Team SJI brings home the Ortega Cup again!
1 August 2023
Team SJI beat Raffles Institution 4-0 to reclaim the Ortega Cup after a four-year break.
After a lengthy four years break due to the pandemic, the old flames of friendly rivalry between St. Joseph’s Institution (SJI) and Raffles Institution (RI) were stoked again with the resumption of the annual Ortega Cup – a tradition that harks all the way back to the 1970s, where the Under-16 teams from both schools pit in a much-anticipated football match in their sporting calendar.
Graciously hosted by RI on 17 August, the match kicked off finally after enduring an hour of stormy weather. Both teams were evenly matched and took turns to test each other’s defences. Following a nervy and scoreless first half, Team SJI upped their play in the second half and emerged as eventual winners with an impressive 4-0 scoreline! Overall, the game was played in good spirits and with a common display of great sportsmanship by both teams. With that, the ownership of the Ortega Cup continues to reside in Malcolm Road for another year until the next edition in 2024, where we look forward to hosting and welcoming RI on our home ground.
#teamSJI 🏆🥇⚽️
