BFA Senior Men’s League: Beacons win to stay atop, Rivers View lose again

Beacons FC, former champions of the Bartica Football Association’s Senior Men’s League, have won their sixth match in the 2023 league, while defending champions Rivers View have suffered a 2nd defeat when the Bartica FA continued last Wednesday night at the Bartica Community Centre ground.
Led by Shaquille Hopkinson’s 2nd hat-trick of the season, Beacons brushed aside Mil Ballers 4-1 to remain the only unbeaten side at the end of the first round of matches in the 9-team League. Hopkinson netted in the 2nd, 22nd and 40th minutes to push his tally of goals to eight; and Kyle Caesar added the fourth one minute into the 2nd period.

Kishon Tobin reduced the lead in the 66th minute.
Beacons have six wins and 2 draws at completion of this first round of matches. They top the table on 20 points, while Ballers lost for the 7th time to stay 2nd from the bottom on 3 points.
In the other match of the double-header, cup holders Rivers View were outlasted by Rising Stars, thanks to a 61st minute strike by Tyrese Gomes. It was the 4th win for the Stars, who occupy 4th place on 14 points, while Rivers View have been kept on 18 points and are in third place.
The 2nd round of competition will start next Monday.