Rising Stars inflicted the first league loss on defending champion Beacons in excess of a year, prevailing by a 2-1 score on Monday in the Bartica Football Association Senior Men’s League at the Community Centre ground.
It was a come-from-behind win for the youthful outfit, which incurred a first-half deficit. Kristoff Dean recorded the only conversion of the period as he made his presence felt in the fourth minute. Upon the resumption of play, the comeback would commence in the 53rd minute, as Joshua Jones restored parity to proceedings.
The come from behind result was then sealed in the form of Ezekiel Baldeo, who made his presence felt in the 87th minute.
Meanwhile, Wolves and Mil Ballers played to a 1-1 stalemate. Jacure Thomas opened the scoring for Wolves as he found the back of the net in the 16th minute. However, Mil Ballers would earn a share of the spoils, as Gabriel Vallemille etched his name on the scoresheet in the 46th minute.
The event resumes today at the same venue with another doubleheader. In the opening match at 18:00hrs, Agatash will lock horns with Potaro Strikers, while the feature contest will pit Lazio against Rivers View at 20:30hrs.
Complete Results
Game-1
Wolves-1 vs. Mil Ballers-1
Wolves scorer
Jacure Thomas-16th
Mil Ballers scorer
Gabriel Vallemille-46th
Game-2
Rising Stars-2 vs Beacons-1
Rising Stars scorers
Joshua Jones-53rd
Ezekiel Baldeo-87th
Beacons scorer
Kristoff Dean-4th
