Date Posted: November 25, 2008.

The Valley, Anguilla -Grey clouds hovered over the Webster Park as the ALHCS Spartans and Spartans F.C. battled for bragging rights on Sunday 24th November 2008. With the recent form displayed by the ALHCS Spartans, it was going to be an interesting battle. The ALHCS Spartans attacked like killer bees but were swatted away on many attempts by their older adversaries.

Early in the second half Devon Daniels (#14) reminded the crowd of his skills as he put his team ahead with a goal. He was not done, as late in the second half he scored the second to give his side a comfortable lead. With a 'never say die' attitude, the school boys struck back with a goal from Dameon Bailey (#13). However it was not enough to deny Spartans F.C a 2:1 victory.

The main course of the evening was the long anticipated game between the arch rivals, Roaring Lions and the Sunset Attackers. Pageantry was on show as the Attackers took the fight to the Roaring Lions with good passing and communication. However the king of the football jungle was able to thwart all aggressive plays.

In the second half there seemed to be a shift in momentum as the Attackers advanced in waves.Melvin “Melo” Angle (#14) of the Attackers got the scoring started, putting the Attackers in the lead 1:0. His team mate, Edmond Derick (#2) soon entered a goal of his own putting the Attackers in the lead 2:0. By all accounts one would have concluded the game was over but have been backed into a corner the Roaring Lions came out fighting. Unfortunately, several easily missed chances by the Roaring Lions denied them the opportunity to equalize or even possibly win the game.

The intense game was tainted as Junior Anthony (#12) of the Attackers was red carded for an unsportsmanlike play after a tackle. The game concluded with a 2:0 victory for the Sunset Attackers.