained by Sanjula Kalpa, Josephians played their first match in the group stage against Ananda College at Darley road with all their skill and experience, Joes won this game with 3 goals to 1. Next fixture in the tourney was against Royal College. The match was played at Royal College Sports Complex. The Josephian team showcased their supremacy once again by finishing the game with a 4-0 easy victory.

Then they were drawn up against Hindu College. After a tight game, Joes won all three points with a score line of 2-1. Next match was played at Gampola against Wickramabahu College. Josephians came into the game after a quite struggle. Surprisingly, they were not at their usual form. The match was drawn 1-1.

Then again Joes had to travel to Kandy for their next game against Dharmaraja College. The match was played at the Bogambara Stadium. Joes won the match 4-0 with ease. Milan Charinda, Dumindu Gihan, Shehan Siriwardane and Shalutha Jayakody cored a goal each to make their school proud.

The final match of the group stage was played against De Mazenod College, Kandana. Mazedonians scored the first goal through a corner and were leading 1-0 at half time. Rajitha Viraj scored the equalizer for Joes who were chasing from behind. In the dying minutes of the game, Sanjula Kalpa scored the winner for the lads in Blue and White. Joes won 2-1. Josephians were crowned the group champions and will be heading towards the quarter finals. Final stage of the tournament will work off in Ratnapura towards the course of this week.