Banks Beer Division One soccer winners receive prizes

May 08, 2009 Sports

– Company extends support to outlying regions

GFA General Secretary Marlan Cole (third left) receives the winning trophy and cash prize on behalf of BK Western Tigers from Banks DIH Sales and Marketing Executive Carlton Joao, while clubs representatives and Company officials look on.

Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Banks Beer Division One winners, BK Western Tigers were conspicuously absent from the presentation ceremony which was conducted in the Boardroom of sponsor Banks DIH yesterday.
According to General Secretary of the GFA Marlan Cole, all the respective winners were informed via writing and verbal communication so he was not in a position to offer a reason for the club’s absence.
Also present at the occasion were Brand Manager Brian Choo-Hen, Public Relations Officer Troy Peters and club representatives.
Speaking during the ceremony, Sales & Marketing Executive of the Company Carlton Joao reminded those present about the significance of the beer which he referred to as being synonymous with Guyana and because of this identity, the entity sees it as its responsibility to play a meaningful role in the development of sports.
He assured that they will continue the relationship with the GFA, before heaping praises on the Body for a well run tournament. “Indeed, it was an extremely wonderful competition and the GFA must be commended for this,” Joao remarked. “Their work has been exemplary and we look forward to strengthening the partnership in the future.”
Joao disclosed further that Banks DIH will also be extending their support to the outlying regions as well, adding that the support for sports will continue in places such as Essequibo and Berbice.
Meanwhile, Cole gave a brief overview of the tournament which saw a total of 103 goals being scored with 86 coming in the preliminary phase, while in the ‘Super 4’ segment, a total of 17 were added.
Twenty-eight matches were played in the preliminary stage which included 8 walkovers, while 6 more matches were played in the ‘Super 4’ sector for a total of 34 games.
The highest goal-scorer was Devon Millington of Tigers; best goalkeeper Peter Miggins also of Tigers and Most Valuable Player award went to Delon Fraser another player from Tigers.
Houston Stars were voted the Most Disciplined team in the tournament.
The winning team carted off a trophy and $150,000, 2nd placed Flamingo received a trophy and $75,000; 3rd place Beacons $50,000 and 4th placed Black Pearl $25,000.
The unbeaten Tigers ended the competition with a total of 27 points from 9 matches.