FIFA Regional Director Marlon Glean, GFF President Wayne Forde and other GFF officials greeting players in the West Demerara FA U15 tournament
GFF-PELE ALUMNI FRANK WATSON MEMORIAL U15 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
– Action Heats Up In West Demerara While East Coast FA Kicks Off
1st March, 2018, Georgetown: The GFF-Pele Alumni Frank Watson Memorial U 15 Tournament witnessed action last weekend with matches continuing on Saturday in West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) at the Wales Community Centre Ground while the East Demerara Football Association (EDFA) officially launched theirs on Saturday, 24th February at the Golden Grove Ground, East Coast Demerara.
In the doubleheader played at the Wales Ground, the Combined Team defeated Pouderoyen FC 5-2 in the first match and Wales FC edged out Eagles FC 2-1 in the feature game that was witnessed by President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), Wayne Forde; FIFA Regional Director, Marlon Glean; Technical Director, Ian Greenwood; GFF Second Vice President, Rawlston Adams and Senior Men’s National Coach, Wayne Dover.
In an exciting encounter played before a small crowd, the Combined Team reaped success from the boots of Shawn Patterson and Arvin Pollard, who both netted doubles; 14th, 23rd, 45th, and 50th respectively, with support from Travis Fraser in the 64th minute. Pouderoyen’s goals came off the boot of Ezekiel Goppy (11th) and Trevon Connell (66th).
Pouderoyen strike unit signaled a clear intention from the onset when Omali Anderson latched onto a loose ball and sprinted to the opposition’s goal. He then passed to Kenaz Humphrey who deftly pushed the ball past the advancing custodian.
Determined to regain some pride, Travis Fraser launched an offensive for the Combined Team and was effective right up to the goalmouth when he inadvertently scooped the ball over the uprights. All this time, Patterson was lurking on the right wing and after receiving a pass, sprinted to the opposition’s goal to tuck in the first of his two successes. Joshua Fowler should have extended the lead for the Combined Team but his shot from close up lacked the requisite power and was scooped up by the goalie.
Playing in the defensive mid-field position, Travis Fraser’s success was amazing as he latched on to a Tyler Wharton’s rebound off the uprights to slam in a fierce header that left the opposition’s custodian and the spectators in awe.
The match progressed at a fast pace and both sides were guilty of blunders that could have extended their score line. If anything could be said of the players they must be complimented on their superb fitness level. It was 70 minutes of intense football that continues this Saturday with another double header.
Captains of the two teams being briefed by referees_Wales attired in orange bibs + Eagles in blue and white
In the feature attraction, Wales FC and Eagles FC turned in an exciting performance and when the smoke had cleared, it was the former team that prevailed with a 2-1 victory over the latter. Ezekiel Guppy (11th) and Trevon Connell (10th) were the marksmen for the winners while David Chisholm netted the consolation goal for the losers in the 70th minute.
Meanwhile, even as executives of the West Coast resumed activities, those of the EDFA commenced theirs at the Golden Grove Ground. Four teams participated in the march pass and President of EDFA, Alfred King, delivered keynote remarks. He urged the players to remain steadfast in their projected objectives so as to reap positive results in the future. Mr. King further thanked the members of the executive for their dedication to the development of the sport. He urged them to continue to work to ensure the continuity of football in the area. He then wished all the participating teams well before declaring the tournament open. Shortly afterwards, Golden Stars faced off with BV/Triumph United and the latter team prevailed 5-0. The marksmen were Omari Glasgow (16th 30th), Tyrice Dennis (45th), Samuel Garnett (45+1) and Jerome Robinson (66th). Activities continue this Saturday with four other games, slated for Golden Grove Community Centre Ground, as follows:
| # | CLUB | TIME |
| 1 | BV/Truimph vs Plaisance Panthers | 12:00hrs |
| 2 | Buxton Youth Developers vs Mahaica | 13:30hrs |
| 3 | Buxton Stars vs Golden Stars | 15:00hrs |
| 4 | Buxton United vs Victoria Scorpions | 16:30hrs |