Guyana battles France today in the semi-final round

Team Guyana, who recorded a perfect group stage record in the over-45 division of the Indoor Hockey Masters World Cup
Team Guyana, who recorded a perfect group stage record in the over-45 division of the Indoor Hockey Masters World Cup

– team completes perfect group stage campaign

Guyana will battle France today in the semi-final round after ending their group campaign in the Indoor Hockey Masters World Cup with a perfect 3-0 record in the over-45 division, following contrasting wins against Wales and England yesterday and Friday, respectively.

Staged at the David Ross Sports Village on the University of Nottingham Campus, Guyana defeated Wales 6-5 yesterday in their final group stage encounter to seal their date with the French.

Alan Fernandes bagged a brace in the 19th and 31st minutes, while Ian Nicholson, Devin Hooper, Dwayne Scott, and Jerazeno Bell scored in the 14th, 17th, 18th, and 40th minutes, respectively.

For the loser, Dan Makaruk tallied a double in the 24th and 35th minutes, while Greg Laurenson, Mark Bromley, and Matt Stollery scored in the 10th, 20th, and 22nd minutes, respectively.

Meanwhile, Guyana dismissed England 7-4 on Friday at the same venue. 

Bell recorded a helmet trick in the 10th, 12th, 31st, and 38th minutes, while Devin Munroe bagged a brace in the ninth and 18th minutes. Adding a conversion in the 11th minute was Scott. For the loser, Jon Cooper, Dan Fox, Andy Langlands, and Titch Hanspal scored in the 14th, 25th, 35th, and 40th minutes apiece.

Complete Results 

Game-1

Guyana-7 vs. England-4

Guyana scorers

Jerazeno Bell-10th, 12th, 31st, and 38th

Devin Munroe-9th and 18th

Dwayne Scott-11th

England scorers

Jon Cooper-14th

Dan Fox-25th

Andy Langlands-35th

Titch Hanspal-40th

Game-2

Guyana-6 vs. Wales-5

Guyana scorers 

Alan Fernandes-19th and 31st

Ian Nicholson-14th

Devin Hooper-17th

Dwayne Scott-18th

Jerazeno Bell-40th

Wales scorers

Dan Makaruk-24th and 35th

Greg Laurenson-10th

Mark Bromley-20th

Matt Stollery-22nd