Latest update October 6th, 2024 12:59 AM
Nov 18, 2015 Sports
Grove Hi Tech and Agricola Red Triangle will renew old rivalry when the semi-finals of the Stag / East Bank Football Association (EBFA) are contested. The two clubs, A and B Teams were winners of their respective
quarter final matches on Sunday last at the Grove Playfield.
Grove A were pushed to the hilt in order to book their spot; Kuru Kururu Warriors it was that almost denied them that opportunity as they latter lost the exciting match 2-1 on sudden death penalty kicks after a 0-0 stalemate in the 20 minutes of regulation time.
The Linden Soesdyke Highway based Warriors scored their first shot on goal to which Grove responded in like manner but the Warriors next shot hit the bar, Cordel Johnson tried a power shot that rocketed against the cross bar to hand Grove A their passage to a date with Agricola A who did not have to break a sweat as Soesdyke B failed to put in an appearance.
Agricola B did not have such an easy passage and had to overcome a game Diamond United B team 1-0 thanks to a 17th minute effort from Collis Samuels. The game saw both teams striving for early goals but not being successful. Just when it seemed like the game was headed for sudden death penalty kicks based on the rules if a game ends without a winner, Samuels saved his team such blushes by rocking the back of the nets.
Grove B will be Agricola B semi-final opponent; they too did not have to burn any energy since there intended quarter final opponent, Timehri A, did not keep the match date alive.
The winner of this competition will pocket $100,000 with the losing semifinalist taking away $75,000. In the third and fourth place battle, the winner will receive $50,000 with the loser and fourth place finisher taking home $25,000.
The highest goal scorer, most valuable player and best goalkeeper will all pocket $10,000 each.
October 1st turn off your lights to bring about a change!
Oct 06, 2024
Courts Optical Pee Wee U-11 Tournament 2024… Kaieteur Sports – The 11th Annual Courts Optical Pee Wee Under-11 Football Tournament showcased some thrilling action as the final round of the...Peeping Tom… “The private sector were cheerleaders for foreign investment” Kaieteur News – The cries... more
By Sir Ronald Sanders Kaieteur News – There is an alarming surge in gun-related violence, particularly among younger... 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]