GDF Continues winning ways

THE Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Women’s Football Club continued their winning ways on Wednesday evening, with another massive victory in the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) Women’s Division One League; this time against Ann’s Grove United.

Sandra Johnson and Akeelah Vancooten led the charge for GDF, netting five goals each in the encounter.

Johnson opened the scores in the 3^rd minute and went on to find the back of the net in the 9^th, 29^th, 31^st and 50^th minutes while Vancooten registered her glut in the 6^th, 9^th, 11^th, 21^st and 22^nd minutes.

Zoruna Ali secured a brace in the 40^th and 46^th while Niomie Williams (18^th), Abioce Heywood (24^th), Glengie Lewis (22^nd), Sarena Johnson (44^th), Shanesa Cornelius (47^th) and Sherrilyn Kingston (60^th+1) all added one goal each to GDF’s tally while Ann’s Grove United failed to muster a response.

Meanwhile, the following game in the night’s doubleheader had the smattering of fans on the edge of their seats after Western Tigers and Mainstay Goldstars Stars FC drew 1-1.

After a goalless first half, Western Tigers took the lead through a well- executed freekick off the boots of Jada Young which sailed past the keeper’s outstretched arms into the top left corner of the goal in the 45^th minute. However, five minutes later, Mainstay’s Ashley Cozier equalised for her team almost identically; sending a set piece into the top right corner of the goal.

The Women’s League continues at the same venue on Friday evening with another doubleheader. At 18:00 hours, Ann’s Grove United will be back in action, taking on Monedderlust FC while at 19:30 hours, River’s View FC battle Fruta Conquerors FC.

The teams in the Women’s Division One League are competing for a $1M grand prize for the first time in Women’s Football history in Guyana.