After powering their through the quarter final and semi-final Isipathana College meets an improved Royal College team who made their way to the final following a nail biting semi-final. The final will be played on JULY 13th 2014 4.30pm at Royal College Sports Complex.
Isipathana College destroyed Thurstan (55-05) in the first quarter final while Science College managed to beat much fancied St. Peter’s College (24-22) in the second quarter final to set up a semi-final meeting with Isipathana College.
Royal College came back strongly to beat St. Joseph’s college (32-19) in a spectacular second half comeback. Trinity College cruised to the semi final with ease after out classing defending champions Wesley College (45-07) in the last quarter final to set up a semi-final meeting against Royal College.
In the first semi-final Isipathana College overcame a hearty Science college performance (39-17) to secure their place in the final of the Milo Knock-out trophy while in the second semi-final Royal College came back strongly in the dying stages of the game to beat Trinity College (30-29) in their third attempt of this current season. A last gasp try from Royal Eight-man Nikhil Gunadeera helped them edge past Trinity College in a thrilling encounter and advance to the final against Isipathana College which will be played at Royal College Sports Complex on July 13 at 4.30pm.
Breakdown of the President’s trophy draw and results:
