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Jun 29, 2014 Sports
Skipper Ryan Gonsalves scored a crucial ‘try’ to lead Guyana’s ‘Green Machine’
Men’s 15’s Rugby team to a historic 30-27 victory against USA South yesterday in Atlanta in a thrilling final of the North America and Caribbean Rugby Association (NACRA) Men’s 15’s Rugby Tournament.
Guyana, who won the right to face the USA South after defeating Trinidad and Tobago 15-8 in the final of the Northern Zone at the National Park in Guyana, went into extra time with the contest locked on 27-27 with four minutes to go, before Gonsalves led from the front to seal the issue for the South Americans.
This is Guyana’s biggest victory to date after losing just once, to Jamaica, in the Caribbean in the last six years as the Guyanese dominated, especially in the sevens format.
The USA South, who beat the Cayman Islands 34-30 to capture the Southern Zone crown, began the contest as favorites since they held the home advantage, but in the end it was Guyana who maintained the pressure and despite the several off-the field hurdles they were forced to cross, especially with funding for the trip, they prevailed to once again keep the Golden Arrow Head flying proudly on foreign soil.
President Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) Peter Green said minutes after the memorable victory that ‘tears of joy flowing’ while Gonsalves, who said that he felt the North Americans were ‘very beatable’ after watching them play against the Cayman Islands on a flash drive, were was ecstatic after the win.
“This team is one of the most successful sporting teams in Guyana. We only lost once in the Caribbean in the last six years, and dominated, especially in the 7’s format and Government should rally round us and come on board a bit more,” Gonsalves had lamented before departing with his team for North America. (Sean Devers)
THIS IDIOT TELLING GUYANA WE HAVE NO SAY IN THE 50% PROFIT SHARING AGREEMENT WE HAVE WITH EXXON.
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