Soesdyke demolish Herstelling 11-0; Grove defeat Agricola 4-1

The National Milling Company of Guyana (NAMILCO) East Bank Football Association (EBFA) leg of the

NAMILCO/GFF Flour Power National U-17 League got on the way with some commanding victories for traditional powerhouse teams, Soesdyke and Grove.
The association’s highly touted teams that are arguably number one and two in the association were in dismissive mood with Grove Hi Tech trouncing Agricola Red Triangle 4-1 while Soesdyke Falcons romped to a huge 11-0 win over Herstelling Raiders.
It was Agricola that would take the lead early in the encounter when Isaiah De Lover rocked the back of the nets in the 5th minute of play. As it turned out, it would be their only goal of the match.
Leading the EBFA’s number one team, Grove to their win were Kevin Padmore who netted a double with one each for Rasheed Evans and Threvon Pluck. Grove absorbed the early runs of Agricola but gradually turned the tables to come out victors as they virtually sealed the win by the end of the first half.
Pluck opened proceedings in the 12th minute to even things up; his performance was matched by Evans in the 22nd minute as they took the lead and never .looked back. Padmore took center stage netting his first, two minutes to half time and his second one minute into the second half.
Soesdyke Falcons have sounded a stern warning to all with a solid all-round performance which produced their 11-0 win. The consistent Tryell Khan blasted a hat-trick including the fastest goal of the competition so far which came in the first minute of the tournament.
Soesdyke, like the other teams have been eagerly awaiting the start of action and they celebrated same with quick goals as the lead was double in the second minute Stephon Steel emulated Khan.
Khan’s elder brother, Tyrone led all scorers with a helmet-trick while Kevin Sobers converted twice. Tyrell was on target again in the 11th and 61st minute. Tyrone blasted the nets in the 23rd, 31st, 65th and 67th minute while Sobers inked his name on the score sheets in the 34th and 56th minute. The other goal was scored by Shanon Samnauth.
Meanwhile, in remarks to the teams prior to the start of the matches, Mr Mc Leod commended the players for being members of their respective teams while encouraging them to be the best they can be.
“I would like to encourage you to always play fair, be disciplined and play hard. This tournament is an investment for your development from NAMILCO along with the Guyana Football Federation. We are here to stay and we want to see many of you going on to represent Guyana at the other levels, ultimately, the senior team.”
Mc Leod told the players and officials that similar tournaments are being held in the other associations affiliated to the GFF making the competition a national one, the first using this format in Guyana.
“NAMILCO has been around for quite some time and we are known for producing quality products which are second to none. We would like to see you playing the best football of your lives, may the best team win.”
Chances are that NAMILCO’s Finance Director Mr Fitzroy McLeod’s remarks to the players prior to the kick-off invigorated the young players to the extent that two power results were recorded.
Matches that were scheduled for Sunday last were called off due to the ground being unplayable as a result of excessive rain fall. Weather permitting; matches will be played on Saturday and Sunday at the same venue.