The score-line read 4-3 at the sound of the final whistle in Guyana’s favour on Sunday as a Veteran hockey team secured an empathic triumph over host Canada Red in the final of the Field Hockey Canada International Masters indoor tournament.
It was an ideal finish for the Guyanese on the day the nation celebrated its 50th Republic anniversary. Jonathan Roberts was at the forefront of the win after netting a brace.
He received support from Anthony Solomon and Alan Fernandes who netted the other goals for the Guyanese.
Earlier in the tournament, Guyana played unbeaten to reach the final of the event.
The South Americans first dished out a 10-4 drubbing on Canada White on Friday and followed up their opening win by downing Canada Red 5-4 later that evening.
They continued in the same vein on Saturday and accounted for powerhouse England Lions 5-1 and USA 5-2 to book their spot in the final.
The tournament was an over 40-tournament one with each team being allowed to field one under 40 player.
