The quarterfinalists in the Courts Optical Pee-Wee Under-11 school football tournament 2024 have been decided following a series of riveting encounters on Saturday afternoon at the Ministry of Education (MoE) Ground.
The first Round-of-16 clash between West Ruimveldt and Tapakuma Lake Primary set the tone for the day’s action as that game went down to the wire.
Seon Horsham netted a hat-trick for West Ruimveldt in the 33rd, 37th and 40th minutes while Alexio Jacobis netted a brace for Tapakuma in the second and eight minutes, and that coupled with a lone strike from Raphael Fredericks in the 30th, meant the game would be decided on penalty kicks.
There, West Ruimveldt prevailed 2-1 for the win.
With one goal each from Kriston Chandler (19th) and Kareme Welcome (36th), St John the Baptist Primary cruised to a 2-1 win over North Georgetown Primary.
The second hat-trick of the day came off the boots of Jadon Sampson, who found the back of the net in the 4th, 24th and 39th minutes to steer Belladrum Primary to a 3-1 win against Batavia Primary. Randy Lyte netted Batavia’s consolation goal in the 21st minute.
Scenes from Round-of-16 action in the Courts Optical Pee-Wee tournament
The other team hailing from Berbice, Rosignol Primary followed their compatriots into the quarterfinals, this time with a 4-0 drubbing of Georgetown International Academy (GIA).
Jeremiah Mc Donald led the way with a brace in the 5th and 24th minutes, while Timothy Rouse (19th) and Abdul Kadir (40th) added their names to the scoresheet.
Then, School of the Nations had the tournament’s defending champions, St Pius Primary in a spot of bother, but two late goals booked the reigning champs’ passage into the next round. Emanuel Forte (30th) and Aleem Younge (36th) registered goals in St Pius’ 2-0 win.
A nail- biting encounter was witnessed between Winfer Gardens Primary and Marian Academy in which the latter prevailed 2-1. Chase Hodge (10th) and Cristiano La Rose (17th) found the back of the net for Marian while Omari St Hill pulled one back for Winfer Gardens in the 37th minute.
By way of a Clyde Jacobs strike in the sixth minute, Stella Maris Primary took the early lead against Enterprise Primary, but goals from Dontay Kowlessar (14th) and Shine Arthur (19th) ensured Enterprise would walk away with a 2-1 win.
The final game of the day saw Santa Rosa Primary easily getting past St Gabriel’s in a 2-0 affair. Taz La Rose (14th) and Deon Henry (39th) were the goal-scorers for Santa Rosa.
The Pee-Wee action continues this Saturday, October 19 with the quarter-final round.
