Cabral double helps Rush Saints stay unbeaten

Naomi Scipio
Naomi Scipio

Guyana Rush Saints maintained their perfect record while Moco-Moco earned their first win when the Theresa and George Bobb/Rupununi Football Association [RFA] Under-17 Women’s Championship continued recently at the St. Ignatius Sports Club.

Guyana Rush Saints downed a dogged Gladiators outfit 2-0. Rising star Nina Cabral bagged a double to maintain her side’s perfect showing. He first came in the 34th minute of the 50-minute clash.

The result was then sealed two minutes later as Cabral completed her personal tally.

Zena Cabral

It was the second consecutive win for Guyana Rush Saints who climb atop the standings with six points.

For the losers,  it was their second defeat in as many games and they occupy the cellar position  without a point.

Meanwhile, Moco-Moco squeaked past Terminators 1-0.

Following a scoreless first half period, Naomi Scipio netted the lone goal of the contest in the 40th minute.

The victory propelled Moco-Moco into second place on four points, with the losers dropping to third position on three points.

=In another fixture, Rising Stars and Tabatinga battled to a scoreless draw in the final clash of the match-day.

Due to the outcome, Tabatinga move onto two points and remain in fourth place while Rising Stars sit in the fifth position on a point. The event continues tomorrow at the same venue with another round of matches.

At 17:00hrs, Sky Kings FC will oppose Moco-Moco while Terminators battle Far East from 18:00hrs. The final match will pit Guyana Rush Saints FC against Rising Stars at 19:00hrs.