Simon double helps Central Mackenzie overcome handicaps, South Amelia’s Ward
Central Mackenzie overcame a one goal deficit and a numerical handicap, to defeat South Amelia’s Ward 2-1 yesterday in the Region #10 zone of the ‘One Guyana President’s Cup’ Football Championship at the Wisburg Secondary School ground.
In what can be described as the only noteworthy moment of the first half, Central Mackenzie incurred a numeral handicap after Andre Mayers was issued with a red card in the 13th minute, receiving his second yellow card for dissent.
South Amelia’s Ward eventually capitalised on their numerical advantage, as they broke the deadlock in the 78th minute. Awarded a penalty kick following an infraction inside the box, Shomal Jordan, who was tasked with the responsibility, made no mistake from the distance, as he fired his effort past the goalkeeper into the right side.
However, the lead proved to be short-lived as utility man Kenard Simon equalised in an identical manner, after being awarded a penalty kick. The diminutive Simon, slammed his effort into the left corner, giving the goalkeeper no chance.
Simon would return to make his presence felt once more, sealing the match in dramatic fashion in the 90th minute. Awarded a free-kick 20 yards from goal, Simon uncorked a curling effort which settled into the goal beyond the reach of the goalkeeper, stunning the small gathering of spectators.
Also, West City defeated Valley 4-2 on penalty kicks, after regulation time finished.
In the Region #6 section, New Amsterdam and Siparuta secured berths to the semi-final round. New Amsterdam crushed Orealla by an 8-0 scoreline. Leonardo Adams registered a brace in the 12th and 55th minute, while
Alistra Drakes scored twice in the 23rd and 60th minute. Adding goals in the 37th, 45th+2, 58th and 86th minute respectively were the quartet of Lomar Reid, Kwesi Mickle, Shaka Rowe, and Sherwin Ally.
On the other hand, Siparuta squeaked past Corriverton 5-4. The quintet of Manfred Williams, Devon George, Renaldo Felix, Rupert Johnson and Murphy Felix scored in the 23rd, 40th, 23rd, 76th and 84th minute respectively.
For the losers, Ryan Grimes bagged a second half brace in the 48th and 74th minute while Devon George tallied a second half double in the 58th and 78th minute.