Hikers B stake claim for B Division final spot

Oct 11, 2009 Sports

The Hikers B division boys made a strong bid for a spot in the B division final when they got the better of contender Western Dragons by a 2-0 margin last Friday evening a the Banks DIH ground. The Carib Degenerates chalked up their first win with a 3-1 defeat of the Hikers ladies and pool leaders GCC B and Old Fort B played to a 2-2 draw to round out the evening’s matches.
There could not have been two more contrasting styles of play as the Hikers ‘B’ faced off against the Western Dragons in a crucial match between two teams very much in contention for the ‘B; division title. The Hikers produced their usual well-rehearsed and disciplined passing game while the Dragons relied more on long hits and individual charges, using their speed and condition effectively. Despite a good performance by both teams, the Hikers would separate themselves through superior finishing. Shaquille Assanah was first on the scoreboard when he slammed home a field goal in the 13th minute and Akeem Thompson would join him 3 minutes into the second half to give the Hikers a 2-0 victory.
Old Fort B produced their best performance of the tournament so far when they held B division pool leaders GCC to a 2-2 draw in the match that followed. Old Fort came out of the blocks with a blistering start as they amassed a 2 goal lead by the 11th minute with field goals from newcomer Shamar Pemberton and veteran Robert Hussein. GCC took some time to gain their stride and strengthened their formation with the addition of Shad Fernandes in midfield. Trevon Smith would lead the comeback charge with a goal in the 21st minute and Orin Mayers would draw even in the 35th to save his team the loss. Earlier in the evening the Carib Degenerates almost fell victim to their own complacency as minnows, the Hikers ladies, managed a goal against them through Tonza Sarabo. The Degenerates would up a gear however and cruise to an easy 4-1 victory with goals by Brian Asregado, Rawl Davson and a double by Timothy Jonas.
The Hikers ‘A’ and GCC ‘A’, having already both made the first division final agreed to defer their final pool match against each other to the final. Meanwhile GCC ‘B’ with 14 points have already secured a place in the ‘B’ division final and await the challenge between the Hikers ‘B’ with 12 and Western Dragons on 9 for the second spot. If the Dragons defeat the scoreless Hikers ladies in their final pool match on Monday 12th then the Hikers need a win against Old Fort ‘B’ to avoid the decision going down to goal difference. The Flora GCC ladies currently sit in 4th place with 7 points followed by the Carib Degenerates on 4, Old Fort on 2 and the Hikers ladies on 0.
Matches continue at Thirst Park tomorrow with the Flora GCC ladies playing the Carib Degenerates, the Hikers ladies challenging the Western Dragons and the Hikers ‘B’ versus Old Fort ‘B’. Matches begin at 18:30hrs.

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