Ann’s Grove falls to Grove Hi-Tech for second year in final

Captain of Grove Hi-Tech, Sherman Doris, collects the championship trophy from Ansa McAl’s Public Relations Officer, Darshanie Yussuf, following their win over Ann’s Grove on New Year’s Day while members and supporters of the team share the moment.

Grove Hi-Tech football team successfully defended their Stag Beer Super 16 knockout championship title downing Ann’s Grove 6-5 on sudden death penalty kicks Friday at the Golden Grove Community Centre ground after normal time ended 0-0.

In a rematch of last year’s inaugural final which ended 5-0, the East Bank of Demerara unit once again overcame the East Coast of Demerara outfit after the latter was awarded a final’s berth following Mahaica Determinators fielding an ineligible player in the semi-final round.

With a winner unable to be found after normal and extra time, penalty kicks were required to decide the