CIS sweeps three matches


DESPITE horrible playing conditions, the Cebu International School (CIS) managed to sweep its three matches yesterday to finish second in the boys football event of the International Schools Athletic Conference (Isac) at the CIS

CIS finished second to European International School (EIS) with four wins against a loss, while Brent Subic and Brent Baguio took the next two spots. CIS will next face Baguio in today's semifinals while EIS will face Subic.

Yesterday's downpour turned the greenfield into a muddy plain, resulting to players colliding with each other as they slip.

"It was very slippery and I got four or five players injured because of that," CIS coach Jun Fegidero said.

Though they are yet to face Baguio in the semifinals, Fegidero expects a rematch with EIS in the finals. They earlier lost to EIS, 2-1 in their first game. If they get to the finals, CIS and EIS will play two straight games today and though Fegidero is concerned about his injured players he remains optimistic.

"Kaya na ni, everything will change in the finals," Fegidero said.

In its first game yesterday, Michael Sharpe scored the lone goal in its 1-0 win over Subic, but their offense got into high gear in their second match, defeating Brent Bagiou, 5-2.

After taking a 2-1 lead, Paolo Cases made it a two-goal cushion after converting a penalty after Andre Antigua got down while gutsy keeper Mike Ross also stopped a Bagiou striker on a one-on-one situation to preserve the count before the half.

In the second half, Sharpe tapped in perfect cross by Delvon Kim before Kim banged in the final goal of the match.

CIS was just as impressive in its final match, beating Southville, 8-2 to get the second spot.

Meanwhile, the CIS girl's basketball team was not as lucky as it dropped its first four of its five matches to bow out of contention for the top spot. They lost to Brent Subic, Brent Bagiou, Mindanao Christian Academy and Southville while drawing its match against British School Manila. (photo by Allan Cuizon)

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