Goals galore at Waggy T Super Knockout Football

The goals and excitement of the Waggy T Super Knockout Football Tournament have been lighting up the National Stadiums as teams battle for the EC$40 000 winner’s prize.

Fans were given a treat last weekend as 21 goals were scored from four matches. The ladies from the St George’s University stole the spotlight last week Friday, with a handsome 11-0 win over Happy Hill. They were superior on all fronts – out-passing and out-classing their inexperienced opponents.

St George’s University (SGU) ladies scored six goals in the first half and one less in the second period, as they raided consistently into enemy territory. Brianna Smith led the scoring with a hat-trick, while there also braces from the booths of Meha Bhargara and Kristin Mulry.  Goals by Aimee Roberts, Jennifer Spinozzi, Gillian Roberts and Genevieve Devany complete the rout. Also on Friday, Ball Dogs beat Police 3-0, in one of their better performances this season.

The GFA Premier Division team was more composed and organised than their opponents, putting together several exciting build-ups, much to the delight of fans. Lyndon Joseph struck a bullet from just outside the 18-yard box in the 18th minute to put his team on the score sheet. Akimo Abraham doubled the score in the 48th minute when he pounced on a ball inside the area that the defenders failed to clear. Danny Frederick put the icing on the cake in the 78th minute, netting from inside the penalty area.

 Meanwhile, St David’s announced their arrival with a strong and enthusiastic display last Saturday, which saw them comfortably beat Mt Horne Sports 3-1. However, it was Mt Horne, who opened the scoring in the second minute of play when Melvin Charles blasted home from inside the penalty area. But, this only spurred St David’s into action as they hit back almost immediately with the equaliser from Rondell Thomas and David Moses made it 2-1 in the 61st minute. Alex Mitchell then fired a bullet from 25 yards out in the dying stages to make it 3-1.

In the other encounter, Bernie’s Ice Cream St John Sports beat the St Andrew’s Football League (SAFL) 2-1. They fell behind from a goal by Shane Date in the 13th minute; but fought back to get the better of the exchanges with strikes by Gammon Paul  in the 48th and Chad Phillip in the 60th. The thrilling action resumes this weekend Friday and Saturday with another four Matches. Five Stars face North Stars in the opening game six o’clock Friday evening, while Petro Caribe Queens Park Rangers tackle Honved. Another two games are on Saturday when Futgoff ladies meet Hurricanes and Boca Juniors take on Fetter Boys.