Cruz cruise to Boldon U-13 title again

CRUZ  INTERNATIONAL retained the Ato Boldon Under-13 football series title with a 2-0 shut out of W Connection.

The Cruz youngsters scored a goal in each half of Saturday’s match which marked the second anniversary of the Ato Boldon Stadium. In the semi-finals, the champions whipped RSSR 2-0, but W Connection had to get a “golden goal” from Anthony Paris to advance 2-1 over St  Mary’s United. At the end of regulation, the teams were knotted up 1-1.  RSRR striker H Golston was named Most Valuable Player after scoring five goals in the series. There were eight teams vying for the title including the winners, runners-up, Petrotrin Fyzabad Football Development, Point Fortin Civic Centre, RSSR Football Academy (Laventille), St Mary’s United, Claxton Bay Youths and Cap of Youths. The Laventille lads got the bronze medals while St Mary’s United finished fourth. Representatives of main sponsors Hindu Credit Union distributed prizes. Other sponsors were KC Confectionery, Willie’s Home Made Ice Cream, Unique Book Store, Flavorite Foods, Associated Brands, Gentech, General Diesel Limited, Financial Resource Management Limited.