MILEROCK of Linden edged Mahdia 1-0 to win the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport-sponsored Village Day football tournament on Friday at the Mahdia Playfield.

Owen Williams netted the winning goal in the 12th minute.

According to reports, the match was keenly contested with neither of the two teams showing any dominance.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steve Ninvalle, said the final was an exciting one and at the end of the day, no one team was the winner. Instead, both teams played competitively and at the end, the two teams were able to establish bonds of friendship that would last a lifetime.

Milerock recently received a quantity of football gear from Mahdia businessman, Roger Hinds, who promised to assist the club in the future.

Ninvalle is reported to have said also that the Government of Guyana, through his ministry, is seeking to place emphasis on sport development in the hinterland communities.

He said, come Wednesday, an inter-block football tournament will get under way in Linden while next weekend an inter-block volleyball tournament will be held in Lethem.

Mabaruma is also identified for an inter-block volleyball tournament later in the month.