EBFA/Ralph Green U-11 League Grove battle back to earn exciting draw against Agricola; Timehri win big - Top four remains close

EBFA/Ralph Green U-11 League Grove battle back to earn exciting draw against Agricola; Timehri win big – Top four remains close

Dec 02, 2018 Sports

Yesterday’s feature match between the top two teams produced an exciting 3-3 draw with Grove Hi Tech battling back from three goals down to earn an equal share of the points which enabled the Grove boys to maintain their slim single digit lead over the Agricola lads who are one/two at the top.

Agricola Red Triangle FC Captain Jonathan Andries takes the ball forward against Grove Hi Tech at the Diamond Community Center Ground.

It was day six action in the 3rd Annual East Bank Football Association (EBFA) / Ralph Green sponsored Under-11 League being contested at the Diamond Community Centre Ground, East Bank Demerara.
Recording the biggest win on the day was Timehri Panthers which trounced a determined Herstelling Raiders 8-3, while Mocha Champs stormed to the second win in as many matches via a 3-0 margin over Friendship All Stars.
Diamond United ensured that they earned an equal share of the points against Diamond Upsetters coming back from a goal down to draw. Swan FC, one of the three teams yet to taste defeat, maintained that record when they earned full points from their neighbours Kuru Kururu Warriors which did not show up.
Pocketing full points via the same margin was Samatta Point/Kaneville from Haurarruni Eagles. Both Swan and Samatta Point pocketed their three points along with two goals apiece.

Matthew Murray (left) and Matthew Forte – Mocha Champs FC.

By the 10th minute of the main event, Agricola were already 3-0 up against Grove thanks to goals from Mikel Morris in the 2nd, Seon Grant in the 5th and Captain Jonathan Andries with a beautiful left foot shot in the 10th minute.
Not deterred or fazed by the Agricola 110m dash out of the blocks, Grove gradually grooved back into contention. On 11 minutes Jevon Pluck did pluck one out of nowhere to narrow the deficit and just before the halftime break, Jamal Cordis’ strike further reduced the Agricola advantage in the 13th minute.
The second half saw some resolute exchanges between the top sides and the only goal that materialized in the half came from Grove through Joshua Fredericks in the 21st minute to tie the score at 3-3 which ended up being the final score.
Timehri Panthers, the most offensive team in the league which also have the best goal difference of +26, were in dismissive form in their clash against Herstelling Raiders which, despite the loss fought back admirably.
Captain Omar Sam (1st, 10th, 19th) and Keron Williams (4th, 8th, 9th) each led Timehri with a hat-trick each with Shaquelle Caleb (2nd) and Jaden Tasher in the 20th complimenting their teammates.

Omar Sam (left), Shaquelle Caleb, Keron Williams and Jaden Tasher – Timehri Panthers FC.

Malcolm Hendricks with a double (13th and 26th) and Seon Carmichael in the 17th netted for Herstelling which put in a spirited performance despite the loss. Mocha Champs, after giving up a number of walk overs have finally found the zest to compete and have recorded their second win in as many matches; a solid 3-0 triumph over Friendship All Stars.
Carving out the win was Matthew Murray with a brace in the 9th and 26th minutes, Matthew Forte contributing the other in the 14th minute. And Diamond United came back from trailing Diamond Upsetters to draw yesterday’s opening match.
United struck back through Paul McKenzie in the 24th minute, Upsetters had taken the lead in the 10th minute through a Timothy Ageday goal.
Matches will continue on Saturday at the same venue; the EBFA will be pushing to conclude the league early during the school holiday period with each team set to play 11 matches.

Latest as at December 1st, 2018
# Team P W L D GF GA GD Points
1 Grove Hi Tech 7 5 0 2 22 6 +16 17
2 Agricola Red Triangle 6 5 0 1 25 3 +22 16
3 Swan FC 6 5 0 1 20 3 +17 16
4 Timehri Panthers 6 5 1 0 33 7 +26 15
5 Diamond Upsetters 6 3 2 1 10 5 +5 10
6 Samatta Point KV 6 3 3 0 6 24 -18 9
7 Mocha Champs 6 2 4 0 12 8 +4 6
8 Diamond United 6 1 3 2 9 12 -4 5
9 Friendship All Stars 7 1 5 1 9 22 -13 4
10 Kuru Kururu Warriors 6 1 5 0 3 17 -14 3
11 Hararuni Eagles 6 1 5 0 4 21 -17 3
12 Herstelling Raiders 6 1 5 0 6 32 -26 3

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