Paradise Football Club (FC) delivered a dominant second-half display to secure a 4-1 victory over Ithaca on Friday night, powering into the semi-finals of the Candy Boss & Di Antics 8-A-Side Knockout Football Tournament at the Scott School Ground, New Amsterdam.
After a goalless first half, played on a wet but firm outfield following afternoon showers and intermittent rain between games, Paradise came alive in the closing stages, unleashing a flurry of goals that decided the contest in dramatic fashion.
Keywan Mingo broke the deadlock in the 41st minute to spark the late surge, before Aubrey Joseph struck twice in quick succession in the 45th and 51st minutes to put Paradise firmly in control. Deon Moriah added a fourth in the 48th minute as Ithaca struggled to contain the sustained pressure. Geric Gittins pulled one back for Ithaca in the 56th minute, but the outcome was already beyond doubt as Paradise closed out the encounter with confidence and composure.
Earlier that night, Golden Grove edged Genesis 2-1 in a tightly contested affair, while Buxton Stars advanced by walkover after Mahaicony failed to take the field.
With Friday’s results confirmed, attention now turns to the next round of action, which was scheduled for Saturday night.
The evening was expected to open with Pele facing Victoria Kings, a matchup featuring two attacking sides that both impressed in their opening outings. That encounter was expected to be followed by Buxton Stars against Golden Grove, with both teams eyeing a place in the semi-finals after progressing through contrasting routes.
The night’s action was expected to see the last remaining Region Six team, Cougars, take on Trafalgar, the latter coming off a ruthless 12-0 demolition of Young Strikers that announced them as serious title contenders.
The winners from Saturday’s fixtures will advance to the semi-finals, scheduled for January 9, 2026, with the grand final set for January 10, as 16 teams continue their pursuit of over GY$2 million in cash and prizes in one of Berbice’s most anticipated football competitions. (Andrew Carmichael)
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