GFF-GNFWA Women’s Super-16: Fruta Conquerors, GDF book semifinal spots
The ladies of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and Fruta Conquerors were the latest teams to book their spots in the quarterfinal of the Guyana Football Federation- Guyana National Women’s Football Association (GNFWA) Super-16 year-end festival.
The Fruta Conquerors women’s team
On Tuesday afternoon at the GFF’s National Training Centre, Providence, GDF and Upper Mazaruni ladies were locked in an intense battle, which eventually boiled down to a nail-biting penalty shootout.
The GDF women’s team
GDF Goalkeeper Ruth George and her opposite number Katrina King of Upper Mazaruni were made to work hard for their money, as they were tasked with blocking shoot after shot in each team’s pursuit of the winning strike.
Eventually, both teams went to the penalty line, with the goalies facing their toughest test yet. The penalty kicks went the way of GDF, with the disciplined ranks prevailing 3-2 over Upper Mazaruni.
The following day, Fruta Conquerors met Moruca at the same venue. It was a complete onslaught by the Tucville- based team as they romped to an 8-0 victory over the ladies from Region 1 (Barima- Waini). Shamya Daniels led the way with a glamourous hattrick following strikes in the 36th, 45th and 61st minutes. National Under-17 player Sandra Johnson and Jalade Trim both contributed braces in the 6th & 40th and 58th & 87th respectively to bring Fruta Conquerors’ tally up to 7. A successful penalty off the boots of Amanda McKenzie in the 8th minute was the cherry on top for Fruta.
With GDF’s victory over Upper Mazaruni, their quarterfinal game against Swan is now set. The game will be played on Monday, December 20th. Meanwhile, Fruta Conquerors will wait on the winner of an encounter between Foxy Ladies and Lethem to decide their quarterfinal opponent, slated for Tuesday, December 21st.
Next on the GFF-GNWFA Super 16 roster, Santos will do battle with New Amsterdam United this Saturday, December 18th.
