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Chubby U-14 League – day 3: Selwyn Williams’ helmet-trick highlight of the day
By Franklin Wilson
A helmet-trick by Renaissance striker Selwyn Williams has propelled his team into the lead in group B when rivalry in the Chubby under-14 league, organised by the Georgetown Football Association and sponsored by Guyana Beverage Inc., continued at the Tucville ground yesterday.
Williams’ tally in the tournament now stands at 5 and he has scored 5 of his team’s 6 goals in their 3 matches to date, 2 wins and a draw.
They latest was a 5-2 demolition of First Assembly of God in the final match of the yesterday’s action. He blasted the nets in the 18th, 43rd, 49th and 59th minute as Renaissance continued their quest for top honours in fine style. The other goal was tucked in by Jamal Holland in the 56th minute.
Also recording wins yesterday were Thomas United, Beacon and Fruta Conquerors. Sunburst Camptown were held to their third draw in as many matches while Rhythm Squad gained full points as a result of Mocha Champs non appearance.
Thomas United behind a double from Devon Harvey outplayed Strike Again who suffered their first loss of the tournament in three matches, 5-0.
Harvey scored in the 29th and 46th while there was one each for Dwayne Lindie in the 22nd, and the Andrews brothers, Romario (41) and Kevin from the penalty spot in the 47th.
Beacon, who also remains unbeaten, handed fellow group A side GFC their first defeat, 4-0. Hitting the network twice was Devon Alfred (20 & 45), Darren Harris had opened the scoring after 15 minutes with Charlton Gasper sealing the deal in the 60th.
In a thrilling battle between Fruta Conquerors and Santos, the Fruta boys prevailed by the odd goal in three.
The Fruta side had taken the lead in the 20th minute when Pee Wee under-11 tournament MVP Ryan Hackett rocked the nets. Santos, were able to draw level compliments of their captain, Amuneke Rogers’ 27th minute strike.
And just when it seemed that the game was going to end in a draw, Hackett was brought down in the area and his captain Pernell Schultz made no mistake in placing the ball past goalkeeper Omar Jones (to his left) from the spot one minute before full time.
Sunburst Camptown drew level with Flamingo through a Moses Adams goal in the 20th after Flamingo had taken the lead off a Alpha Mc Phoy shot in the 11th.
The Camptown boys quickly took the lead in the 22nd via another under-11 Pee Wee star, Jason Williams.
But the persistent Flamingo, were able to take an even share of the points when Carl Richards fired home a powerful free kick in the 57th minute.
Rhythm Squad gained full points from Mocha Champs who did not turn up for battle. More matches are carded for today.
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