Latest update January 20th, 2025 4:00 AM
Diamond Mineral Water Indoor Hockey Championship concludes today
Kaieteur Sports- The Guyana Hockey Board-Diamond Mineral Water-sponsored International Indoor Hockey Championship reached an exhilarating mid-phase on Friday at the National Gymnasium, setting the stage for an intense finish to the 2024 competition. Over five days, fans witnessed more gripping matches filled with skill, determination, and high-scoring action across various divisions.
George United showcased their dominance in the Women’s division, thrashing TT Police 8-1 in a goal-scoring clinic. Alanna Lewis and Shanniah De Freitas led the charge with two goals each, while Zene Henry, Savannah De Freitas, Amanda George, and Saarah Olton also found the back of the net.
Hikers captain Robert France tries to hold off Canadian international Devohn Teixeira.
In another clash, Saints Ladies overwhelmed TT Police with a commanding 5-0 victory. Solana Crum Ewin, Claza Bobb, Africo Blackman, and Makaylah Poole delivered field goals to seal the win. The Saints continued their winning form, defeating YMCA Old Fort 3-0 in match #17, thanks to goals from Kaiyra Scoot, Clayza Bobb, and Kazaquah Uzzi. George United further solidified their credentials, overpowering GBTI GCC Ladies with another 8-1 triumph.
In the Over-45 Division, TT Masters displayed their experience with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Carib. Edrich Francois broke the deadlock in the 17th minute, followed by goals from Roger Daniel in the 26th and Derek Tang Nian in the 29th to secure the victory. Also, GCC Vintage and TT Masters played to a thrilling 2-2 draw. In match #20, Hiker Old Boys unleashed a 7-1 demolition of Carib, delivering a standout performance heading into the penultimate day.
QPCC staged a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Toronto Lions FHC in the Over-35 division. After falling behind in the eighth minute to a Jeewanjot Singh strike, Akim Toussaint equalized four minutes later, igniting QPCC’s fightback. Toussaint added a second goal in the final quarter to seal a hard-fought win.
Jasmeet Gill scores a penalty stroke for the Lions.
Likewise, the GCC Sequel dominated OFHC Expendables with a 6-3 victory in match #15. Orland Semple’s brace spearheaded the effort, supported by goals from Peter De Groot, Stuart Gonsalves, and Devin Hooper. Toronto Lions edged out Hikers 4-2 after a tightly contested start, with Devohn Teixeira’s second-half brilliance leading the way. QPCC capped off their impressive run by routing OFHC Expendables 4-0.
Meanwhile in the Men’s Group A and B category matches, Toronto Lions FHC climbed on top of Pepsi Hikers 5-3 while Saints defeated TT Team Force 2-0 to round off a series of Day Three matches. The action concludes today with Men and Women semi finals and finals as well as the Over 35 and Ober 45 finals.
The tournament, sponsored by Demerara Distillers Limited, Ansa McAl, ExxonMobil, Republic Bank, Bounty Supermarkets, Sterling Products Ltd., the Ministry of Youth, Sport & Culture, and the National Sports Commission, continues with more action-packed games over the weekend.
(Diamond Mineral Water Indoor Hockey Championship concludes today)
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