Latest update January 3rd, 2025 4:30 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Hope U-20 Football final Monedderlust defeats NAUFC on penalty kicks

Sep 03, 2014 Sports

Monnederlust FC (MFC) defeated New Amsterdam United FC (NAUFC) in sudden death penalty kicks, after the game ended in a 2-2 stalemate, to claim the 2nd Annual Hope Memorial U20 Football Competition, at the Burnham Park, New Amsterdam, Sunday evening last.
The match was a keenly contested affair with MFC dominating the first half with their opponents emulating their efforts in the second session. Monnederlust started aggressively and netted in the 2nd minute, compliments of a stinging shot off the boot of Atlyn Brown.
Despite good defensive tactics exhibited by NAUFC, the visitors went ahead 2-0 after Kevin Layne tucked a soft shot into the back of the nets. That was the only other success and the teams went in at the intermission with the score unchanged.
NAUFC opened their account 14 minutes after the resumption, compliments of a Howard Smith success which seemed to bolster the spirits of the home team. They upped the ante but the opposition defended staunchly, preserving their slim 1-0 lead.
As the game progressed and with Monnederlust enjoying a one goal advantage, the opposition earned a corner kick and the ensuing strike hit the crossbar before rebounding into play for the lurking Gladstone Lyte to convert and equalize the situation.
Bad light at the end of regulation time forced the game straight into penalty kicks and Monnederlust eventually prevailed. The winners and runners-up received trophies from President of the Hope Football Club, Mr. Mac Adams while Kevin Layne of Monnederlust received $20,000 after being adjudged the Most Valuable Player.
His teammate, Selwyn Jack, collected $15,000 for being the best goalkeeper while Akeem Watts won the prize for the best midfielder. Both teams had had earned the right to compete in the finals after registering impressive victories in their semi finals encounters; NAUFC defeated Rosignol United 4-1 while Monedderlust humiliated Hope Football Club 4-0.
The tournament was organized by the Hope Memorial Foundation in memory of the late Wilbur “Hopey” Hope a former national footballer, referee and coach. Hope, a former resident of Tucber Park, New Amsterdam suffered from an acute heart condition and passed away at the 33 years old.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | December, 2nd, 2024

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Tonight: Sparta Boss goes up against Bent Street ‘A’ for K&S National Futsal title

Tonight: Sparta Boss goes up against Bent Street ‘A’ for K&S...

Jan 03, 2025

Lady Royals and Kanaimas to clash for Female championship Kaieteur Sports- The inaugural Kashif and Shanghai/One Guyana National Futsal Championship, which kicked off at the National Gymnasium with...
Read More
Botafgo pummel Milerock, 11-7, to become new UDFA Christmas Futsal Champions 

Botafgo pummel Milerock, 11-7, to become new UDFA...

Jan 03, 2025

BCB player transfer window opens for 2025 

BCB player transfer window opens for 2025 

Jan 03, 2025

Archery Guyana National 2-Day Indoor Senior Barebow Open, shoots off January 11 

Archery Guyana National 2-Day Indoor Senior...

Jan 03, 2025

Grandmaster Jose Luis Montes to lead Self-Defense Seminar

Grandmaster Jose Luis Montes to lead Self-Defense...

Jan 03, 2025

Keevin Allicock – the next torchbearer for Guyanese professional boxing

Keevin Allicock – the next torchbearer for...

Dec 31, 2024

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]