Elite League outfit Ann’s Grove and Dynamic FC recorded wins when the East Coast Reunion Cup resumed Saturday evening at the Golden Grove Community Centre ground.
Ann’s Grove downed Mahaica Determinators 2-0. Following a scoreless first half, which was highlighted by crunching tackles and a lack of opportunities on either side, a moment of individual brilliance broke the deadlock as Kevon Gooding netted in the 51st minute.
Latching onto a bouncing ball following a defensive clearance, the onrushing Gooding uncorked a thunderous right-footed volley 30 yards from goal in the centre of the field, which sailed over the hands of the goalkeeper and settled into the back of the net.
A moment of ineptitude in the 75th minute effectively sealed the contest as Dillon Wright found the back of the net under fortuitous circumstances.
In an attempt to quell an attacking play by Ann’s Grove, the defender initiated a chested back pass into the path of the advancing goalkeeper, who inexplicably spilt the ball, allowing the onrushing forward to slot home unchallenged into the empty net.
Meanwhile, Dynamic FC defeated Buxton Stars by a 2-0 score-line. The tournament resumes on Friday at the same venue with the semi-final section.
According to the tournament organizers, President Irfaan Ali and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr have supported the initiative, which has also accumulated sponsorship from Ansa McAl Trading.
Complete Results
Game-1
Ann’s Grove-2 vs Mahaica Determinators-0
Kevon Gooding-51st
Dillon Wright-75th
Game-2
Dynamic-2 vs Buxton Stars-0
