Goals shared at the Diamond Mineral Water Hockey Tournament

…George United recorded mammoth 14-nil win

The fourth night of the Diamond Mineral Water-sponsored Hockey Tournament did not disappoint, as fans were treated to a spectacular showing of what a good hockey competition is all about.
QPCC dealt a 9-2 blow to GCC Vintage in the Over-45 category. The men, playing with all their heart, surrendered to their competitors at the end of the first half since they failed to register any more goals in the game’s final half. Top goal-scorer Jarezona Bell was outstanding with four goals for the QPCC Trinidad men.
For the other veteran category – over 35, QPCC went down to YMCA Old Fort Expendables 3-1. Jonathan Roberts of Canada added much-needed support to the team he once played with as a youngster. He found the net of QPCC all three times. Darren Cowie of Trinidad registered his name for QPCC.
In the same division, Sherwyn Caesar of Antonio’s Hikers was outstanding with the ball as he converted three passes successfully. Devin Munroe and Randy Hope contributed to the success with one apiece. At the end of the final whistle, GCC The Sequel was scoreless after receiving a 5-0 drubbing from the Hikers Over-35 men.
Action in the Over-35 division proved to be exhilarating as YMCA Old Fort Legends and QPCC played to 2-all as no one surrendered. Derek Tang Niam scored both goals for his team, and John Abrams and Dexter Wyles netted one each.
GCC The Sequel was disposed of once again, but it was the YMCA Old Fort Expendables this time. Jason DeSantos and Aderemi Simon netted doubles, and Dwight Sullivan added a single for Old Fort. Kevin Spenser and Devin Hooper contributed one apiece to the GCC Over-35 men.
George United took advantage of the YMCA Old Fort women in the ladies’ category after suffering the worst defeat of the night. Savannah DeFreitas and Brianna Govia were on point with five goals each’ Shaniah DeFreitas with two, Krizia Layne and Captain Amanda George with one apiece led to a total of 14-nil to George United.
The Woodpeckers Hikers ladies suffered a similar, but not-so-drastic fate as the Old Fort ladies. George United Brianna registered her name yet again, but this time with two goals. However, Krizia was not to be outdone, as she did the same. Other support came from Savannah and Zena, with one goal each. The Hikers ladies went down 7-1, with Kenisha Wills finding the net once.
After a significant defeat at the hands of George United, the Old Fort women sought revenge on TTPS. They managed to register five goals, while the latter team only managed to record three.
The Hikers ladies suffered another defeat, this time at the hands of GBTI GCC. At half time, the score was 1- nil to GCC, but with 20 minutes to go, the game was up for the taking. While Hikers managed to convert a penalty corner through the athletic Clayza Babb and even the score in the third quarter, the GCC women responded by ending the game 2-1 in their favour.
QPCC took on Saints in the Men ‘A’ category, and under the guidance of C oaches Govia and Cowie, the men beat Saints 4-1. Saints were the first to register on the scoreboard in the fifth minute after they were awarded a penalty corner. Shomere Garnette took the shot; however, in the ninth minute, QPCC responded through Jordan Vieira, who scored a field goal in the 37th minute. After an infringement was signalled against Saints, Mahinder Malli very confidently took the penalty stroke. Also contributing to the team was his Captain, Shawn Lee Quay, and for Saints, Shakeem Fausette.
Two of the local teams with a point to prove clash in the Men’s Group B category. In the third quarter, Pepsi Hikers were leading Bounty GCC 4-3. At this point, it was anyone’s game; however, the Hikers men pushed ahead, and the score ended 6-4. Skilful and flamboyant Aroudy Brandford and veteran Devin Munroe both netted doubles for the Hikers and were supported by Captain Robert France and Jamraj Assanah.
The showdown is set to occur at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Homestretch Avenue, where teams have separated themselves and are ready to hoist the trophy. Who will be crowned the new Diamond Mineral Water hockey champions is the question on everyone’s mind.