Gateway emerge undisputed football champs
View(s):Gateway College emerged champions at the Under-18 Inter-International School Football Tournament held at Cooray Park from January 24 to 29. The Gateway boys dominated throughout the tournament scoring 18 goals in five matches, whilst conceding none.
Such a strong performance was down to the dominance of the Gateway midfield, consisting of captain Dwayne de Mel, Binitha Chandrasena, Malidu Gallage and Samunu Kaggodaarachchi, who showed great control and possession throughout the tournament. They also created plenty of chances for striker Areeb Atheek, who was awarded Player of the Tournament, after scoring five goals on course to winning the championship. Aaqib Imthiaz was awarded Goalkeeper of the Tournament for maintaining a clean sheet throughout the tournament.
In the group stage, Gateway beat Alethea 2-0 and Lyceum Nugegoda 2-0. The quarter-final was one sided with Gateway getting seven goals. In the semis, Gateway overcame Royal Institute 2-0 and at the final they beat Lyceum Panadura comfortably with a score of 5-0. Top scorers in the tournament were Areeb Atheek with five and Dwayne de Mel with three goals.
Areeb Atheek was the Player of the Tournament
Goalkeeper of the Tournament was Aaqib Imthiaz
The Gateway football team with school officials