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GDF, GPF, Potaro Strikers record convincing wins – in GFF Division One Women’s League opener
Kaieteur Sports – The opening weekend of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and Women Football Association (WFA) Women’s League Division One witnessed an impressive display of football with a total of forty goals scored between the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) FC, Potaro Strikers and Guyana Police Force (GPF) FC.
GDF Goalscorers – Glendy Lewis, Yeneira Kenswil, Abioce Heywood, Kellyann Niles, Odessa Romeo, Glengie Lewis and Noimie Williams.
In the first match on Saturday, Potaro Strikers controlled the game, maintaining 90% of possession during the first half. They adopted an ultra-attacking approach, led by Solomie Obermuller, Olivia Oselmo, and Tytheon Jones. By halftime, they were comfortably ahead with an 8-0 lead. Santos, missing three key players from their lineup, struggled to fend off the barrage of shots from the potent Potaro side.
The Strikers however continued their dominance in the second half, adding four more goals to their tally, securing a resounding victory for Bartica-based side. It was hat-trick galore as Oselmo netted goals in the 7th, 10th, and 35th minutes, Obermuller contributed with goals in the 2nd, 40th, and 55th minutes, while Jones also completed her hat-trick with goals in the 26th, 28th, and 42nd minutes. Latoya Williams (3′), Ovane Williams (9′), and Anis Livan (25′) each chipped in with a goal, sealing the emphatic victory for Potaro Strikers.
While in the other fixtures, Guyana Defence Force secured a dominant 13-0 victory against Fruta Conquerors with top scorer Glendy Lewis netting an astonishing five goals at the GFF National Training Centre (NTC) in Providence, East Bank Demerara. Abioce Heywood and Glengie Lewis also made a significant contribution with two goals each, while Yeneira Kenswil, Kellyann Niles, Odessa Romeo and Niomie Williams each scored one goal.
Meanwhile on Sunday, the excitement continued as another fifteen goals were scored in the match between Guyana Police Force Football Club and Pakuri Jaguars. GPF dominated the game with Jennell Edmonson, Melina Larson, and Akeelah Vancounten each scoring three goals, Shanic Thornhill and Lakeisha Williams adding two goals to the scoreline, while Angelisa Larson and Colette Rutherford contributed with one goal each.
Duane Williams celebrates with team mate after scoring her first goal against weak Santos side.
“This marks an exceptional beginning for the Women’s League Division One. Fans can anticipate witnessing a remarkable level of competition over the coming weeks as teams strive to claim the title of the inaugural Women’s League Division One champions,” GFF noted.
The Women’s League Division One comprises seven football clubs, including current and former national players. These clubs are Santos, Potaro Strikers, Fruta Conquerors, Guyana Defence Force, Pakuri Jaguars and Guyana Police Force football clubs.
Potaro’s striker Olivia Oselmo completes her brilliant hat-trick during a crushing 12-0 victory against Santos FC.
The champions of the league will be rewarded with a cash prize of $300,000. Additionally, the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth-placed clubs will receive cash prizes of $200,000, $100,000, $75,000, $50,000 and $25,000, respectively.
The league is scheduled to conclude on November 11. The Women’s League Division One is a platform for the finest female clubs selected from the nine Regional Member Associations of the federation.
- Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Guyana Football Federation (GFF), Jennell Edmonson, Melina Larson, Olivia Oselmo, Women Football Association (WFA)
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