Hikers surged to the top of the points table of the John Fernandes Insurance Services Limited Second Division Hockey League with a compelling 4-0 victory over the Airbenders on Tuesday.
Aroydy Branford preparing to take a penalty corner strike against the Airbenders
In typical fashion, the Airbenders started the game on even keel with the league leaders, stringing together constructive build-ups, but failed to execute in the final quarter of the field. The Hikers’ typical style of fast-paced counter-attack excited the crowd with several near-misses before young Aroydy Branford put his team ahead with a clinical finish in the 26th minute.
The powerful Randy Hope, who rattled the top bar in an earlier attempt, would give his team a 2-0 lead just before the half with a potent strike.
The Airbenders pressed for a goal with more constructive attacking play through Maria Munroe and Trisha Woodroffe in the second half and created several chances of their own. They always appeared vulnerable to the counter-attack however as the speed of the young Hikers was difficult for the ladies to match.
Aroydy Branford who was already the tournament’s leading goal scorer secured his position with two more goals to his name in the 46th and 49th minute off counterattacks. With this 4-0 victory, the Hikers have launched themselves into the leading position of the tournament with nine points and are followed by the All Greys on six, GCC and Old Fort tied with three each, while Saints and the Airbenders are yet to secure points. Matches will continue on March 26 at the GCC ground with the hosts taking on the Airbenders.
Hikers surged to the top of the points table of the John Fernandes Insurance Services Limited Second Division Hockey League with a compelling 4-0 victory over the Airbenders on Tuesday.In typical fashion, the Airbenders started the game on even keel with the league leaders, stringing together constructive build-ups, but failed to execute in the final quarter of the field. The Hikers’ typical style of fast-paced counter-attack excited the crowd with several near-misses before young Aroydy Branford put his team ahead with a clinical finish in the 26th minute.The powerful Randy Hope, who rattled the top bar in an earlier attempt, would give his team a 2-0 lead just before the half with a potent strike. The Airbenders pressed for a goal with more constructive attacking play through Maria Munroe and Trisha Woodroffe in the second half and created several chances of their own. They always appeared vulnerable to the counter-attack however as the speed of the young Hikers was difficult for the ladies to match. Aroydy Branford who was already the tournament’s leading goal scorer secured his position with two more goals to his name in the 46th and 49th minute off counterattacks. With this 4-0 victory, the Hikers have launched themselves into the leading position of the tournament with nine points and are followed by the All Greys on six, GCC and Old Fort tied with three each, while Saints and the Airbenders are yet to secure points. Matches will continue on March 26 at the GCC ground with the hosts taking on the Airbenders.
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