Potaro Strikers FC resisted the brazen efforts of Rivers View FC to overcome them, and prevailed in their encounter three goals to one on Friday when the GFF-NAMILCO Under-17 League continued at the Bartica Secondary School Ground.
Following a scoreless first half, a Lorenzo Cummings free kick in the 50th minute broke the deadlock to put the Potaro Strikers on the scorecard. But just four minutes later, Rivers View responded by way of a bullet off the left foot of Kellon Richardson.
Lorenzo Cummings, Daniel Gardener and Arlington Williams of Potaro Strikers FC
An exciting encounter ensued as both teams fought to see who would emerge victorious, until Daniel Gardener and Arlington Williams sealed the victory for Potaro just minutes before the final whistle.
In spite of persistent rainy weather, play will continue over the course of the weekend with two more matches at the same venue. At 14:00 hrs, Rising Stars FC will take on Agatash United FC; while Lazio FC will duke it out with Potaro Strikers FC at 16:00 hrs.
Rising Stars FC currently lead the points table with 16, while Potaro Strikers hold second place with 12.
Kellon Richardson of River View FC
With a format similar to that of the Frank Watson Under-15 tournament, the NAMILCO Under-17 tournament will first be played at the Regional Member Association (RMAs) level, before there is a grand playoff with the nine winners to crown a national champion.
The league is part of the Youth Development Programme of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) through its Regional Member Associations, and is being held in partnership with the National Milling Company (NAMILCO).
The clubs that are competing in this tournament are Beacons, Lazio, Rising Stars, Potaro Strikers, Mil Ballers, Wolves United, Rivers View, and Agatash United.
