Part of the action between Fruta Conquerors (orange) and Bartica
GFF/ Women’s Development League…
Action in the Guyana Football Federation Women’s Development League continued over the weekend and into the new week in District One – Georgetown, and District Two – Berbice .
District One began their journey with Fruta Conquerors FC coming up against Bartica FC at the Tucville Ground where Fruta Conquerors FC triumphed by a 6 – 1 margin. Scorers for Fruta Conquerors FC were Shania Riley 11’, Nicola Leacock 26’, Lakeisha Pearson 36’ and a hat-trick from Collette Hope in the 23’, 45’ and 64’. The lone scorer for Bartica FC was Kerry Thomas 16’.
The next match for District One is scheduled for Wednesday at GDF Ground, Camp Ayanganna with the GDF going against the Foxy Ladies.
No match was played in District Three this week due to the Heritage Day celebrations in Region 9.
The two-month league will realize the participation of thirteen (13) clubs drawn from three-geographically designated districts:
1. District One – North East District comprising Georgetown, West Demerara, Essequibo and Bartica Regional Football Associations.
2. District Two – North West District comprising Berbice, East Demerara, East Bank and the Upper Demerara Football Associations and
3. District Three – Rupununi Regional Football Association
The Women’s Development League is designed to facilitate competitive women’s football participation, create public awareness of the sport and to expand the players’ pool.
