Reviewed by Rehan Anandakumar (Web Content Team)
The annual football encounter;TCK vs S. Thomas’ College Mt Lavinia unfolded at the Digana Sports Complex on November 11th, 2023. Both A&B teams of U14 and U16 age categories competed at this event.
The highlight of the tournament was the showdown between the 1st XI competing for one of the prestigious trophies of the season.
The day kicked off with the U14 A team clash, with both the teams displaying their formidable skills. Despite the struggle, Trinity unfortunately lost the game with a match score of STC 3 /TCK 0. This match ended with STC leading with 5-0.
Next was the U16 A team match which was one of the fiercest matches until the final five minutes. There were no goals from both the teams, yet S. Thomas’ clinched a goal in the final minute, winning the match. However, the U16 B team managed to draw out their match with the scoreboard remaining at 0-0.
Then was the most anticipated 1st XI match which lived up to expectations with both the teams delivering a spectacle of equally competitive skills. The audience witnessed nail biting moments with the ball knocking on the side bars few inches away from the goal post. To make the match more intense, it started to rain heavily, yet the play didn’t stop and finally S Thomas sealed their victory by scoring a last-minute goal with a match score of 1-0.
At the awarding ceremony, S. Thomas 1XI team was crowned the champions for the year 2023. The annual football encounter between Trinity College and St. Thomas’ is once again highlighted in the sporting calendar leaving fans looking forward to the friendly rivalry encounter of 2024.
A sincere thank you to the Principal Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB, Vice Principal Mr. Krishanthan Anthonydas and the Principal of S Thomas’ College Mt Lavinia, for organising this Football encounter.
