Plaisance FC crowned EDFA Youth Ensemble U13 champions

Plaisance FC have won the East Demerara Football Association Youth Ensemble Under-13 Competition after finishing with the highest points tally at the end of the tournament on July 18 at the Buxton Ground.

The club secured the title following a decisive final round in which Buxton Stars FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to Mahaica Determinators FC. Buxton Stars had entered the final fixtures level with Plaisance on five wins and eight goals but saw their championship hopes ended by the loss.

Buxton Stars finished as runners-up, while Melanie FC placed third and Golden Stars FC secured fourth place.

Plaisance and Buxton Stars have qualified to represent the association at the Guyana Football Federation Youth Ensemble Under-13 National Championship, which is scheduled to take place between late July and early August.

EDFA President Rickford Profitt thanked the coordinators, parents and volunteers who assisted with the staging of the competition.

“I have a heart of gratefulness and I’m very thankful for the coordinators, parents and volunteers. I’m happy we have completed the U13 competition, and next comes the U15 competition,” Profitt said.

Melanie FC’s Emperor Rogers was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, while Buxton Stars’ Jayden Havercome received the award for scoring the most goals. Golden Stars’ Ezekiel Kingston was selected as the best goalkeeper.

Several players were also recognised for their performances with their respective clubs. Carlito Noel was Buxton Stars’ outstanding player, while Massaih Jones received the award for Plaisance.

Rogers was recognised for Melanie, Jaiver Simon for Victoria Kings, Jamal Kellman for Haslington, Timonty Jones for Anns Grove, Taalih Fordyce for Mahaicony and Kingston for Golden Stars. Richardo Peaz received the award for Mahaica, while Xavier Todd was recognised for BV Triumph.

Plaisance FC have won the East Demerara Football Association Youth Ensemble Under-13 Competition.

Clubs from across the East Demerara corridor participated in the competition, with players displaying their technical ability, teamwork and determination throughout the tournament.

The EDFA Youth Ensemble Programme will now continue with its Under-15 competition, which is expected to conclude in the coming weeks.

The GFF congratulated the participating clubs, players, coaches, match officials and volunteers and wished Plaisance and Buxton Stars success at the national championship.