Isipatana in superb win over Trinity

Isipatana College produced a magnificent performance to beat Trinity College 23-18 in a key Singer inter-school Under 20 Division One League tournament fixture worked off at the Pallekele Stadium.

Isipatana’s success had a great amount of significance as they had the better of their arch rivals after a lapse of three years. In addition they had the satisfaction of overcoming their opponents away from home which was another creditable achievement.

In a thrilling game that swung either way from the kick off both teams scored three tries each but Isipatana committed the least number of mistakes and held their nerves before registering a memorable victory at the end.

There were early signs that this match would turn into a blockbuster with both teams scoring a try and a penalty in the first half. However Isipatana stepped up the gas in the second quarter with their backline coming into their own through a series of threatening moves.

Skipper and dynamic centre three quarter Prasad Devinda led from the front while full back Shanaka Kumara also played a major role in their success while putting over a crucial penalty and a match winning drop goal.

This victory would give Isipatana a tremendous morale booster ahead of their crunch game against the defending champions St. Peter’s College this weekend at Bambalapitya.

However for Trinity College their third defeat this season have put them out of contention for the League title but more importantly it will be a huge setback ahead of their Bradby Shield second leg against the traditional rivals Royal College in Colombo on Saturday.

DailyNews

Tuesday, 7 June 2011