ON Saturday at the National Training Centre, Providence, Timehri Panthers ‘A’ created history by becoming the first winners in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/ East Bank Football Association (EBFA) Tiger Rentals’ under-13 development league.
Following seven match days, Timehri Panthers ‘A’ finished with a total of 21 points after winning each of their games played. Timehri ‘A’ scored an incredible 58 goals while just conceding three.
On Saturday, their final win was against Swan FC, a composed 2-1 victory against the league’s runners up. On target for the winners were Mekaiya Daniels and Shawn Stoby, while Kevon Charles scored the consolation for Swan FC.
Friendship All Stars finished the tournament in third, although tied with Herstelling Raiders on 12 points, but with a better goal difference.
Diamond United were fifth, Timehri Panthers ‘B,’ Samatta Point/Kanevile and Agricola Red Triangle were sixth, seventh and eighth, respectively.
Timehri ‘A’ carted off the individual awards. Micheal Correia was the MVP, Colin David; Best Coach, Samuel Tasha; Most Goals and Ken Benn was adjudged the best goalkeeper.
Coach David attributed the team’s success to, “Hard work, discipline and dedication. These youngsters are a close bunch and they are eager to play. They are showing the interest in the sport, so we will need to be consistent with them.
“This tournament has been very well organised. Kudos to Tiger Rentals for playing their part and we hope their support continues and is even joined by others from the corporate community.