Latest update March 28th, 2024 12:59 AM
Apr 17, 2015 Sports
Old Fort and the National Under-21 selection battled to a nil-all stalemate on Wednesday, at the GCC ground, Bourda in the penultimate match of the 2014 season. While pool leaders GCC with 12 points remain out of reach of all opposition, bragging rights remain as the National Under-21, which has been improving as the tournament progressed, has been putting pressure on their senior clubs.
Old Fort began the match with a depleted side as some team members were late for the start. While the Under-21 made several raids through the midfield, defensive stalwart Dwight Sullivan and former international Ivor Thompson stifled their attacks, before any real threat on the Old Fort net.
The arrival of Aderemi ‘Dove’ Simon for Old Fort brought new life to the team and Dove wasted no time in making his presence felt. Mid-way through the first half, Simon made a fine solo run from the left across the under-21 scoring circle only to be brought down by the under-21 deep defence earning his side a penalty stroke.
Simon’s heroics were short-lived, however, as he failed to convert the stroke which was easily batted away by competent goalkeeper Medroy Scotland. While Mark Sargeant and Leon Bacchus put in a solid midfield performance for the under-21, their efforts were matched by Simon and Jason DeSantos of Old Fort.
Despite several close shaves, the match ended in a nil-all draw as both teams received a point each for their efforts. GCC will oppose the national under-21 today from 16:45 hrs at the same venue in the final match to conclude the 2014 season.
GCC have played unbeaten throughout the tournament, dropping points to the under-21 in their first round clash which ended in a draw. In their previous encounter, the under-21 had surprised the veteran Bourda selection with two early goals, before GCC clawed their way back to a 2-2 draw.
THIS IDIOT TELLING GUYANA WE HAVE NO SAY IN THE 50% PROFIT SHARING AGREEMENT WE HAVE WITH EXXON.
Mar 28, 2024
Minister Ramson challenge athletes to better last year’s performance By Rawle Toney Kaieteur Sports – Guyana’s 23-member contingent for the CARIFTA Games in Grenada is set to depart the...B.V. Police Station Kaieteur News – The Beterverwagting Police Station, East Coast Demerara (ECD) will be reconstructed... more
By Sir Ronald Sanders Kaieteur News – In the face of escalating global environmental challenges, water scarcity and... more
Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]