Women’s Division One League: GDF decimates Den Amstel: Santos bags 1st win

It was an eventful evening at the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) National Training Centre (NTC) in Providence on Friday, when the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and Santos Football Club recorded contrasting victories in the Women’s Division One League.

GDF spearheaded what was an exciting resumption of the League after a week off, with an entertaining 24-0 drubbing of Den Amstel FC.
Niomie Williams opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a rocket from outside the box, and from there the floodgates opened, despite several good saves from Den Amstel’s goalkeeper.
Sandra Johnson (12th, 15th, 19th, 24th, 30th) and Glendy Lewis (10th, 11th, 19th, 26th) led the charge in the first half, supported by Akeelah Vancooten (24th, 33rd) and Glenglie Lewis (29th, 31st).

The onslaught continued in the second half with Aaliyna Christie (35th), Jalade Trim (37th, 54th, 55th), Nikita Wayne (43rd), Abioce Haywood (46th), Shenesa Cornelius (46th, 60th), Rosa Toss (50th) and Patsy Walker (56th) all adding their names to the scoresheets.
In the second match, Santos overcame Western Tigers FC 2-0. The game was evenly balanced until Aleena Baptiste broke the deadlock in the 11th minute with a precise finish into the corner of the Western’s net.
Santos held firm defensively and doubled their lead through captain Tyneshia Thorne in the 59th minute to secure the victory.
The Women’s Division One League continues on Friday, August 29, with another doubleheader at the NTC. At 18:00 hrs, Den Amstel FC will face Ann’s Grove FC, followed by Western Tigers against Fruta Conquerors FC at 19:30 hrs.