Traditional giant Pouderoyen FC downed newcomer Hurry ATE 3-1 when the West Demerara section of the National Milling Company [NAMILCO] U17 Football League continued yesterday at the National Track and Field Center, Leonora.
The trident of Jarrel Phoenix, Trevon Abrams and Shemar Rodney secured the vital three points for Pouderoyen with goals in the 35th, 40th and 50th minute respectively.
For the loser Shamol Moonsammy netted in the 55th minute. The contest started brightly for Pouderoyen as Phoenix broke the deadlock 10 minute before the end of the first half.
A set piece led to the opening goal as Phoenix uncurled a powerful strike from outside the penalty box into the back of the net.
The aforementioned conversion was mirrored five minutes onward as Abrams netted.
Awarded a free kick just outside the penalty area, Abrams unleaded a powerful strike which settled into the back of the net, giving the goalkeeper no chance.
The comfortable 2-0 advantage was maintained heading into the halftime interval.
Upon the resumption, Pouderoyen increased their lead compliments of a Rodney conversion.
A poor back pass by the defender allowed the on rushing Rodney to pounce ahead of the advancing goalkeeper, latching onto the errant pass and finishing into the back of the net to effectively seal the contest.
Hurry ATE would eventually recorded a consolation goal five minutes onward through Moonsammy, who calmly slotted into the back of the net after collecting a right side cross inside the center of the penalty box.
The event resumes on Friday at the same location with a solitary clash between Den Amstel and Wales from 16:00hrs.
Complete Results
Pouderoyen-3 vs Hurry ATE-1
Pouderoyen Scorers
Jarrel Phoenix-35th
Trevon Abrams-40th
Shemar Rodney-50th
Hurry ATE Scorer
Shamol Monsammy-55th
