THE Diplomats prevailed 6-3 over Team Parliament in a football match on Tuesday night to mark the 70th anniversary of Guyana’s Parliament at the Everest ground.

Decked in blue, the Diplomats were led by Jessica Teasdale who netted a hat-trick as the Diplomats surged ahead with three unanswered goals in the initial exchanges.

The first half ended 5-0 in favour of the Diplomats, before Team Parliament enjoyed a better second-half, scoring three goals, while conceding one.

Teasdale got support from MVP Rick Jan Molanus with a double and Edwin Martinez with a solitary strike.

Azumah Roberts netted a double for Team Parliament, while Roberto Gibson scored the other.

Molanus received a trophy for being MVP, while Teasdale received same for scoring the most goals.

Team Diplomats lifted the champions trophy, while players on both sides were presented with commemorative medals.

The game was played in a festive atmosphere and was attended by politicians from the government and opposition benches, members of the diplomatic community, representatives of corporate Guyana and fans and stakeholders of football.