Pele reaches Namilco quarter-finals

Amos Ramsay

Pele FC defeated Bakewell Topp XX 2-0 to seal a quarterfinal berth when the Fruta Conquerors Football Club Namilco sponsored knockout festival commenced on Sunday at the Tucville Community Centre ground.

Calvin Shepherd almost pushed the Georgetown side into the early lead in the 22nd minute of play  but his left footed strike from outside the centre of the box, flew narrowly over the crossbar.

However, a blistering counterattack from a resulting Topp XX corner kick would lead to the opening goal as Shepherd rifled