Match winner Meedin

By Shamseer Jaleel

St Peter’s College came out in flying colours in the Singer League “A” division when they outclassed the half fit Wesley outfit by 19 points (1 Goal, 1 Drop goal, 3 Penalties) to 8 points (1 Try, 1 Penalty) yesterday at the Havelock Park. For St Peter’s their fly half Irfath Meedin continued his fine form with his boots contributing 14 points for the Bambalapitiya school.

At the short breather the winners led 10-3.

A Wesley player is well held by Peterite fly half Irfath Meedin, who contributed 14 points. Pic by Dinuka Liyanawatte.

The exchanges were even with both sides taking time to settle. The Petrites once settled looked a much more organized side and they combined well with their forwards and three quarters clicking well. On most occasions the Peterite line looked threatening with fly-half Irfath Meedin being outstanding.

In the fifth minute Wesley drew first blood through a 40 meter penalty by full back Yasas Nonis. But the Petrites fly half Irfath Meedin who missed a difficult 35 meter penalty far left was on target with a fine 30 meter drop goal. In the 26th minute of the game Peterite took the lead through a forwards rush with lock forward P Samson going over the line. Irfath Meedin was on target with the kick at goal to lead 10-3 at ‘lemons’.

In the second half the Petrites completely dominated the game with the rucks, scrums and line outs. They punched holes in the Wesley outfit who played without a proper plan and lacked leadership. In the meantime the Petrite three-quarters gave some crunching cover tackles to keep away a few Wesley moves.

In the 15 minute of the game Irfath Meedin took St Peter’s through a good 30 meter penalty (13-3). In the 20th minute Wesley came back, through a line-out near the Peterite line. They worked their line with nippy scrum half Samanth Lakshantha touching down by the left corner flag. (13-8)

In the last ten minutes of the game Peterite got three penalty kicks at goal with Meedin being successful on two occasions to take a comfortable 19-8 win.

Referee Dilroy Fernando

In the under 16 game St Peter’s beat Wesley 15-0

The Petrites will meet the Thomians next Saturday at CR & FC. On the same day Wesley will host Kingswood at the Royal Complex.