‘Naps’, ‘Pres’ to face off in Intercol South Zone final

The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as Presentation College and Naparima College prepare to clash in the Coca-Cola Intercol South Zone final on December 1. Both teams secured their spots in the title match after impressive semi-final victories at the Ato Bolton Stadium in Couva on November 24. Naparima College delivered a dominant performance, crushing Palo Seco 6-0, while Presentation College edged out St Benedict’s with a 2-0 win. Naparima’s Jabari Rodriguez stole the spotlight with a hat-trick, supported by goals from Arron Raymond and Jaydon Caprietta, alongside an own goal from Palo Seco. Meanwhile, Presentation’s captain and prolific scorer, Isaiah Jacob, netted a second-half brace to secure their place in the final. The semi-finals were marked by intense midfield battles and missed opportunities, particularly in the first half of the Presentation vs. St Benedict’s match. Jacob’s clinical finishing in the second half proved decisive, as he twice outmaneuvered the opposition’s defense to seal the win. The match also saw moments of tension, with St Benedict’s Salim Soanes receiving a red card in the closing minutes. Now, all eyes are on the highly anticipated final, where the two city rivals will vie for the South Zone title and a chance to advance in the National Intercol competition.