CASH to ignite with Lucozade Hockey finals tonight
Sonia Jardine takes a shot at goal in a penalty corner against Woodpecker Hikers
On Wednesday night, the Lucozade Indoor Hockey Tournament semi-finals concluded with several teams registering entertaining victories, thus paving the way for several enthralling finals, set for today, Friday, September 9.
The venue will be the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) on Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown, with the first game set to begin at 17:00h (5pm).
In the women’s division, the leading team, GCC Spartans, went up against the YMCA Old Fort Igniters, beating them 6-3. The umpires called a technicality against the Old Fort women, and a penalty stroke was awarded to GCC. Madison Fernandes took the shot for her team and delivered as was expected. Romichelle Brumell responded almost immediately in the ninth minute. However, this tie did not last long as the GCC Spartans did not hold back and netted four more goals before the Igniters could respond, with Julia Gouveia converting all two penalty corners. With one minute on the clock, the GCC’s Alysa Xavier netted the final goal for her team.
In the other semi-final of the women’s division, Woodpecker Hikers beat GCC Tigers after the game went down to a penalty shootout. At the final whistle, the women were 1-1 after a hard-fought game on both sides. Rene James, Latacia Chung, and Maria Munroe all converted for the Hikers. In contrast, the lone scorer for GCC was Sonia Jardine while Vanessa Pieres was denied by the Hikers goalkeeper Anesa Permaul.
What can be considered one of the most compelling games of the night in the men’s B group saw Bounty GCC Pitbulls advancing to the finals after edging Pepsi Hikers 6-5. The fast-paced, high-intensity match between the two saw GCC’s Kevin Spenser boring the Hikers net four times. Playing without a goalkeeper, the Hikers men tried to defend their goal, but the Bounty GCC capitalised on their opponents’ misfortune and scored at every opportunity. The game was tied 5-5 in the 40th minute; however, as seconds counted down, a penalty corner was awarded to GCC. With no keeper in the goal, the GCC men made light work by hitting the backboard easily.
In the final semi-final of the evening, the YMCA Old Fort outscored Hikers Cadets 4-3. Warren Williams, Simeon Moore, Daheron Wilkinson and Vice Captain Shaquan Favorite all scored for Old Fort. Colonel Heywood, who played beautiful defence, netted a goal for the Cadets along with Devin Munroe and Shane Samuels.
Other teams to advance to the finals on Friday are Saints Conquerors and GCC Spartans in the Under 20 girls category and Saints S7N and YMCA Old Fort in the Under 20 boys.
We look forward to seeing you all tonight to witness some competitive finals.
