Ballstarz Women are BVIFA Nine-a-Side Champions
Racing into a 2-0 lead early on as the VG team struggled to get organised, being a woman short, the Ballstarz never looked back.
MVP Philia James notched the first two and Morgan Creque added a third late in the first half, before VG hit back strong in the second half, with two goals from Kezia Gumbs.
However, a VG own goal and then being caught out on fast breaks, pushing forward in search of more goals, first by a wonderful Murcella Gordon free kick and then by Lilly Pierce, saw the final score 6-2.
“VG is technically the most improved team this year, they are full of youngsters, but we came with a game plan and stuck to it,” commented Ballstarz Coach Maurice Mark. “I told the girls at half time to stay composed because VG would come at them strong in the second half.”
Having Murcella Gordon back in action was a major factor in the Ballstarz victory as she slowed play down and spread passes wide, giving Mark a much-needed calming influence in midfield.
Pierce was a constant threat down the left and right flanks, but VG, showed by a strong second half performance that they will be better for the experience and be back even stronger in 2017.
$1K presented to BVI Cancer Society
At the awards presentation, not only did the BVIFA’s Women Committee present Ms Gloria A. Fahie, President of the BVI Cancer Society, a cheque for $1,000, but also honored Brittney Peters as the Golden Boot winner, Kimberley Howell as Golden Glove, James as MVP, and also presented VG United with the Presidents “CAPS” Award, an Annual Fairplay Trophy.
The Avengers finished in third place and the Ballstarz avowed to donate $500 of their $1500 winner’s check to the BVI Cancer Society.
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