A SOGGY FIELD and rainy night did not put a damper on balls finding the back of respective nets, when play in the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA)-organised, BANKS DIH GT BEER-sponsored SUPA 16 football tournament continued to work its way to a January 1, 2015 final, as another high scoring night unfolded in front of an appreciative crowd last Monday night.

In the evening’s first encounter, fans were almost treated to another comeback and possible penalty shootout situation as Peacemakers of Ituni fought valiantly to claw their way back from a trailing position to salvage a win against Botofago Football Club.
But it was not to be this time around, as Botofago had ensured they completed the job, by putting in their four goals in the first 45 minutes of play, leaving Peacemakers with the task of coming from behind to claim the win – one they could not accomplish.
In the feature encounter of the evening, Eagles Football Club braved some steady downpour of rain to put on a clinical display in disposing of a hapless Blueberry Hill lineup 6-1, to advance to the next round in the competition.
In the first game, Donovan Francis fired Botofago into the lead with his 20th minute goal, which doubled one minute later when Mark Hope scored the first of his two goals, even as Lawrence Rogers reduced the deficit for Peacemakers, with his 33rd minute goal to make the scoreline 2-1 in favour of Botofago.
Tevin Thompson then handed Botofago a two-goal cushion, with his 36th minute goal, scored from the penalty spot, but Oneel Murphy made it a one-game possession for Peacemakers with his 41st minute strike.
With Botofago leading 3-2, Hope completed his double in the 44th minute to make it 4-2 in favour of the eventual victors who saw Trevon Archibald score an own goal to hand Peacemakers a slim hope, reducing the deficit 4-3 in favour of Botofago who held on for the win.
But while the first game was close and exciting for the fans who braved the inclement weather, Blueberry Hill were no match for Eagles United, who came out of their nest in a devastating mood in search of their meal.
Kendolph Louis started the hunt with the first goal in the 2nd minute, which was complemented by Randy Small’s 31st minute goal that gave the Eagles a 2-0 cushion at lemon-time.
On the resumption of play, Dellon Charter (56th), Kellon Primo (78th) doubled their team’s lead, before Louis completed his double in the 80th minute and before Jason Cobena pulled one back for Blueberry Hill in the 81st minute.
But their joy was short-lived as Delon Albert completed the rout with his 83rd minute goal that turned out to be the final goal of the contest.
With the win, Botofago will go onto to face defending champions Winners Connection on Boxing Day and Silver Shattas will match strides with Eagles United also on Boxing Day at the Mackenzie Sports Club ground. The action will continue tomorrow with another double-header at the same venue.