Rigters’ double gives Suriname 2-1 victory over Golden Jaguars
The first friendly international soccer showdown between Guyana and Suriname was cancelled halfway through because of the presence of COVID-19. However, with all roads cleared, the action resumed at Suriname’s Flora Stadium, and the Golden Jaguars again confronted their Surinamese counterparts.
Probably one of the most highly anticipated matchups, the rivalry between Guyana and Suriname continued, but in this instance, Suriname has had the proverbial last laugh, as they whipped the Jaguars 2-1.
Trayon Bobb, in the 89th minute, scored Guyana’s lone goal
The first half of the game had its fair share of thrills, as both teams tried to tear the backs of each other’s nets. The Jaguars had a moment in the seventh minute when they almost scored the first goal. They made a second attempt in the ninth minute, but again it was unsuccessful.
The game continued as per norm, but in the blink of an eye things changed, as, in the 13th minute, Surinamese midfielder Jamilhio Rigters scored his team’s first goal.
The crowd at the Flora Stadium went wild, and it was now up to the Jaguars to even things and take the fight to Suriname. However, having the home advantage, Suriname held the Jags at bay to take the score to a 1-0 lead at half time.
Seven minutes into the second half, Rigters returned like a thorne in the flesh and scored another goal for his team. The score now read 2-0, but there was still hope for the Jaguars, as things could only be over when the final whistle is blown, and with 38 minutes remaining on the clock, there was still time for a miracle to happen for the Jaguars.
But as the time inexorably moved to the final whistle with no progress being made by the Guyanese, Trayon Bobb, in the 89th minute, scored the Jaguars’ first goal to up the ante, as, with one minute remaining and a 2-1 score, anything could happen.
Alas, even with one minute’s extra overtime, nothing could save the Golden Jaguars, as their Surinamese contingent was able to keep their opponents at bay and register an easy victory over the Guyanese unit.
It should be noted that prior to this match, Jamilhio Rigters was the hero in the matchup against Barbados, which his side won 1-0.
