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Brydens Indoor Hockey Classic…GCC register two wins on opening day

May 26, 2012 Sports

 

GCC stormed through the first day of lively action in the Brydens Indoor Hockey Classic chalking up two victories and one draw in the three competitions that is currently being played, at the National Gymnasium.
Other top clubs Old Fort and Hikers suffered mixed fortunes, while, despite their losses, Saints and Supernova gave a good account of themselves.
In a repeat of last year’s Diamond Mineral Water International Indoor final, the GCC and Old Fort sides met in the feature match of the opening night of the Solo Men’s First Division Competition.
With both teams hyped and running the floor like it was still an international final, GCC made a breakthrough in the 8th minute with overlapping left defender Dwayne Scott picking up a squared pass, before dispatching a menacing shot into the back of the net.  As the pace settled, the Old Fort supporters remained on edge for the next twelve minutes until Captain Chris Low-Koan made a brilliant run down the right wing to square his pass to an open John Abrahams for the finish.
The second half saw GCC take command of the match as Stuart Gonsalves registered a double for GCC, while teammate Kevin Spencer added one more and Dwayne Scott a final one which was his second for the night.  Dwight McCalman managed one more for Old Fort to leave the final score at 5 – 2 in favour of GCC.
The Hikers defeated Supernova by 5 – 3 in the other Solo Men’s First division matchup.  Colonel Haywood opened the match with a double for the Hikers, while Captain Robert France put in another of his usual workmanlike performances to add a double of his own.  A powerful Randy Hope penalty corner, resulted in their fifth goal to secure an easy Hikers victory.
The junior Supernovas, however, put up a good fight against the Caribbean indoor powerhouse as Mark Fraser, Yonnick Peters and Travon Younge managed a goal each in their losing effort.
Earlier in the evening, the GCC Spartans upstaged their senior rivals the Hikers Divas by a 5 – 1 margin in the Breeze Women’s Competition.
The Hikers, fielding a number of new players seemed a bit off the pace of the young Spartans who took control in the 15th minute through a low Marzana Fiedtkou shot.  Fiedtkou poured in two more goals in the second half which was supported by a double from teammate and skilful midfielder Gabriella Xavier.
The Hikers managed a late consolation goal in the final minute through Tremayne Junor.
The Kellogg’s Men’s Second Division Competition featured many of the players coming out of the school programme and the vibrant Hikers Youth Academy.
Pre-tournament favourites Hikers and GCC squared off in a tumultuous battle with no team giving an inch.
After a high-paced and evenly matched battle, GCC earned a penalty corner and Stephen Xavier launched a rocket into the Hikers goal to break the deadlock.
The Hikers fought back bravely with some superb skill by Shaquille Assanah in midfield.  Assanah was instrumental in assisting Colonel Heywood for two goals at the opening of the second half.
GCC’s Trevon Smith drew his side even 8 minutes later, however, which saw the match end in a 2-2 stalemate.
Old Fort made light work of newcomers Saints, making their indoor debut, with a 4-2 beating in the other Kellogg’s second division matchup.
Deon Carew led Old Fort in scoring with a double, while teammates Michael Hawke and Dwight McCalman added one each.
Hilton Chester and Leroy Jack were the scorers for Saints.
The tournament continues throughout the weekend with the three finals being played on Sunday from 16:00hrs.

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