Three more East Coast teams remain unbeaten; West Dem final on today

Jul 16, 2011 Sports

By Franklin Wilson

The East Coast Zone of the GT&T FastBall knock-out football competition is nearing completion with three more teams strengthening their chances of being one of four teams that will advance to the round-of-32.
Playing the BV Community Centre Ground yesterday afternoon, B.V Lions tamed Buxton Tigers 5-0; blue ball goals scored by Akum Curry (14) and Trevon Pelvic. Ervin Fraser opened the scoring for the Lions in the first minute of the game.
Over at the Plaisance Ground, two exciting matches were the order of the afternoon.
The home team, Red Lions, knocked out Buxton Stars A side 1-0 on penalty kicks after the two sides played to a 1-1 tie at the end of regulation time.
John Heliger sent Red Lions into the lead with a powerfully struck goal converted from a rebound off a corner. The Lions were certainly the more dominant of the two sides and created quite a few chances but did not capitalize on the opportunities created.
Buxton Stars finally had something to shout about in the 25th minute (6 second penalty) and this was as a result of a throw in violation and they made no mistake with the chance, Keoma Sullivan converting.
With the captains having the right to choose the kickers for sudden death penalties on the opposing side, Red Lions made the moment count for them as Ken Garnette comfortably placed the ball way over the cross bar. Kingsley Bower ensured he sunk his shot to send his team into the next round.
The first game yesterday ended 1-0 in favour of Daddy’s Enterprise over Determinators A. With both sides playing tough ball but failing to make their many raids count in the attacking third, Daddy’s Enterprise it was that sprung the surprise after being on the defensive.
Their leading player, Les Charles Critchlow picked up the ball just around the half way line moved a few meters before deciding to take a long range shot that rebounded off the goalkeeper and into the path of Andrew McAulay who with a powerful right foot shot, rocked the back of the nets in the 25th minute.
Before the end of the first half though, Determinators muffed an opportunity to take the lead when they missed a 6 second penalty, a miss that came back to haunt them. Matches will continue on the Eats Coast on Monday.
WEST DEMERARA FINAL
The finals of the West Demerara Zone is set for today at the Den Amstel Community Centre Ground. The semifinals will precede the final; West Side All Starz will oppose Squatters ‘The Gunners’ United with the other game bringing together West Demerara United and Uitvlugt Image.
The two winners will play for bragging rights as the Best in the West when it comes to GT&T FastBall and will also be the West Demerara’s representative teams in the round-of-32. Bluie Max will be at the venue today to entertain the fans and will also be giving away some goodies so fans will have to be present in order to enjoy the giveaways.
EAST BANK FINAL
The Grove Community Centre Ground will be the venue for all the action tomorrow afternoon when the East Bank Zone will climax. Mocha Arcadia All Stars match skills with Jonny Nice; home team Grove will throw down the gauntlet to Timehri Ballers in the other semifinal.
The respective winners, apart from clashing in the Zone final will also be the East Bank’s representative teams in the final round-of-32.
Matches continued at the GFC Last evening. The Bartica Community Centre Ground will be buzzing with FastBall action today and tomorrow as well as the Burnham Park and No. 5 Grounds in the Ancient County of Berbice.

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