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Kaieteur News
Wednesday December 12, 2012
Northern Rangers cart off Lester Peters U-15 Memorial Football Tournament Northern Rangers turned in a determined performance to defeat Fruta Conquerors 53 and cart off the honours when the final of the Lester ‘Puppy’ Peters U-15 Memorial Football Tournament concluded at the Tucville Playfield Sunday afternoon last. Joshua Williams netted a hat-trick for the winners while Simon Emmanuel and Kefier Brant contributed one apiece. Prolific goal scorer, Randy Layne, netted a brace for Fruta Conquerors while Delroy Holligan further narrowed the margin of defeat with a ‘stinger.’ The third place playoff between the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) and South Georgetown ended in a 1-1 stalemate at regulation time with extra time failing to separate the two teams, necessitating a penalty shootout in which GFC eventually prevailed 4-2. Meanwhile, Randy Layne, Conquerors prolific goal scorer was once again in the money, breaching the opposition’s goal twice.
However, his timings were a bit off resulting in several missed shots. Midfielder Delroy Holligan, also a versatile player, rued his luck after missing several clear goal scoring opportunities. Fruta Conquerors carted off the lion’s share of the awards with Layne copping the prize for the Highest Goal Scorer (20). Tefon Daly, another Conquerors player, received the award for being the Most Improved Player, while the Most Valuable Player award went to his team mate, Okeri Codrington. Simon Emmanuel of Northern Rangers broke the monotony somewhat when he carted off the award for the Best Goalkeeper. The teams were introduced to the Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steve Ninvalle who, in brief remarks, encouraged the youngsters to be disciplined even as they give of their best. He further complimented the organizers for their efforts in creating worthwhile activity for the
Coach of the Northern Rangers FC, Gordon Braithwaite (6th right back row) proudly pose with his charges shortly after they had won the competition. youths even as he pledged support for next year’s edition of the tournament. Mayor Hamilton Green, also an ardent football fan, was also in attendance and witnessed the kick off while enjoying a part of the proceedings.
Coach of Fruta Conquerors, Sampson Gilbert, has been instrumental in the organization of the tournament. He expressed gratitude to the many sponsors that have contributed to the success of the venture including Oasis
Water, Prudential Technology, Nalico/Nafico Insurance, Household Plus, Jason Blair and Eton Cordis. “Their input was indeed invaluable to the smooth running of the tournament as well as the many patrons that attended the games and on
behalf of the Fruta Conqueror’s Football Club I wish to express heartfelt gratitude,” said Mr. Gilbert. The tournament is held in commemoration of the death of Peters, a former mid fielder of the Conquerors Club who died last year October.