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Chico Kashif & Shanghai schools football tourney commences
East Ruimveldt overcome Wisburg on penalties, Ann’s Grove trounce Christ Church 9-1
By Zaheer Mohamed
East Ruimveldt defeated Wisburg Secondary 3-2 on penalties and Ann’s Grove hammered Christ Church 9-1 when the inaugural Chico Kashif and Shanghai schools football tournament commenced yesterday at the Georgetown Cricket Club ground, Bourda.
Chief Education Officer of the Ministry of Education Olato Sam Addresses the gathering at yesterday’s opening in the presence of other officials.
Following the opening ceremony East Ruimveldt and Wisburg went head to head in the first of a double header, which the former prevailed after they were locked 3-3 at the end of regulation time. Wisburg dominated the opening exchanges and Tshekedi Whitehead gave them the lead in the 9th minute before Jermine Moore doubled the advantage in the 25th. Romel Legall pulled one back just before half time for the city side.
East Ruimveldt looked more purposeful after the break, but it was Wisburg who went ahead when Shaquille Frank netted in the 52nd. Shemar Beaton slotted home for East Ruimveldt in the 74th minute before Nicholas Hunte equalized in the injury time. Shawn Kirton, Legall and Joshua Fiffee converted for the winners, while Raquel Hughes and Jevon Maynard scored for Wisburg.
In the second game Ann’s Grove dominated possession from the onset and Kevin Peters opened their account in the 25 minute before Darren Pelew found the back of the net in 44th and Shane Simpson gave them a 3-0 lead just before half time half time.
Ann’s Grove continued to push forward after the interval and Jamal Blair netted in the 48th, Blair slotted home in the 63rd, while Peters scored his second in the 65th. Jovanty Best pulled once back for Christ Church in the 75th before Ocemie Griffith netted one minute later. A blunder by Christ Church defence in the 77th minute resulted in an own goal and Daniel Francis completed the scoring in injury time giving Christ Church goalkeeper Shemar Carrington an unforgettable night.
Meanwhile, speaking at the opening ceremony earlier, Minister of Culture Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony commended the organisers for such a tournament, adding that it is the launching of a new era in Guyana’s football. He spoke about the importance of sports in schools stating his ministry is hoping to start a grassroots programme in the schools. Anthony informed that the Ministry will continue to support the Kashif and Shanghai organisation and stressed of the importance of discipline.
Chief Education Officer Olato Sam stated that this tournament is a wonderful opportunity for the youngsters to develop and lauded the K&S organisation, while Public Relations Officer of Ansa McAl Darshanie Yusuf said they are pleased to be associated with the tournament.
K&S Director Kashif Muhammad indicated that K&S, which is the longest tournament in Guyana, were instrumental in having 55 local players trade their skills in semi professional league overseas. He stated that they are happy to partner with the Ministry of Education and urged the parents to support their children.
Muhammad said that they have also targeted the intellectual development of the youths and informed that an all star team will be selected at the end of the tournament to play schools from Suriname and St.Lucia in a three way competition.
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