Pedro hat-trick helps Western Tigers maul Cougars

AS THE Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) Elite League continued last night at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground, Hubert Pedro netted a hat-trick to help the Western Tigers overcome the Berbice-based side Cougars FC with a 5-1 thrashing.

Attacking football was the order of the night for Calvin Allen’s Tigers, and it was no surprise that their most prolific player in Hubert Pedro stole the spot light. He began his assault on the Cougars in the 13th minute with his first strike before doubling his side’s lead just six minutes later.

Colin Nelson was the next player to get in on the action netting the Tigers’ third goal in the 39th minute.
The Cougars who were yet to win, hauled one back in the second half through Mark Wronge who found the back of the net in the 83rd minute, the Cougars relief was short-lived as they conceded an own goal in the 87th minute to hand the Tigers a 4-1 lead.

Pedro rounded off proceedings with his third strike in injury time to make the scoreline 5-1. Up to press time, Fruta Conquerors were facing Den Amstel, the result of that game will be published in a subsequent article.

Action will continue on Sunday, March 11, with Milerock United playing New Amsterdam United in the first game at 17:30hrs and the evening’s second match will bring together defending champions Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and Victoria Kings.

In the first match on Sunday, New Amsterdam United, yet to pick up a win, will be looking to score points in order to break their drought so far.

The GDF will also be looking forward to tough matches, prior to their departure for the Caribbean Shield. In one match they should be challenging point-leaders Victoria Kings.
Admission to all matches is $500 but all women and children under 12 years of age will be admitted without charge, according to the GFF.