GFC whips Pele in KFC U20 football

Georgetown Football Club [GFC] dismantled Pele 10-2, when the Georgetown Zone of the KFC Independence U20 Club Knockout Football Championship, continued yesterday at the National Training Centre, Leonora.

Kelsey Benjamin tallied a helmet trick in the rout, with three of his conversions occurring in the first half.

Benjamin tallied goals in the 16th, 21st and 33rd minute, before returning adding his name to the scorer’s sheet once more in the 49th minute to complete his haul.

Dwayne Robeiro provided ample support with a first half double in the 10th and 28th minute. Further goals were recorded by the quartet of Michael Richmond, Adrian Aaron, Rondell Peters and Rueben Mille in the 40th, 42nd, 46th and 69th minute respectively.

For the losers, Dorwin George and Zion Gray netted in the 61st and 70th minute correspondingly. Meanwhile, Beacons defeated Eastveldt after it was discovered by the organizers that the East Ruimveldt side fielded an ineligible player.

At the time of the discovery, the scoreline was locked at 2-2. The event continues on Saturday at the same venue with another round of matches.