North East La Penitence, Showstoppers, Melanie advance to Magnum quarterfinals

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Carl Tudor (blue) of North East La Penitence trying to shield the ball away from a BV player during their clash in the Magnum Independence Cup
Carl Tudor (blue) of North East La Penitence trying to shield the ball away from a BV player during their clash in the Magnum Independence Cup

North East La Penitence, Showstoppers, and Melanie, earned respective hard fought quarterfinal berths, when the Round of 16 section in the 4th Magnum Independence Cup concluded yesterday at the National Park tarmac, Thomas Lands, Georgetown.

East Coast Demerara giant, Melanie, bested East Front Road 3-1. Malachi Granum crafted a brace in the ninth and 14th, while Teon Stewart added to the score in the 17th minute. For the loser, Meshach Barrat found the back of the net in the 16th minute.