Rising Stars, Beacons to battle for Bartica Football Yearend Championship

Rising Stars scorers from left: Marcus McKenzie, Ian Gomes, Ashton Dutchin, and Ezekiel Baldeo

Rising Stars and Beacons will face off in the Bartica Football Association (BFA) Yearend Knockout Championship final, following contrasting semi-final wins on Friday evening at the Community Centre ground.

The Rising Stars blanked Wolves United 5-0. Two goals in the first half effectively sealed the win for the Rising Stars. Ashton Dutchin commenced the rout with a 28th-minute conversion. Ian Gomes then made his presence felt, opening his account via a 38th-minute effort.

Upon the resumption of play in the second stanza, Gomes sealed his brace, as he found the back of the net in the 48th minute to make it 3-0. Ezekiel Baldeo then got into the scoring act, as he etched his name on the scorer’s sheet in the 58th minute.