South Ruimveldt subject Stella Maris to first loss

Dec 01, 2015 Sports

Smalta / Ministry of Public Health Girls Pee Wee Schools Football Competition

Defending champs Stella Maris were subjected to their first loss in this year’s Smalta / Ministry of Public Health Girls Pee Wee Schools Football Competition after going down to South Ruimveldt by a 2-0 margin on Sunday, at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Action in last weekend’s competition in the Girls Pee Wee football tourney at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Shawntell Richards in the 16th and Lenisla John’s strike one minute later sealed the deal for South Ruimveldt, but more importantly placed them into the knockout phase which commences next week Saturday at the same venue.
They were joined by teams such as West Ruimveldt and St. Stephen’s who defeated F.E. Pollard and Smith Memorial respectively.
West Ruimveldt’s Gabrielle McGarrell booted in a brace in the eighth and 10th minutes respectively in their 2-0 triumph over F.E. Pollard, while St. Stephen’s cruised past Smith Memorial 4-0 with Kizieya Phillips firing in a double in the 11th and 18th minutes.
An own goal in the 15th and a Melissa Watkins 19th minute strike accounted for the other goals.
In other results, Enterprise advanced to the next round after benefitting from a walkover from St. Ambrose, while Tucville moved on despite a goalless stalemate with St. Angela’s.
St. Agnes earned a walkover from Sophia; while St. Margaret’s were gifted a victory after Winfer Garden failed to show.
North Georgetown and St. Pius battle ended nil-all.
Winner of the event will receive the championship trophy and medals, while the second placed school will take away a trophy and medals.
The third and fourth placed finishers will collect trophies.
Individual prizes inclusive of the tournament Most Valuable Player, Highest goal scorer and Best Goal-keeper will be awarded prizes.
Among the other sponsors are Sterling Products, the National Sports Commission and the Guyana Football Federation (GFF).