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May 19, 2019 Sports
Led by the tournament’s highest goal scorer, Tyrone Burnett who fired in a hat-trick, Timehri Panthers continued their dominanc
e of football when they won the East Bank Football Association leg of the GFF/KFC Under-20 Independence knock-out Cup yesterday with a comfortable 4-1 over Soesdyke Falcons in the final.
Burnett, who ended the tournament with a total of six (6) goals teamed up with Shawn Steel who hit in the other goal to guide their club to victory and in the process became the second team to advance to the National Playoffs which would feature the nine (9) winners from the GFF’s Regional Members Associations.
From posting the first win of the tournament via kicks from the penalty mark against Agricola Red Triangle on April 26th last, the Panthers grew in confidence with every game by putting on dominating performances under the guidance of Coach, Delon Williams and his Technical staff.
Yesterday, the young Panthers wasted little time in stamping their authority against neighbours Soesdyke; in fact, Burnett came against his former team and by the 6th minute he had already put one past the goalkeeper to signal their intentions.
Shawn Steele, who ended the tournament with three goals, inked his name on the score sheet on 34 minutes to further cement his side’s hold on the game. The half time break came with the Panthers further consolidating, Burnett slamming in his second in the 41st minute.
Timehri Panthers’ comfortable position at the break meant that it would have called for a herculean task from the Falcons to pull themselves back into contention; even their most potent forward and Captain, Tyrone Khan could not counter the sturdy backline of the Panthers as he was kept quiet all match.
Six (6) minutes into the second half, Burnett netted his third of the match and sixth of the tournament which virtually spelt the end of the battle. The scoreline could have been even more was it not for Ishmael Pulsaram missing a few clear chances when he put the ball wide of the uprights.
Soesdyke were able to score a consolation goal in the 91st minute, thanks to Cledwin Williams’ effort.
The champs, based on the tournament rules, have the option of strengthening up their line-up for the National Playoffs by adding three (3) players from within the association. GFF President Wayne Forde was on hand to witness the match and offered words of congratulations to Timehri Panthers for their win. Forde also thanked KFC for coming on board with sponsorship.
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