The Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/Tiger Rentals’ U-13 football tournament kicked off Saturday at the National Training Center (NTC), Providence with big wins for East Berbice and Fruta Conquerors.
In the opening match East Berbice roared back from being a goal down to slam six goals past the hapless Diamond United side in what turned out to be the biggest defeat of the day.
Diamond United’s goal scorer was Nasio Bassant, who netted in the opening minute of the encounter while East Berbice’s goal scorers were Joshua Marshall, Shamar August, Allan Spencer, Xavier Andrews, Fabino Devair and Rodenzo Badal.
Fruta Conquerors, coached by Golden Jaguars Jeremy Garrett, whipped Timehri Panthers 5-2.
Shaquon Deon netted a double while Gilbert Frank, Dane Sampson and Joshua Hart were the other goal scorers.
Jason Williams was responsible for both of the Timehri Panthers’ goals
In the other matches, Upper Demerara defeated West Berbice 2-0, Georgetown ATC edged Region Six ATC 2-1 while West Demerara ATC triumphed over East Bank ATC 3-1.
The GFF Tiger Rentals’ tournament will be played in a group round-robin stage between clubs and Academy Training Centre teams before the knockout round.