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Apr 15, 2014 Sports
Grove Hi Tech handed Timehri Panthers their first loss of the Stag Beer/East Bank Football Association (EBFA) division-one league and in the process took over pole position in the points standings, knocking the losers off in the process with a superior goal average.
It was a ding dong battle between the arch rivals at the Grove Playfield on Sunday
afternoon last, when the final whistle was blown, Grove had scored twice with assistance from Timehri with an own goal, the losers failed to register a goal of their own, losing 2-0.
The day’s opening salvo saw Kuru Kururu Warriors recording their third win of the season whilst delivering the fifth straight loss to Herstelling FC, a 4-0 whipping.
The main attraction, was witnessed by a fair sized crowd of mostly Grove supporters who were integrally involved in every moment of the game with the home team going on the offensive early, cognizant that Timehri is a dangerous team.
The pressure was kept up in the first quarter of the game with quite a few corners coming Grove’s way. It was from a corner that the opening goal materialized. Clive Matthews Jr. it was who was entrusted with throwing the ball over and found the head of diminutive forward and captain, Domini Garnett who made no mistake in clinically putting the ball away in the 14th minute.
While the lead was secured, it was still nervous moments for Grove as they sought to protect their advantage even as Timehri sought to draw even. As the game progressed the tension levels kept rising in both camps and around the field among the fans.
The levels of anxiety would have been significantly lowered for Grove when Timehri scored against themselves in the 70th minute, a goal that effectively knocked the wind out of their sails. Grove did their utmost to secure the lead and accomplished same at the end of 90 minutes of bruising ball.
Leading Kuru Kururu Warriors to an easy win over Herstelling was Cordell Johnson who blasted a hat-trick. He was on target in the 46th, 71st and 86th minute. The scene for the win was set by Rakesh Haimnauth who converted in the 27th minute.
The win for the Warriors propelled them into fourth place behind Agricola, Timehri and Grove. Another double header is fixed for Sunday at the same venue.
Latest Points Standings
Teams P W L D Pts GF GA GD
Grove 5 4 1 0 12 20 6 +14
Timehri 5 4 1 0 12 11 3 +8
Agricola 4 3 0 1 10 16 2 +14
Kuru Kururu 5 3 2 0 9 11 8 +3
Soesdyke 4 2 2 0 6 12 12 0
Diamond 4 1 2 1 4 3 5 -2
Mocha 4 0 4 0 0 3 10 -7
Herstelling 5 0 5 0 0 1 31 -30
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