BFA Senior Men’s League: Paradise, Ithaca, Cougars secure wins on 2nd night

The action intensified on Monday night as the second round of matches in the Berbice Football Association (BFA) Senior Men’s League took centre stage at the All Saints Ground in New Amsterdam, Berbice. With fans packed along the side-lines under floodlights, three competitive encounters delivered goals, grit, and standout individual performances.

In the opening game of the triple header, Paradise FC came from behind to secure a 2–1 win over Fyrish FC in a tightly contested battle. Fyrish drew first blood in the 21st minute through a well-taken goal by Keyshan Mingo, who capitalised on a defensive lapse to slot the ball home.
However, the lead lasted just two minutes as Paradise responded swiftly. Anthony Lynch levelled the score in the 23rd minute with a composed finish, bringing the match to life.
After the break, it was Ronaldo Gorden who emerged as the hero for Paradise, netting the go-ahead goal in the 46th minute to complete the comeback and seal their first win of the tournament.
Game two of the evening saw Ithaca FC put on a clinical early display to defeat Trabajar FC 2–1. Ithaca came out firing, with Garson Baker opening the scoring in the 7th minute. Just four minutes later, Niel Lonlton doubled their lead, finishing a swift counterattack that left Trabajar reeling.
Though Trabajar found a lifeline in the 26th minute when Michael Williams pulled one back, Ithaca’s resolute defence held firm to secure all three points.
The final match of the night belonged to Cougars FC and their standout striker William Summersett, who bagged a brace in a commanding 2–0 win over Kildonan FC.
Summersett broke the deadlock in the 21st minute with a well-timed strike, and he doubled his tally in the 48th minute, capping off a confident display by the Cougars. Kildonan struggled to break down a disciplined Cougars defence.
Kildonan goalkeeper Shamar Emanuelson brought out his A-game to slow down a relentless Cougars attack.
Earlier, on Saturday night, the tournament opened with Ithaca needling Fryish Black Sharks, while Paradise went on a goal spree to record a 4-1 win over Kildonan and Trafalgar, and Cougars played to a 2-2 draw.
Action in the tournament continues on Friday with a doubleheader, when play moves to the Number Five Village Ground in West Berbice. The Cougars will take on Ithaca, and then Paradise will do battle with Trafalgar in an all-West Berbice affair. (G4)