Airmen down Java Lane 1-0

Bernard Perera

Air Force soccerites defeated Java Lane SC one goal to nil at Kelaniya yesterday.

With victory the Airmen are on equal terms with Ratnam Sports Club, the defending champions with 12 points each in Segment A-II. It is the only highlight in this section after the completion of the full quota of matches.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, the high riding Negombo Youth SC, the leaders in Segment A-I, were held to a draw by the Wennappuwa team, New Youngs Sports Club who are placed fifth in this Segment.

The match was played at the Kelaniya Football Ground.

Negombo Youth SC added one point to their tally and still holds on to the top spot here, while the New Youngs SC though collected one point failed to move upwards.

On Saturday, at CR and FC ground, Jupiters SC landed a another big blow on Saunders Sports Club by defeating them by one goal to nil.

Jupiters SC added three more points to the total and held on to the third slot in Segment A-II.

A week ago, Jupiters SC made an another stunning blow on the defending champions, Ratnam SC. This season Jupiters SC has made a strong challenge to the two top teams, Ratnam and Saunders SC.

These victories have brought Jupiters SC's morale high and in capable of toppling the giants once again when the round two commences next week.

Till the leading team will have to take great care when playing against Jupiters SC from Negombo.