..Uprising beat Renaissance in third place play off
SANTOS edged Fruta Conquerors 2-1 to win the Georgetown Football Association’s/Courts Pee-Wee Under-11 Football title, while  Uprising beat Renaissance 3-2 in a penalty shoot-out to claim the third spot. Playing at the Thirst Park ground on Saturday evening, Job Ceasar and Alwyn Williams found the back of Fruta Conquerors’ net in the 39th and 42nd minutes respectively for Santos, but this was after Ryan Hackett gave Fruta Conquerors a 1-0 lead in the 19th minute which was maintained until after the interval.

In the third place play off, Uprising and Renaissance were deadlocked at 1-1 at the end of regulation and extra time and the place had to be decided on penalty kicks which the former won by a 3-2 margin.

Jermayne Beckles netted Renaissance’s goal in the 19th minute while Kester Grant responded for Uprising in the 35th minute and the score remained unchanged at the end of regulation and extra time.

However, in the penalty shoot-out, Grant, Akosy, and Shemar Harvey scored from the penalty spot for Uprising while Beckles and Kevin Boeters netted for Renaissance from the same spot.

Ceasar was adjudged the Most Valuable {Player of the tournament and together with Hackett won the highest goal scorer award, both having scored nine goals each.

Thomas United and Pele were adjudged the most disciplined teams in the competition.

The presentation of prizes to the respective winners were done by COURTS’  Director of Purchasing Clyde DeHass.

Santos received the winning trophy and 10 footballs, while Fruta Conquerors, Uprising and Renaissance received five balls, three balls and five shin pads respectively.

DeHass thanked the GFA and Banks DIH for making the tournament a success.