Middle Mazaruni Warriors squeeze past Eteringbang to lift to trophy

A Dorwin George 53rd-minute goal along with air-tight goalkeeping from the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, Joel Yhap delivered the championship trophy and prize for Middle Mazaruni Warriors in the final of the ExxonMobil sponsored Bartica Easter Regatta Football Cup.

Contested on Thursday night last at the Bartica Community Centre Ground, Middle Mazaruni Warriors and Eterinbang served up a riveting final that was supported by a large and appreciative crowd.

The exchanges were end-to-end and the respective goalkeepers held things scoreless owing to some good defensive work at both ends also. But it was the guile and alertness of George whose strike in the 53rd minute turned out to make all the difference as Eteringbang could not for all their worth, respond in like manner.

Yhap was excellent between the uprights throughout the competition and was rewarded with the MVP trophy for his efforts.

The third-place clash between losing semi-finalists, Rivers View and A. K Galaxy produced a comfortable 5-2 win led by a hat-trick from Antonio Jones and one goal each off the boot of Andel Norton and Andrew Simmonds. Getting on to the score sheets for A.K Galaxy were Esteban Martins and Sheldon Parris.

Meanwhile, in the female supporting match, Rivers View edged Potaro Strikers, by the odd goal in three.