PRESS RELEASE - The Grand Finals of the Northern Zone Under 23 Competition was held at the Gros Islet Playing Field on Sunday 14th December.
The Action kicked off with the 3rd place play off featuring Valley Soccer Club vs Sun Risers FA at 3.00 p.m. In the 1st half of the competition Valley Soccer took the lead with a goal from Michael Marcellin in the 30th minutes but Sun Risers FA equalised in the 32nd minutes with a goal from Ulric Jackson ending the 1st half 1-1.
The 2nd half was very competitive but Valley Soccer took the lead again with a goal from Giovanni Travis in the 90th minutes giving Valley Soccer the win at the end of the game 2-1 over Sun Risers FA.
The Grand Finals featured Super J Northern United vs Nyah.
The 1st half of the game showcase players with the skills of good defending and Goal Keeping ending the 1st half 0-0. The 2nd half continued in the same manner as the 1st half until Super J Northern United took the lead with a goal from Ed Williams in the 74th minutes. Another goal for Super J Northern United was scored by Mc Henry Comberbach in the 81st minutes giving Super J Northern United the win of the Grand Finals over Nyah 2-0.
The Award and Prize giving Ceremony was hosted at the end of the Finals with presentation of Medals and Trophies to Valley Soccer Club for the 3rd Place, Nyah for the 2nd place and Super J Northern United for the 1st place and Champions.
Individual Awards were giving to the following:
Golden Gloves- Caster James – Super J Northern United
Golden Boots – Troy Grenidge – Super J Northern United
MVP Finbals – Troy Grenidge – Super J Northern United
Fair Play – Sun Risers Team
The Grand Finals was very entertaining as the youths showcased their skills in the sport of Football and the SLFA President Mr. Lyndon Cooper expressed his Thanks and Gratitude to the Technical Organising Committee for making the Tournament a success.