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Security Forces Headquarters
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21st September 2020 12:03:05 Hours

6 SLAC CLAIMS VICTORY IN 'DIVISIONAL SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP - 2020'

6th Armoured Regiment footballers secured the victory in the 22 Division organized Divisional Soccer Championship - 2020 defeating 2nd (Volunteer) Battalion of the Gajaba Regiment held at the 22 Division grounds in Trincomalee on 20 September 2020.

Both teams played aggressively from the beginning of the match and posed threats by attacking the opponent’s goal. However, 6 SLAC found solace at the penalty shootout where they beat 2(V) GR for 4 to 3.

The tournament was organized by the 22 Division Headquarters under the directions of the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 22 Division, Major General CD Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu. It was held during 12 to 20 September with the participation of 9 teams.

the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 22 Division Major General CD Weerasuriya graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and awarded certificates and trophies to the winners. Distinguished invitees, Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks witnessed the final match.

Award winners

* Championship - 6 SLAC
* Runners up - 2 (V) GR
* Best player in the tournament - S/ 2019 VFRD 101207 Rec Riskar KM - 2 (V) GR
* Best player in the final match - S/ 111346 Tpr Dasanayaka BGGS - 6 SLAC
* Best goal keeper - S/107680 Cpl Silva WMSK - 6 SLAC
* Best goal shooter - S/2GO3747 L/C Dissanayaka DMS - 2 (V) GR