Barima-Waini FA Matarkai NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 Inter-Club Football League: Fitzburg United FC, Port Kaituma Secondary FC record victories

In front of a sizable crowd, Fitzburg United FC and Port Kaituma Secondary School FC recorded victories in the ongoing Matarkai NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 Inter-Club Football League on Saturday at Fitzburg Ground, Port Kaituma, Region One (Barima-Waini).
Fitzburg United FC notched their second win in the tournament by defeating Sebai FC 3-0 to lead the table with six points from two games while Port Kaituma Secondary School FC managed to chalk up their first win over Oronoque FC 1-0.
Fitzburg United FC player Seon Gordon, the birthday boy, who replaced Glenroy Hercules Jr as a substitute player in the 19th minute, got into action immediately, as he opened his team’s account with a powerful shot to goal from just outside the 18-yard box in the 20th minute of play to lead 1-0 against Sebai FC.

When play resumed for the second half, Fitzburg United FC Captain and playmaker Gavin Alberts headed home a stunner from a corner kick in the 78th minute. Sebai FC, who put up a fierce battle against one of the tournament’s favourites, then succumbed to an own goal in the 80th minute to hand Fitzburg United FC a comprehensive win.
Meanwhile, Port Kaituma Secondary School FC created several opportunities to score, but were denied two penalties (in the 37th and 60th minutes) by Oronoque FC superhero goalkeeper and captain, Zameron La Cruz. However, the busy midfielder Orin Henry managed to get one past the goalkeeper in the 82nd minute to seal his club’s first win in two games, to record three points.
The Matarkai NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 Inter-Club Football League will continue on November 26 at Fitzburg with another double-header. Fitzburg United FC will take on Matthew’s Ridge FC at 13:00h while Sebai FC and Oronoque FC will match skills at 15:00h.
Barima-Waini Football Association (FA) Third Vice Chairman Kimtse Castello extended profound gratitude to the following entities and persons who continue to pour in their support: Kevin Ritchie Fuel Service, Turn Basin, Port Kaituma; the Jattan family, who contributed match balls; Gailann Kellman of Gailann’s Variety Store; International Imports and Supplies; NDC Chairman Orlando Thorne; Unita Doliveira of Lady Sunshine General Store; Glenroy Hercules of Harry’s Barber Shop; Headteacher Karen Benjamin; John Abrams, the referee in charge and his colleagues; teams, spectators and all others who continue to contribute. He also encouraged others who would like to come on board, to do so and help make the tournament a success.