Buxton Stars and Buxton United blaze through to East Coast Mash Cup semis

Feb 11, 2024 Sports

Kaieteur Sports – Buxton Stars and Buxton United stamped their authority on the East Coast Mash Knockout Football Cup, securing their spots in the semi-finals with identical 2-0 victories at the Golden Grove Community Centre (GGCC) ground on Friday.

Teshawn Gordon scored twice in Buxton United’s 2-0 win over Haslington FC

The showdown began with Buxton Stars facing off against a formidable Victoria Kings side. In an early move, Jumali Major electrified the crowd by slotting home a goal just seven minutes into the contest, giving Buxton Stars an early lead. Despite a valiant effort from the Kings, their defense crumbled in the 68th minute when Neil Hutson found the back of the net again for the Stars, securing themselves the first spot into the semi final.

On the other side of the pitch, Buxton United showcased their prowess against Haslington FC in a masterful performance. Teshawn Gordon emerged as the star of the evening, scoring two crucial goals. The first came in the 25th minute, setting the tone for United’s dominance. Gordon wasn’t satisfied, adding another to his tally in the 43rd minute, solidifying Buxton United’s path into the semi-finals with a tactful 2-0 victory.

The Golden Grove Community Centre ground witnessed football brilliance as the two Buxton teams demonstrated their prowess, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter of the East Coast Mash Knockout Football Cup.

As the tournament unfolded, the spotlight shone brightly on Teshawn Gordon, whose stellar performance elevated him to the status of the evening’s standout player. His precise goals and strategic plays were instrumental in Buxton United’s victorious campaign.

The Number-5 ground in Berbice hosted the other two quarter final clashes yesterday. Details of those matches will be provided in this publication when it is made available. Semi finals are set for February 15 at GGCC.

The tournament is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Rainforest Waters, Guinness, GT Beer, Ryda Hard Wine, MVP Sports, Star Party Rentals, Recount Party Rental, GuyWill Shipping, Woodpecker Products, Hype Laundromat, Anchor Cement, and the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports.

• Haslington FC, Teshawn Gordon, Teshawn Gordon scored twice in Buxton United's 2-0 win over Haslington FC