The Super Eight Round of the Sri Lanka Schools National Championship 2024 (Under 20 Division 1 Boys Football Tournament) has ended on a high note, producing four standout teams that will battle for a place in the final. Below is a comprehensive look at the match results, final points tables, and key highlights from the tournament so far.

Match Results Overview

1. St. Joseph’s College 4-0 Darussalam College
2. Kalutara Muslim Central 2-3 Alighar National School
3. Hameed Al Husseine College 1-0 Al Falah College
4. Zahira College 4-0 St. Patrick’s College
5. St. Joseph’s College 1-1 Alighar National School
6. Darussalam College 7-0 Kalutara Muslim Central
7. Al Falah College 0-3 Zahira College
8. St. Patrick’s College 0-4 Hameed Al Husseine College
9. Alighar National School 5-1 Darussalam College
10. St. Joseph’s College 1-0 Kalutara Muslim Central
11. Zahira College 2-0 Hameed Al Husseine College
12. Al Falah College 3-2 St. Patrick’s College

Group A Standings

Top Two (Advancing to Semifinals):

• Alighar National School
• St. Joseph’s College

Group B Standings

Top Two (Advancing to Semifinals):

• Zahira College
• Hameed Al Husseine College

Summary & Semi-Final Preview

• Alighar National School and St. Joseph’s College finished level on points at the top of Group A. Their draw against each other kept the race tight, but both teams delivered strong performances in the remaining matches to secure 7 points each.
• Zahira College dominated Group B with three consecutive wins, scoring 9 goals and conceding none. Hameed Al Husseine College followed suit, showcasing solid defense and earning 6 points to claim the second semi-final berth.
• Darussalam College, Kalutara Muslim Central, Al Falah College, and St. Patrick’s College showed fighting spirit but fell short in the quest for the knockout stage.

Semi Finals

• Alighar National School will face Hameed Al Husseine College in the Semi Finals
• Zahira College will face St. Joseph’s College in the Semi Finals

The semi-finals promise high-octane clashes as the top contenders face off. Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for exclusive match previews, live coverage, and post-match analysis as we approach the grand finale of the Sri Lanka Schools National Championship 2025.

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As a first step, Sky Market Travels (Pvt) Ltd has joined as a sponsor for the Sri Lanka Schools’ National Championship 2024 Under-20 Division One tournament, organized by the Sri Lanka Schools’ Football Association.

This prestigious tournament, featuring 20 of Sri Lanka’s top school teams, has long been a vital platform for young players to showcase their talent at the national level. By stepping in as a sponsor, Sky Market Travels is playing a key role in supporting the future of Sri Lankan school football.

The event was attended by the President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka, Jaswar Umar, the Head of the Coach Education Department and former National Team Captain, Sampath Perera, Elite Youth Manager Dudley Steinwal, Members of Schools’ Football Association, and the Managing Director of Sky Market Travels (Pvt) ltd Mohamed Faroos, the President of the Negombo Poruthota Soccer Fans Rizwan, and its Manager Nufri.

With this partnership, Sky Market Travels has taken a significant step in uplifting school football and providing aspiring young footballers with better opportunities to excel at the national level.

The Super Eight Round of the Sri Lanka Schools National Championship 2024 – Under 20 Division 1 Boys Football Tournament has been intense, with teams battling for a spot in the next stage.

Current Standings (After 8 Matches)

Group A

1. St. Joseph’s College – 4 points (1W, 1D, 0L) | Goals: 5-1

2. Alighar National School – 4 points (1W, 1D, 0L) | Goals: 4-1

3. Darussalam College – 3 points (1W, 0D, 1L) | Goals: 7-4

4. Kalutara Muslim Central College – 0 points (0W, 0D, 2L) | Goals: 0-10

Group B

1. Zahira College Colombo – 6 points (2W, 0D, 0L) | Goals: 7-0

2. Hameed Al Husseine College – 6 points (2W, 0D, 0L) | Goals: 5-0

3. Al Falah College Negombo – 0 points (0W, 0D, 2L) | Goals: 0-4

4. St. Patrick’s College Jaffna – 0 points (0W, 0D, 2L) | Goals: 0-8

Key Highlights So Far

• Zahira College Colombo and Hameed Al Husseine College remain unbeaten in Group B.

• St. Joseph’s College and Alighar National School are leading Group A but are closely followed by Darussalam College, making the race for the semifinals highly competitive.

• Kalutara Muslim Central College and St. Patrick’s College Jaffna are yet to score points and are struggling in their respective groups.

Upcoming Matches & Their Impact

• St. Joseph’s College vs. Alighar National School (MD-5): A potential group-decider as both teams are tied on points.

• Darussalam College vs. Kalutara Muslim Central College (MD-5): Darussalam has a chance to secure a semifinal spot with a win.

• Zahira College vs. Hameed Al Husseine College (MD-6): The top two teams in Group B will clash in a high-stakes match that could determine the group winner.

• Al Falah College vs. St. Patrick’s College (MD-6): A crucial battle for survival in Group B.

With four more matches remaining, every point counts, and teams will be looking to secure their places in the knockout stage. Stay tuned for more updates!

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