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Hikers claim title as they defeat GCC 3-0 in penultimate game
The much anticipated Farfan & Mendes Men’s first division league second round clash between top clubs Hikers and GCC started out less than impressively Friday at the GCC ground Bourda. With conditions being less than optimum on a damp and thick field both teams struggled to find their form in the opening minutes.
Timothy McIntoshRobert France
Opportunities went a begging for both sides as they failed to connect on the critical final passes of the opponents scoring circle. GCC however found their rhythm after the first 15 minutes and worked the ball around the organised Hikers defence which nevertheless remained impenetrable. The Hikers however with their own style of swift counter-attacking hockey would be the first to make good of their chances as Robert France slammed home a rebound from the narrowest of angles on the right just seconds before the half-time whistle.
A powerful penalty corner strike by Timothy McIntosh just 5 minutes into the second half was too much for the GCC defender on the post and was deflected in leaving goalkeeper Marcus Fiedtkou with no chance. The second goal brought a change in momentum with it as the Hikers grew in confidence and began to pressure the GCC deep defence in possession.
With a much stronger second half for the Hikers, their efforts would soon pay off with their third goal as left wing Randy Hope found himself unmarked in the GCC circle to sweep in the team’s third.
Randy Hope
With the 3-0 victory, the Hikers are now unreachable with 8 points and have secured the coveted Farfan & Mendes men’s first division league trophy.
There is one match remaining in the competition which is now all for bragging rights as GCC take on Old Fort today from 4:45PM at Bourda.
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