Rodrigues second half strike hands Moruca male football title; Paiwomak Warriors win female category

Sep 24, 2019 Sports

-Bartica, Moruca are volleyball champs

By Zaheer Mohamed
A second half strike from Anand Rodrigues handed Moruca of Region one the male football title while Paiwomak Warriors of Region nine emerged winners in the female category when the 2019 National Heritage games concluded on Sunday night at the Everest Cricket Club ground.

The female volleyball winners Moruca.

The female football champs Paiwomak Warriors.

The victorious Moruca football team with Ministers Sydney Allicock (left), Valarie Garrido Lowe (C) and GFF President Wayne Forde.

A large and colourful crowd which included the Minister of Indigenous People’s Affairs, Sydney Allicock, Minister within the Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs, Valarie Garrido Lowe and President of the Guyana Football Federation, Wayne Forde witnessed some exciting action as the first half in the male final between Moruca and Kako Cobra Sports Club of Region seven went goalless. Both teams shared possession almost equally and created a number of chances but failed to finish as their defence stood firm.

Moruca’s Annalisa Vincent accepts her volleyball MVP prize from Minister Sydney Allicock.

Bartica won the male volleyball title.

However, a goalkeeping blunder handed Moruca the lead 10 minutes into the second half, and this proved to be the deciding factor in a game that was keenly contested. Kako Cobra SC goal-keeper Danley Roland failed to gather the ball cleanly which was lobbed over the defence and Rodrigues capitalised nicely to give his team a well-deserved lead.
Kako Cobra SC tried desperately for an equaliser, but the lads from Region one kept their composure until the final whistle which sparked wild celebrations among the players and fans.
Earlier, Paiwomak Warriors of Region nine came from one goal down to beat Kamarang of Region seven 2-1 in the female final.
The first half failed to produce any goals, but Kamarang took the lead in the 50th minute when Zulika McNaughton found the back of the net from inside the area following a smart move which started from mid-field. Kamarang continued to push forward, but Paiwomak Warriors kept up with the pace and Jacklyn Williams drew them level in the 70th minute with a free kick from just outside the area.
Five minutes later Satiaka Sam handed Paiwomak Warriors the lead when she slotted home from inside the box following a build-up. Kamarang pressed forward in search of an equaliser, but Paiwomak Warriors defended well to give their fans much to cheer about.
Bartica defeated Mainstay A of Region two 15-17, 15-7, 15-10 to win the male volleyball final. Bartica’s Breyon Burnett was named the most valuable player. Bartica beat Region nine 15-1, 15-5, while Mainstay A defeated Sparton of Region one 15-3, 12-15, 17-15 in the semi finals.
Moruca added another title to their collection with victory in the female volleyball. They defeated Kanaima of Region four 15-9, 15-5. Moruca’s Annalisa Vincent was named the most valuable player. Moruca overcame Orella Siparuta of Region six 15-8, 15-5, while Kanaima beat Pakuri Warriors of Region four 15-10, 15-9 in the semi finals.
Marisha Melville of Region four won the female Archery 12 and under event ahead of Aliya Melville of Region seven and Angalie Adams of Region four.
The male division was taken by Raveeo Kanhai of Region two; Robeno Kanhai of Region two placed second and Stephon Pearson of Region three finished third.
The 13-17 male title was won by George McLee, while Bert Paul took the runner up spot. Sara Fredericks of Region two claimed the female 13-17 title ahead of Serena Clenkian and Beyonce Dundas in that order.
Ausilda Paulin took the top podium spot in the senior female category, while Russel Dundas placed second and Bernette Gordon third. The senior male title was taken by Alex Pearson while Jude Edwin grabbed second and Aubrey De Souza third.

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