Buxton United recorded the largest margin of victory to date in the National Milling Company (Namilco) Thunderbolt Flour u17 National Championships, mauling derby rivals Buxton Youth Developers 14-0 in the East Coast of Demerara zone.
Kobe Durant led the assault at the Melanie Community ground yesterday with eight goals which saw 10 conversions being recorded in the second period after the first half ended 4-0.
Durant scored in the fifth, 30th, 35th, 50th, 60th, 65th, 67th and 76th minutes. He was assisted by doubles from Tyrone Semple in the 37th and 70th and Tyrese Anderson in the 80th and 86th minute respectively.
Adding to the rout were Allister Thomas and Kifambu Goodman who scored in the 75th and 85th minutes correspondingly. With the result, Buxton United walked away with three points while the Youth Developers left empty handed.
The goal rush had started in the opening encounter of the doubleheader as Mahaica Determinators crushed Ann’s Grove 5-1. Julius Hamilton ensured Mahaica walked away with all three points as he recorded a brace in the 16th and 90th minute.
Supporting with solo strikes were Nicholas Jardine, Gairy Jardine and Ozelle Jacobs who scored in the 23rd, 35th and 75th minute apiece. Briefly handing the lead to Ann’s Grove in the 14th minute was Treon Boston.
Over in the West Demerara section, Eagles FC secured their first win of the event, upsetting Slingerz FC 3-1. Marcus Thomas opened the scoring for the eventual winner with a 19th minute.
The lead was doubled four minutes onward as Glenroy Duncan made his presence felt. Slingerz FC pulled one back in the 44th minute as Odell Duncan found the back of the net. However Eagles would not be denied the result as Charles Benn fired back instantly in the 45th minute.
Eagles earned three points and are now in fourth position while Slingerz FC remain in the second position on four points. Action in the event is slated to continue on October 1st and 2nd in both zones at the respective venues.
West Demerara Current Points Standings
Team GP W L D GF GA GD Pts.
Den Amstel 5 5 0 0 17 5 +12 15
Slingerz FC 5 1 3 1 12 12 0 4
Wales FC 3 1 1 1 7 5 +2 4
Eagles FC 2 1 1 0 4 6 -2 3
Beavers FC 5 1 4 0 5 17 -12 3
