BFA Senior Men’s League: Beacons, Rising Stars pick up win
Former champions Beacons FC registered an emphatic 6-0 triumph over bottom team Lazio on Monday, July 24 to move within a point of cup holders Rivers View, at the top of the nine-team Senior Men’s League (SML) points table of the Bartica Football Association.
Clint Kellman opened the scoring in the 32nd minute and Whitney Welcome doubled the lead three minutes later. Thirteen minutes into the second half, Kellman netted again to increase the advantage to 3-0. A five-minute three-goal blitz initiated by Jermaine Christian in the 65th minute ended a humbling night for Lazio. Also getting on the score sheet were Oswin Joseph in the 69th minute and Shameer Mentore 60 seconds later.
It was the third win from five matches and helped Beacons to 11 points and second place, overtaking Potaro Strikers by one point. For Lazio, it was the third loss as they remain at the bottom of the table with a solitary point after four outings.
Hat-trick hero for Rising Stars, Ian Gomes
The other game was highlighted by Ian Gomes, whose hat-trick singlehandedly disposed of Wolves United. Gomes found the target in the 32nd, 55th and 57th minutes to secure a second victory for Rising Stars, who moved to eight points and remain in fourth position after six games.
Wolves, who took the lead of the game in the second minute thanks to Ivelaw Ramsdeen, have played one game less and were left on three points in sixth place.
Another double-header is slated for tonight at the Bartica Community Centre Ground, where Potaro Strikers meet Mil Ballers at 19:00h (7 pm), followed by AK Galaxy against Agatash United at 21:00h (9 pm).
