Farfan & Mendes First Division Men’s Hockey League...Defending champs GCC, Hikers square off for title today

Farfan & Mendes First Division Men’s Hockey League…Defending champs GCC, Hikers square off for title today

Mar 16, 2013 Sports

The Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) has scheduled the final Farfan & Mendes Men’s First Division League match to be played today, at the GCC ground, Bourda. The final match of the 2012 season is considered a virtual final as it is a contest between the two sides still vying for the trophy, the Hikers and GCC.

GCC’s Steven Xavier (centre) seen on the attack against Hikers in a previous encounter.

After two rounds of play, GCC sits at the top of the pool just two points ahead of the Hikers who will therefore need an outright win to dethrone the defending champions, GCC. Jamarj Assanah will be one of the key strikers on the goal hunt for the Hikers coming off a lucrative string of first round pool matches, scoring a number of goals in the process.
The return of Shane Samuels from injury late last year will also be a welcome boost for the Hikers and that will definitely add strength to their already solid midfield that contains Captain Devin Munroe and Shaquille Assanah.
GCC’s attack will be led by the prolific duo of Kevin Spencer and Orland Semple and anchored in defense by the experienced Dwayne Scott and energetic Raphael DeGroot. Bully-off time is 16:00hrs and the presentation of the 2012 trophy will be held immediately following the match.