North Street rivals face off - KC vs St George's at Stadium East

Kingston College's (KC) head coach Ludlow Bernard, and St George's College's assistant coach Marcel Gayle, are both predicting a very competitive match when the Corporate Area neighbours meet in the latest renewal of the famed North Street football battle today.

The teams will clash in the 3 p.m. feature match of an ISSA/Digicel Manning Cup quarterfinal round double-header at the Stadium East field. In the opening game, Camperdown High will face Charlie Smith High at 1p.m.

In another double header at Calabar High, Wolmer's Boys will first oppose Holy Trinity High at 1 p.m. before St Andrew Technical and defending champions Jamaica College meet in a repeat of last year's final.

According to Gayle the KC, St George's clash is not a normal game.

"It's a derby. It's not a regular or normal game. We are neighbours and derby games are always competitive, so all I am looking for is a competitive game and good football," he said.

He added: "I expect a very cagey one (game). KC haven't lost a game, we haven't lost either so it's going to be end-to-end stuff. The team that concentrates most throughout the game and take their opportunities will prevail.

"We just want to go out and play good football and do what we are supposed to do. We have a plan and hopefully we can go out and execute the plan. Confidence is high in the team and the guys are raring to go out and play."

The 'Light Blues' will look to players such as Chantomoi Taylor, Damani Harris, Emelio Rousseau, Tyrese Bennett, Cheva Denton and Raheem Williams to get the better of KC.

 

TREAT FOR SPECTATORS

 

Bernard is hoping KC can bring their 'A' game to today's match.

"It should be a treat for the spectators to see some good football from two attacking teams. St George's are second in goals scored in the competition so they must be strong in attack. There are areas we can exploit but we have to be smart because they have quality and are very flexible. We have plans of our own and we are hoping we can come away winners," he stated.

Bernard noted that a good start was crucial at this stage of the competition.

"We just have to ensure we turn up. It is important to get off to a good start as when it gets to this round you don't want to get left behind. The team is well drilled and everybody knows their role.

Kingston College's hopes will rest on Ronaldo Robinson, Oneeko Allen, Trayvon Reid, Renato Campbell, Dwayne Atkinson and Travar Tingling.

 

Today's matches

 

- 1 p.m: Wolmer's Boys vs Holy Trinity - Calabar

- 1 p.m: Camperdown vs Charlie Smith - Stadium East

- 3 p.m: STATHS vs JC - Calabar

- 3 p.m: KC vs St George's - Stadium East