Thursday, November 12, 2026
Charlestown Primary and Ivor Walters Primary have secured their places in the grand finals of the National Bank-sponsored Primary School Football Tournament following exciting semi-final action on Thursday, November 12, at the ET Willet Park.
The opening encounter delivered plenty of excitement for the large crowd in attendance, as Ivor Walters Primary School (IWPS) battled VOJN Primary for a place in the championship match.
VOJN Primary stunned the Ivor Walters supporters with a commanding 2-0 lead at the half-time break. However, IWPS returned to the field with renewed determination and energy in the second half.
A successfully converted penalty breathed new life into the Ivor Walters challenge, before a second goal brought them level, forcing the match into a penalty shootout after regulation time ended 2-2.
In the decisive shootout, Ivor Walters Primary proved more clinical, converting four penalties, while VOJN managed three, allowing IWPS to book its place in the grand final.
In the second semi-final, Charlestown Primary continued its impressive unbeaten run, delivering a commanding performance against Joycelyn Liburd Primary School (JLPS).
Charlestown dominated the encounter, recording an emphatic 5-0 victory to secure the second and final spot in the championship match.
The stage is now set for an exciting conclusion to the tournament on Sunday, November 15.
The day’s fixtures will see VOJN Primary and Joycelyn Liburd Primary School face off for third place, before Charlestown Primary and Ivor Walters Primary clash in the grand final to determine the tournament’s overall champion.
With both finalists displaying impressive performances on their journey to the championship match, football fans can look forward to an exciting showdown as the young players battle for ultimate honours.
