Beterverwagting (BV) downed Victoria Kings 2-1 when the East Coast Demerara leg of the National Milling Company (NAMILCO) U17 Boys Football League continued Monday evening at the Buxton Community Centre ground.
The lone conversion in the first half occurred in the second minute of the fixture, as Isaiah Ifill found the back of the net, uncorking a powerful shot into the far corner to hand BV the advantage.
BV then doubled their lead in the 54th minute compliments of a Jaheim Harris conversion. Harris rifled his right footed effort into the back of the net from inside the 18 yard box to further strengthen his team’s position.
Victoria eventually scored a consolation goal in the 61st minute via the boot of Joshua Payne. The aforementioned conversion occurred from the penalty spot following an infraction inside the 18 yard area. Tasked with the responsibility from the distance, Payne made no mistake as he fired his effort into the left side.
Meanwhile, Mahaica Determinators and Melanie played to a scoreless affair.
The tournament continues at the same venue on Friday. The NAMILCO U17 Championship, which is compulsory for all nine GFF regional associations, will have two phases – the intra-association league, which will decide the best teams in each regional association, followed by a championship round to crown the national champions.
