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.
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