Hon. Kevin Bernard U-15 Mundialito kicks off

Mundialito Teams Japan, Croatia, Colombia and USA enjoyed big wins when the Hon. Kevin Bernard Under-15 Mundialito kicked off. This is being organized by the New Horizon Sporting Club under the auspices of the Orange Walk Football Association (OWFA) with 4 matches played at the Louisiana Government School field on Sunday afternoon, June 4.

In Game 1, “Japan” of San Estevan triumphed 2-0 over “Germany” of Orange Walk Central, as a scant 45 seconds had elapsed when Manuel Caal struck home the first goal. Demarco Matthews and Irwin Chee led a furious German counterattack, supported by Edwin Teck, Benjamin Rhaburn, Erwin Baeza and Jasiel Sosa at midfield.

In Game 2, “Croatia” of San Lazaro outlasted “Brazil” of Chunox: 2-1, as Carlos Rosa 4’ strike gave Croatia an early 1-0 lead. Brazil’s Brandon Casanova and Nayo Patt tried to equalize, with the help of Luis Nah, Jody Patt, Dilco Tun and Jadiel Ramirez at midfield. They made no impression on Croatia's defenders Rene Paz, Albert Ek, Ediel Reyes and Kayleb Sanchez, who helped goalkeeper Kirian Cordova secure the 1-0 lead up to the half.

Brazil’s Aldair Santoya 35’ equalized 1-1 after the break, until team captain Ediel Reyes 59’ found the back of the net: 2-1.

In Game 3, “Colombia” of the Louisiana area of Orange Walk Town were evenly matched against “Argentina” of Yo Creek Village. Jorge Nunes and Jaylen Hall led Colombia’s attack, supported by Tyrone Augustine and Tamron Baptist on the wings, and Bryce Lawrence and Elon Castillo at midfield. The Argentine defenders Miguel Pech, Ashton Jones, Randy Mendez and Keshawn Cal gave no quarter to help goalkeeper Alejandro Moreno keep a clean slate almost the entire game. Team captain Bryce Lawrence, fresh back from international competition with the U-15 Jaguars in Costa Rica, delivered Colombia’s winning goal in the final minute of play: 1-0.

In Game 4, Team USA of Trinidad Village overpowered “Mexico” of Chan Pine Ridge: 2-0. Down at the other end, Kiris Cawich and Aiden Andrade led the USA attacks, supported by Torres, Moris Mojica, Stanley Cardenas and Rodrigo Flores at midfield. Mexico’s defenders Arielo Novelo, Israel Hernandez, Eusebio Flores and Lidan Aragon did their best, but Cardenas 52’ found the back of the net: 2-0.

Upcoming matches on Sunday, June 11:

England of Blackwater vs Mexico; Japan vs Argentina; Brazil vs Team USA; Germany vs Croatia; Colombia rests.