Zahira College, Gampola recorded their maiden and biggest win of the season by routing Maliyadeva Model School, Kurunegala 7-0. The match was played at the home of the Zahirians in the central hills of Gampola.
This will be the best morale booster for the Gampola lads after their shock 4-1 loss to St. Patrick’s College, Jaffna in the opening stages of the tournament. Last week they were unbeaten against St. Henry’s College, Jaffna, concluding with a one-all draw.
Previously, the biggest score was made by Alighar Central College, Eravur in their high-scoring encounter against Jaffna Central College, which ended 6-4, which was also the highest goals scored in a single match this season at the top division.
Earlier last month, Zahira College, Gampola was crowned champions of the Central Province Education Football Tournament. Gateway College, Colombo will host Zahira today (7).
Upcoming matches (final week)
Today (7)
Maris Stella College vs. Al Aqsa College at Kinniya
Zahira College, Gampola vs. Gateway College at Colombo
Jaffna Central College vs. Zahira College, Colombo at Jaffna