― Federal Connection gain walkover against Hi Stars
Group leaders Silver Shattas and Federal Winners Connection gained full points with contrasting wins in the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) GT Beer Football Tournament at the Mackenzie Sports Club ground on Sunday evening.
Shattas ‘ scorers Damian Williams (left) and Colwyn
Shattas humbled Milerock 2-0 after goals from Damian Williams and Colwyn Drakes, while Federal Winners Connection won when Hi Stars failed to turn up for their game on time.
The first game failed to materialize after nearly an hour as a walkover was handed to Winners Connection for their second win in as many games, but on a wet outfield Silver Shattas, who lost in the final last year, were able to come away with a 2-0 win over the hapless Milerock, who lost for the second time.
In the 41st minute Shattas gaining a corner, which was taken by Jashawn Freeman, saw Williams the ball into net to give a 1-0 lead.
After play resumed, both teams took showed some smart but after a fleet of offensive attacks, Dexter Garraway sent a cross in the path of Drakes who hammered it into the back of the net in the 75th minute.
On Wednesday, another double header will be played in the two group format to determine the final four from.
In game one at 18.00hrs Amelia’s Ward Panthers face Botafago and the second at 20.00hrs brings together Net Rockers and Kwawkani Strikers.
