Petes meet Zahira in soccer final
View(s):Either a historic victory or an ignominious defeat awaits St. Peter’s College and Zahira College as the two teams prepare to meet in the first-ever Kotmale Chox Football Finals, being played at the Sugathadasa Stadium on August 21 from 3.30 p.m.The tournament, which is being conducted by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka, featured riveting action between 20 schools.
Zahira suffered an early setback in front thousands of vociferous spectators when they lost their opener against rivals Hameed Al-Husseinie, conceding three goals in just 10 minutes. However, they roared into the contest’s grand finals by beating pre-tournament favourites Maris Stella 3-1.
Zahira’s defensive line will have to match his verve and skill if they are to prevent St. Peter’s attackers from getting through on goal.
St. Peter’s have been unbeaten throughout the tournament, beating the soccer giants from Kandana, De Mazenod College 3-1 in the semi-finals. They also knocked out school football heavyweights Hameed Al-Husseinie 3-0 in the quarterfinals. Their industry and creativity up front is a constant threat and one which Zahira should be wary of. – DS
St. Peter’s College team
Zahira College team