Henrietta topple Dartmouth to take over lead; Queenstown, Good Hope secure first points

Oct 18, 2022 Sports

GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U17 League – Essequibo/Pomeroon FA

Kaieteur News – It was a Sunday of excitement at the Anna Regina Community Centre Ground in Cinderella County when rivalry in the Essequibo Pomeroon Football Association (EPFA) leg of the GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power, Under-17 Intra Association League continued with a double header.

Henrietta United goal scorers against Dartmouth Determinators

In the clash of the undefeated teams, Henrietta United came from a goal down to edge Dartmouth Determinators in a classical seven-goal thriller that produced end-to-end action while in the clatter of the pointless teams, both Good Hope and Queenstown United left the park with a smile as they shared the spoils equally in a 1-1 epic.

Good Hope FC signaled intentions very early in the match that they were focused on changing their fortunes in the League when they drew first blood with just seven (7) minutes on the clock. Omar Kendell was the player who handed them; Good Hope the early advantage.

They held Queenstown at bay for quite some time but the Queenstown lads were patient and when their opportunity came in the 48th minute, Brian Inniss made no mistake in burying the shot that allowed them an equal share of the points, which was their first for the league, like their opponents.

In the clash of the undefeated clubs, fans could not have asked for a better match as the future stars of Cinderella County and Guyana proved why they have been permanent fixtures in their respective teams.

Brian Innis – Queenstown United FC

Omar Kendell – Good Hope FC

Prior to this match, Dartmouth enjoyed the position on the summit by virtue of a better goal difference but that was mere moments away from changing as Henrietta were soon to show why they are regarded as the favourites.

Dartmouth cantered into the lead through the first of a double from Martin Garraway in the 13th minute. The Henrietta team and their fans were kept quiet but not for long. Two minutes after falling behind. Deshawn Verwayne drew his team level with a well-calculated shot in the 15th minute.

Thereafter, it was all domination, at least goal-wise for Henrietta as they fired in two unanswered goals to set up an encouraging two-goal cushion. Erron Caesar in the 20th minute and teammate, Darius Pearson in the 28th built on the platform as they sensed victory.

After the break, both teams scored in the 52nd minute, Henrietta got theirs from Elisha Smith while Dartmouth’s came off the boot of Garraway, to complete his double. The advantage for Henrietta was reduced to 4-2 and with the frenetic pace of the game, Dartmouth did harbour thoughts of further reducing the deficit and even pushing for a draw. They did succeed to some extent when Anais Glasgow scored in the 57th minute to further cut Henrietta’s advantage, to 4-3.

And that is exactly how the final scorecard looked, Henrietta, holding on for the win which propelled them to the top of the leaderboard with two more matches to go for the end of the first round. Five clubs are battling for supremacy as they seek to become the champions which will earn them the right to represent the EPFA in the national playoffs.

Latest Points Table

Team P W L D GF GA GD Points

Henrietta United 3 3 0 0 8 4 +4 9

Dartmouth Determinators 3 2 1 0 16 6 +10 6

Tapakuma FC 2 1 1 0 3 2 +1 3

Queenstown United 2 0 1 1 2 5 -3 1

Good Hope FC 4 0 3 1 3 16 -13 1

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