Soesdyke power to 11-0 win over Herstelling; Grove beat Agricola 4-1

NATIONAL Milling Company of Guyana (NAMILCO) Finance Director Fitzroy McLeod’s remarks to the players prior to the kick-off of the East Bank Football Association (EBFA) leg of the NAMILCO/GFF Flour Power National U-17 League invigorated the players to the extent that two powerful results were recorded. The association’s number one and two teams were in dismissive mood with Grove Hi Tech trouncing Agricola Red Triangle 4-1 while Soesdyke Falcons romped to a huge 11-0 win over Herstelling Raiders.
Agricola took the lead early in the encounter when Isaiah De Lover rocked the back of the net in the 5th minute of play. As it turned out, it was the only goal of the match.
Leading the EBFA’s number one team, Grove, to their win were Kevin Padmore, who netted a double, and Rasheed Evans and Threvon Pluck with one each. Grove absorbed the early runs of Agricola but gradually turned the tables to come out victors as they virtually sealed the win by the end of the first half.
Pluck opened proceedings in the 12th minute to even things up; his performance was matched by Evans in the 22nd minute as they took the lead and never looked back. Padmore took centre stage netting his first, two minutes to halftime and his second one minute into the second half.
Soesdyke Falcons have sounded a stern warning to all with a solid all-round performance which produced their 11-0 win. The consistent Tryell Khan blasted a hat-trick including the fastest goal of the competition so far which came in the first minute of the tournament.
Soesdyke, like the other teams, have been eagerly awaiting the start of action and they celebrated same with quick goals as the lead was doubled in the second minute. Stephon Steel emulated Khan.
Khan’s elder brother Tyrone led all scorers with a helmet-trick while Kevin Sobers converted twice. Tyrell was on target again in the 11th and 61st minutes. Tyrone blasted the net in the 23rd, 31st, 65th and 67th minutes while Sobers inked his name on the score sheets in the 34th and 56th minutes. The other goal was scored by Shanon Samnauth.
Meanwhile, in remarks to the teams prior to the start of the matches, Mr McLeod commended the players for being members of their respective teams while encouraging them to be the best they can be.
“I would like to encourage you to always play fair, be disciplined and play hard. This tournament is an investment for your development from NAMILCO along with the Guyana Football Federation. We are here to stay and we want to see many of you go on to represent Guyana at the other levels, ultimately, the senior team.”
McLeod told the players and officials that similar tournaments are being held in the other associations affiliated to the GFF, making the competition a national one – the first using this format in Guyana.
“NAMILCO has been around for quite some time and we are known for producing quality products which are second to none. We would like to see you play the best football of your lives. May the best team win.”
Matches that were scheduled for last Sunday were called off due to the ground being unplayable as a result of excessive rainfall. Weather permitting; matches will be played on Saturday and Sunday at the same venue.