2 weeks Ago By Thilina Walpola
CH & FC, Kandy SC, Havelocks Sports Club and CR & FC booked berths in the semi final lineup of the ongoing Clifford Cup knockout tournament after recording memorable wins in the quarterfinal stage of the tournament. The most exciting match in the quarterfinals was the game between CR and Police where the Red Shirts knocked out last season’s Clifford Cup champions in a close contest at Longden Place. CR recorded a 31 points to 20 win and collected their points through four tries, four conversions and a penalty while the law enforcement officers responded with two tries, two conversions and two penalties.
Murshid Doray was the match winner for CR scoring two glorious tries and contributing 11 points through his kicking boots. CR will now meet Havelocks (quarter final winners over Army) on April 2 in the second semi finals. This semi final match is scheduled to take place at Havelock Park.
Kandy Sports Club will meet CH & FC in the first semi final which is schedule for April 1 at Nittawela. Havelocks on their way to the semi finals had their way against Army in a lopsided quarter final fixture worked off at Havelock Park. Janidu Wijeratne and Jayathu Rajarathne scored twice each for the winners while Sandesh Jayawickreme slotted in five conversions.
This year’s league rugby tournament champions Kandy SC overcame a spirited resistance from new comers Sri Lions SC before recording a memorable 41 points to 8 victory at Nittawela. The winners collected their points through seven tries and three conversions while Sri Lions responded with a try by Prasath Madusanka and a penalty by Kevin Dixon. The try scorers for Kandy were Diluksha Dange (2), Gayan Perera (1), Wajid Fawmy (1), Shahid Zumri (1) and Tharinda Ratwatte (2).
Kandy led 17-5 at half time. By A Special Sports Correspondent.
