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U-20 Players in SSFL: The Implications.
« on: November 05, 2008, 07:24:35 PM »
Just got hold of this article below.
Now what would have happened if these key players were allowed to contribute during the season?
We have been discussing the quality of SSFL/ Intercol on one of the other threads, and how it has been diluted.
One contributor did mention that Pres v Naps still maintains the atmosphere of old, as is evident in the report. However, could other players have inspired teams and fans to do the same - or will the decision to hold them back from representing their schools be vindicated by the way the U20s play at their tournament?


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http://presfootball.com/news/sweet-revenge-as-pres-defends-trophy.html

Sweet Revenge as Pres defends Trophy

Presentation College San Fernando was successful in defending their Val Turton/Carl Osborne Memorial Trophy versus the highly favoured Naparima College on Saturday 25th October, 2008.

Naps entered the game huge favourites since in their two encounters with Pres this season ended with them victorious, 4-0 and 1-0 respectively. Added to that, Naps were hot off their celebrations after winning the National Big 5 Title versus Mucurapo Senior Comprehensive 2-1.

However, at the blow of the referee's whistle to begin the game these credits were wiped clean as both teams went for the jugular. Both Naps and Pres decided to field their strongest starting 11-man squad with the addition of the "banned" National Under 20 players. The two being Akeem Adams (Pres) and Isaiah Smith (Naps) were both allowed since the game is not sanctioned by the SSFL.

Adams, who was given the captain armband out of respect by Jamal Mohammed slipped perfectly into his customary left back position. Shimon Joseph, who normally occupies that position, could not recover in time from a mid-week illness making Adams’ replacement even more important.

Presentation should have taken the lead as early as the 15th minute when a Renefor Martin’s cross teased the Naparima goal-keeper. Caught in two worlds, the keeper preferred to tip the ball over the cross-bar. However, a misjudgment in the flight of the ball caused his attempted tip to fall into the path of Travis Francis. An on-rushing Francis blasted his shot off the cross-bar and out of harm. The Naparima fans breathed a huge sigh of relief.

Five minutes later, Man of the Match Kevin Moodie mowed through the Naparima defence, making them look sub-par. After evading several tackles he laid up Weslie John on the 6 yard box. John tried to place his ball to the far post but only a brilliant foot-save from the Naparima goal-keeper could prevent another Pres goal. Once again, sighs of relief from the Naparima faithful could be heard all around the stadium.

Naparima however, would not let their opportunity go to waste. The Naps forward received a ball on top of the Pres box, and after hesitating a few times released a sad excuse for a shot, or so the Pres defence thought. The ensuing shot deflected off of Tyler Scipio's head and lobbed an out of position Ramsaroop in goal. 1-0 Naps in the 25th minute.

Pres immediately pressed for the equalizer, and for the remainder of the first half looked the better team. This equalizer would come in the 40th minute through a brilliant piece of close control and determination by Weslie John. After breaking free of three defenders, John was illegally and harshly taken down inside the Naparima penalty box. The referee wasted no time in pointing to the penalty spot.

Amidst the celebrations of the penalty, John appeared to be severely injured as he frantically lashed the ground in pain. Substitute Physio and Assistant coach Joseph Lopez was successful in getting John to his feet and off the field.
Kevin Moodie stepped up to take the all important penalty. After sending the keeper the wrong way he calmly slotted his shot in the bottom left-hand corner of the net. 1-1.

John gingerly walked back on to the field. After a few touches and a rush of adrenalin, the tall midfielder regained his stride and almost put Pres into the lead. A double stepover sent two Naparima defenders the wrong way, allowing him to unleash a right footed shot. Naparima’s goalkeeper once again proved good and pushed the goal-bound attempt past the upright. The score at half time read 1-1.

In the second half, possession was evenly distributed between both teams and goal-mouth action was few and far in between as both teams cautiously approached the opponent’s penalty area. Travis Francis though, worked like a thoroughbred until his substitution, running down every ball he could have and sometimes doing the double duty of a right winger and right back.

Moodie received a rapturous applause when he too was substituted - the Pres fans appreciating his industriousness on the field. After 45 minutes in the second half the deadlock could not be broken and the dreaded penalty kicks would have to decide this year's winner.

In the 6 previous years of this competition only twice had it gone to penalty kicks in 2005 and 2006. With Pres winning the first time and Naps returning the favour on the second occasion. This was also Pres' second penalty shootout in as many games played in the past week. This time Cooper decided not to replace Ramsaroop with Spencer in goal.

Naparima blasted their first penalty kick way over the cross-bar to give Pres the upper hand. Captain, Akeem Adams stepped up to the plate and unleashed a rocket of a shot straight down the center, leaving the Naparima goalkeeper no chance.
Naps would regain equality in the shootout with Pres’ next penalty as their keeper once again pulled off a great save to deny Anslym Edmund. The Naps supporters however, were silenced when the assistant referee deemed that the goal-keeper obtained an illegal advantage when he stepped forward off his goal line. Edmund would not make the same mistake twice and dispatched his re-taken penalty into the goal.
With Naps’ 5 shooters taken their penalties, it was left up to Renefor Martin to seal the win. The reliable midfielder could have given Pres the victory but was once again superbly denied hence sending the game into the sudden death penalties.

Naps would not have a fairy tale ending as their 6th kicker made a carbon copy shot of the 1st. Rodney Young this time stepped up for Pres, and he made no mistake in dispatching the ball into the net and handing Pres their 3rd Turton/Osborne trophy. The Pres fans raided the field in great jubilation. The celebrations were marred by some sour Naps fans who hurled bottles at the Presentation footballers and supporters.

Presentation however swept the awards ceremony, winning the Man of the Match award (Kevin Moodie), Best Rhythm Section and the Championship trophy. The game was definitely a great remembrance of the Pres and Naps greats, Val Turton and Carl Osborne and next year proves to be even greater.
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Re: U-20 Players in SSFL: The Implications.
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2008, 08:03:30 AM »
elite athletes dont need to play for their schools

it does nothing positive for them and lowers their intensity levels.......the ssfl players need to work hard so that they can achieve the reward of playing for the national team  and not have to suffer through mediocre competition


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Re: U-20 Players in SSFL: The Implications.
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2008, 08:19:03 AM »
elite athletes dont need to play for their schools

it does nothing positive for them and lowers their intensity levels.......the ssfl players need to work hard so that they can achieve the reward of playing for the national team  and not have to suffer through mediocre competition


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       All our national team players came from these same schools and you saying these guys don't need to play for their schools,history will show us where all our players came from,when you say the ssfl players what do you mean,these guys are ssfl players because they still going to school,the competition is mediocre because they stop the best players from playing.

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Re: U-20 Players in SSFL: The Implications.
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2008, 08:28:45 AM »
im not saying that the competition is mediocre because these players arnt playing and do you think it fair to a player trainiig and fighting for a national senior team place to have to play for his school jus cuz he still at an age where he cud

i know in HISTORY alot of great player played in the system but all im saying is that the development programme associated with the national set up as it is now can only bode well for teams in the FUTUTRE.

look at aron ramsey and theowalcott at arsenal both of them is trinis would be eligible for the ssfl

should we have them play jus to say they keeping the competition fierce or should we use them as examples for other players to astrive to?
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Re: U-20 Players in SSFL: The Implications.
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2008, 10:02:22 AM »
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Re: U-20 Players in SSFL: The Implications.
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2008, 03:30:01 PM »
im not saying that the competition is mediocre because these players arnt playing and do you think it fair to a player trainiig and fighting for a national senior team place to have to play for his school jus cuz he still at an age where he cud

i know in HISTORY alot of great player played in the system but all im saying is that the development programme associated with the national set up as it is now can only bode well for teams in the FUTUTRE.

look at aron ramsey and theowalcott at arsenal both of them is trinis would be eligible for the ssfl

should we have them play jus to say they keeping the competition fierce or should we use them as examples for other players to astrive to?

I just see this thread.

Long time in the SSFL, most likely was the PE teacher or some designate other, use to be the one training and coaching the team.  Present day, most teams are outfitted with qualified technical staffs, some even have staff who on the national teams as well, both boys and girls teams.  What I noticed is that some players brough into the mix, were never coached.  They would stand out the minor leagues in their villages, but when in school was a different story.  They were very skillfull with a ball at their feet, but they had no idea about the technical aspects of the game.  That is now changing throughout the country where school football is concerned.  School principals know that if you want to reach the heights, you have to invest in a qualified coach. 
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