… Roncey Caleb shot seals the deal

By Colin Bynoe

ACTION in the GT Beer/BFA/Candy Boss Berbice eight-a-side football tournament intensified on New Year’s Day with a scintillating matchup between GT Police Football Club and Monedderlust Football Club at the All Saints School ground in New Amsterdam (Scotts School).

The match was the first semifinal of the eight-a-side tournament. In soggy conditions the first semi-final action saw a determined display of football from both teams.
For Police FC Rawle Haynes found the back of the net early in the 7th minute to signal their intention. Acho Wallace then got jealous and made a name for himself as he nailed goal number two in the 10th minute for Police FC.

Monedderlust FC brought some life into the large crowd with a late first-half response in the 24th minute from Kevin Cottoy to bring the score 2-1. The scoreline remained 2-1 when the first half ended.

When play resumed in the second half both teams were resolute in their effort to force home the advantage. Moneddurlust FC’s Arthley Bailey got an opening and sent their supporters in frenzy with an eye-catching equaliser in the 39th minute.
The game continued with a number of feisty tackles and goal-scoring moments for both teams as time was evidently waning. This 2-2 stalemate remained intact when regulation time ended.

With the penalty kicks taken, the win was sealed by Police FC goalkeeper Roncey Caleb who had the first kick and his shot rocketed into the goal.
Caleb showed his all-round ability with his efforts saving two on-target shots to lift his team over Monedderlust FC. The penalty stage ended 1-0 in favour of Police.