First Impressions to face Robinson O’Neal in BDO Primary U7 Final

November 24, 2015 by
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By BVIFA

Two intense and closely fought BDO U7 Primary School Football semi finals took place last week with First Impressions eventually overcoming Cedar White 3-0 on two goals by Roman Nibbs and one from Blyden Aldridge.

In the second semi final Robinson O’Neal progressed after defeating Bregado Flax 1-0, with Kyle Farrington notching the only goal of the game.

The Final is scheduled for Wednesday 3rd December on the renovated A.O. Shirley Ground.

Meanwhile in the U9 Division Alexandrina Maduro had already confirmed their semi final place, finishing top of Group A. Althea Scatliffe Primary secured their semi final berth with back to back wins over Cedar School and First Impressions. Johari Lacey scored the only goal of the game against JSPS and a brace in the game with Cedar in a 2-0 win.

ASPS qualified as the best third placed team after ending their Group B campaign behind Bregado Flax, who rounded out their season with a 3-0 win against Joyce Samuel Primary, courtesy of goals by Joel Mars, Jaden Abrams and Andres Bailey. The VG team also recorded a 4-1 victory against Cedar School with Jaden Abrams scoring twice, Jadon Abrams once and Emmanuel Ettiene also once.

The Semi Finals are scheduled for Wednesday 25th November when Alexandrina Maduro will play Bregado Flax and St Georges, who topped Group C, face Althea Scatliffe Primary.

In the Under 12’s the regulation season ended with Althea Scatliffe beating Alexandrina Maduro 4-1 on a hat trick by Shammah Peters. St Georges beat Cedar 1-0, with B’Jhon Christopher scoring the only goal of the game and AMPS bounced back from the loss to ASPS by beating Joyce Samuel Primary thanks to Felix Walters’s lone strike.

The eight teams that reached the quarter finals are Seventh Day Adventist, St Georges, Cedar White, Cedar “J” Green, Cedar “G” Green, Althea Scatliffe, Bregado Flax and First Impressions Primary School.

The Quarter Finals are Thursday 26th and Saturday 28th November in Baughers Bay.

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BVI Football Association Announces New Coaching Course

November 19, 2015 by
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By BVI FA

Announced at the “Town Hall” meeting for Clubs and Teams on Monday 16th November, 2015, amongst other new procedures, initiatives and expectations for 2016, was the BVIFA’s “Raising Standards” Programme, which is to commence in January with the second Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) “D” License Coaching Course.

“The “D” License is a four day course packed full of learning from Technical to Tactical to Theory” commented BVIFA Technical Director, Katie Rowson “It is the first step for our Coaches into a structured coaching pathway and also an important step as we look to ensure those working, especially with our Youths, are fully qualified”.

The Course, which is scheduled from Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st February, 2016, also covers Principles of Attack, Principles of Defense, Small Sided Games, Session Planning and concludes with both a theory test and practical exam.

Additionally to the CONCACAF License, the BVIFA have introduced a First Aid component to the course to ensure all Coaches have at least a basic understanding of how to look after their players in case of injury.

“First Aid is obviously something all Coaches should be certified in” added Rowson “We will holding the First Aid Course on Saturday 13th February and attendance at both the First Aid and also the introduction to the BVIFA Raising Standards Programme will be a pre requisite to gain a place on the “D” License “ stated Rowson.

The introduction workshop will explain to all the prospective course attendees exactly what will be expected from them, what the BVIFA offers in return with opportunity to become involved in National Youth and Senior Teams, Development Programmes such as the soon to be re-launched Digicel Centre of Excellence and also the BDO Primary and BVIFA High School Leagues and what the requirements and expectations are for the CONCACAF “D” License.

“It might not prove to be for everybody, this time around” noted Rowson “However it is important that we make it clear what is expected ahead of the course as space is limited and therefore it is crucial to make sure each attendee completes the training. The BVIFA have agreed that each course will be free of charge to participants and also to support suitable Coaches in further Education and Licensing Programmes”.

Anyone interested in signing up for the Coaches Development Programme can contact either the FA’s Ag. General Secretary, Arletta Bickerton via email: bvifa@surfbvi.com or the Technical Director, Katie Rowson via coachkatebvi@gmail.com.  Alternatively the BVIFA Office number is 494 5655.

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BDO Primary School Football League Reaches Semi-final Stages

November 17, 2015 by
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By BVIFA

The semi finalists in the BDO U7 School League have all been confirmed after the latest round of matches and the teams will learn their opponents on game day when they will be pulled out of a hat.

Finishing at the top of Group A was Robinson O’Neal Primary, whilst Group B leaders were Cedar White. In Group C First Impressions ended an impressive campaign in top spot and in Group D Belgrade Flax progressed to the post season knock out stages with an unbeaten record.

Robinson O’Neal rounded out their campaign with a 5-0 romp against local rivals Cooney, with Kyle Farrington notching a hat trick and Tempura a brace.

In other recent games, Cedar White beat Enid Scatliffe Red 1-0 with Ethan Mohammed scoring the game’s only goal in the third minute, also First Impressions had a 5-0 romp over Enid Maroon on two goal salvo’s from Blyden Aldridge and Jordan Smith. Tre Lake rounded off the goal spree in the 17th minute. In Group B action, Montessori beat Enid Scatliffe Red thanks to a 5th minute penalty by James Tucker-Davies and in Group C, Cedar Green had a 2-0 win over Alexandrina Maduro, with goals from Neven Josipovic and Joshua Tobin, whilst over in Group D, BFEC drew 0-0 with Althea Scatliffe, whilst Alexandrina Maduro beat SDA 1-0 , courtesy of a third minute penalty by Jaheim Bijai.

In BDO U9 action, SDA beat ASPS 3-0 on a brace of goals by Kevaun Glasgow and one from Andre Mundle. St Georges also beat Pelican Gate 4-0 with a hat trick from Jefferson Frank and one from Christan Vanterpool. Begrado Flax recorded a 4-0 win over First Impressions with a goal each for Andres Bailey, Jaadon Quashie, Dremalachi Findlay and Emmanuel Ettiene.

It’s all to play for in the U12’s as well with Cedar Green and First Impressions level on points at the top of Group A and Robinson O’Neal hot on their heels following a 5-0 win over Claudia Creque. Cameron Rhymer netted twice and there were further goals for Lekoy Lennard, Jahlam Millett and Shakoy O’Neil. Cedar J Green went top of the group on goal difference with a 3-0 win over Althea Scatliffe Primary thanks to Alejandro Santos (2) and Johan Blok.

In Group B, Cedar Green and the Seventh Day Adventist School are locked in a battle for top place with Cedar narrowly ahead on goal difference, and in Group C, St Georges went into first place with a narrow 1-0 win against Pelican Gate on a lone goal from Michael Palladino. Cedar White are nestled into second place after a forfeit win against Willard Wheatley.

In High School U15 action, St Georges beat Cedar School, 4-2. An own goal gave Cedar the lead against the run of play before Jose Lopez equalized with a 20 yard free kick. In the second half, substitute Michael Pallidino grabbed a quick fire hat trick to put the game beyond doubt, before Alex Salter scored a late consolation for Cedar and St Georges conceded an own goal.

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BVIFA Nine a Side League Continues

November 12, 2015 by
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By the BVI Football Association

In the BVIFA Men’s Nine a Side games at the weekend the Panthers secured a 4-2 victory over the Islanders F.C. The game was tied up at 2-2 going into the break after two early goals from Stanley Francis and Rudolph Davis were cancelled out by Rohan Lenon and Jamal Sergeant. However Prevell Asson and Brad Remy both scored in the second half to secure the points.

The win put the Panthers into second place in Group B, a point behind the Islanders who still lead the standings and three points ahead of Old Madrid, who have a game in hand.

In Group A, the Wolues completed their second win of the week, 3-2, over the Sugar Boys. An own goal and a Tim Parsons strike had given the Wolues a two goal advantage before Terrence Nanton pulled one back for the Sugar Boys. Busta Player of the Week, Kevin Carragher, then restored the two goal cushion until Leslie Ambrose made it 3-2 to set up a final few frantic moments.

On the previous Wednesday, the Wolues had demolished VG United 6-2, with goals from Tommy Farrell, Kevin Carragher, Marc Savage, Rory Greenan, Stephen Sangar and Paledino. Charles Frederick and Rendell Reynold replying for VG.

The Wolues top the Group with a prefect record of three games played and three wins, in second place are the Sugar Boys on five points, whilst both Ballstars and VG Utd have two points and are no means out of contention for a semi final place.

In Women’s action, Philia James and Lily Pierce ensured the Ballstars had a comfortable 2-0 win over the Avengers, with both goals coming in the first half, whilst the Panthers maintained romped to 1 5-1 win over VG Utd Ladies, courtesy of four goals from Alphonso Warner Insurances Female Player of the Week, Sapphire Flax. Christine Jackson also scored for the Panthers, whilst Kezia Gumbs scored directly from a corner for VG Utd.

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BDO Primary League Football Scores to 2nd November 2015

November 3, 2015 by
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In BDO Primary School League U7 action, Robinson O’Neal beat Claudia Creque Educational Centre 3-0 with Kyle Farrington netting twice after Kejeal Telemaque opened the scoring. Althea Scatliffe then beat Seventh Day Adventist by the same scoreline courtesy of a brace of goals by Othniel Gillings and one from Akeem Paddy. Begrado Flax were indebted to Ayondre Findlay who scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Alexandrina Maduro.

In U9 action Orett Kennedy grabbed a hat trick in First Impression’s 3-0 win over Joyce Samuel Primary, Joel Mars netted for BFEC in the 1-0 victory over ASPS and AMPS won by forfeit against BFEC Girls.

In U12 Games, BFEC beat CCEC 2-0 with Cedric Mars Junior and T’Khoi Richardson both on the score sheet, also Cedar Green and SDA drew 1-1 after Azarni Callwood’s opener for Cedar was cancelled out late on by Lijah Adams.

Althea Scatliffe also completed a 6-0 romp over Enis Adams on two goals by Keshawn Martin and one each from Rashawn Jack, Shammah Peters and Andre Smikle.

In High School games, ESHS beat CCEC 8-1 in the Girls Division on a five goal salvo by Morgan Creque and a hat trick by Laresha Martin. Shauntae White scored for CCEC.

Cedar also recorded a 4-2 win against BFEC, with Olivia Messum scoring two, Lilly Pierce one and Akisha Ayres one. Kaylah Skelton and Lorreal George netted for BFEC

In the High School Boys Open Division, Begrado Flax held onto to beat SDA 2-1. Kemron Tillack and Kyreek Gardiner put BFEC two goals to the good before Denvin Jones pulled one back for SDA to set up a nervy few last minutes.

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BDO Primary School League Football Continues

November 3, 2015 by
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By BVI Football Association

The top of the Group clash between Cedar Green and Seventh Day Adventist School U12’s ended all square at 1-1, as BDO Primary School Football continued this week.

After squandering a trio of good first half chances, Cedar finally went ahead through Azarni Callwood late in the second half. However SDA kept going and got their reward inside the last two minutes when Elijah Davies equalized after a goal mouth scramble.

In other U12 games, Joyce Samuel beat Enis Adams 3-0, Khiri George scoring twice and Brandon Benjamin once. St Georges beat First Impressions 4-1. Xiomar Gun netted a brace and both Michael Pallandino, B’John Christopher one each. Also in Cedar White left it late to win 2-1 after Wayne Reid put Pelican Gate ahead. An own goal leveled the match in the last 5 mins and Alex Fox scored the winner with two mins to go.

In Under 9 Montessori drew 1-1 with St Georges, Giovanni Baptiste opened the scoring in the 15th minute and Christian Vanterpool equalizing, Montessori were then indebted to a cool Sam Potgeiter penalty kick in the 20th minute to secure a 3-2 victory over Althea Scatliffe 1. Giovani Baptiste put CHMS ahead in the 12th minute before Mario Carter equalized for ASPS in the 15th. Baptiste then restored the lead for Montessori, only to see Carter level once again, before Potgeiter sealed the points from the penalty spot.

ASPS bounced back with a 2-0 win against Pelican Gate, with Carter again scoring twice and Seventh Day Adventist School beat Pelican Gate 1-0 courtesy of a 7th minute strike from Kevon Glasgow.

In Open High School Boys action, Elmore Stoutt beat St Georges 2-0 on goals from Phillip Jules and Kedesh Talla. Cedar beat SDA 7-0. Leo forte hit four, Liam Blok 2 and Noel Maxwell one.

In Under 15’s, Begrado Flax beat St Georges 4-0, Khemron Tillack notching a hat trick and Kyreek Gardiner scoring one. In U15 Boys Cedar White were powered to a 7-1 rout against ESHS, by Luca Reich’s four goal salvo. Alejandro Santos with one and Liam Blok with a brace rounded out the scoring whilst Marcus Butler scored for ESHS.

In the Girls Tournament, ESHS beat SDA 8-0, with hat tricks for Morgan Creque and Sheneice St Jean, whilst the other two came from Laresha Martin.

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Combined Stars new Old Madrid Masters Champs

October 21, 2015 by
Combined Stars of Tortola take the 2015 Old Madrid Masters Football Tournament championship title. Photo: Provided

Combined Stars of Tortola take the 2015 Old Madrid Masters Football Tournament championship title. Photo: Provided

The 2015 Old Madrid Masters Football Tournament concluded on Sunday, October 18 with Combined Stars of Tortola capturing the champions title for the first time in their four-year quest, defeating F.O.V Masters from Antigua 5 – 2 in the final played at Greenland playing field.

In the qualifying group matches played on Saturday October 17, Retroactive of St Croix were narrowly defeated by F.O.V Masters of Antigua 3-2. Colin Edwards scored two goals and Stenroy Challenger one, whilst Keith Cornelius scored the two goals for Retroactive.

St Martin Veterans defeated Combined Stars 3-1 with goals coming from Andrew Denis, Raymond Leir, and Gumbo Pierre of St Martin. Rohan Lennon scored the lone goal for Combined Stars.

Old Madrid FC defeated Retroactive 5-0 with 2 goals each from Dion Clarke and Kenmore Simmons Peters, and one from Gregory Grant.

Combined Stars then came back from their earlier loss to St Martin and defeated Virgin Gorda 3-1 to give them hope for a semi-final spot. Anthony Bramble opened the scoring with a well placed header, followed up with goals from Rohan Lennon and David Hilton. Fredrick Mars scored the lone goal for Virgin Gorda.

Also, Old Madrid took an early lead against F.O.V Masters when Sheldon Harry scrambled in a loose ball to give them a one goal lead. F.O.V Masters capitalised on a lapse in concentration by Hanif James in Old Madrid goal and scored from a free kick. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

In the final group match, Virgin Gorda went down to St Martin Veterans 5-0 with 3 goals from Andrew Denis, and one each from Gumbo Pierre and Brad Lake.
Old Madrid emerged as winners of group one with a superior goal difference over FOV Masters. Both teams qualified for the semi-finals.

St Martin Veterans were winners of group two with Combined Stars as runners up, qualifying both teams for the semi-finals.

In the first semi-final match, Old Madrid was defeated by Combined Stars on a penalty shootout, after the match ended in a nil all draw. Old Madrid squandered an early penalty when Kenmore Peters saw his shot striking the upright of the goal.

Combine Stars were forced to play with 10 men after goal keeper Monty Butler was ejected from the match for a professional foul but held on to take the match into a penalty shootout defeating Old Madrid 5-4 and sending them to the final.

In the second semi-final match, F.O.V Masters and St Martin Veterans played to a goal-less draw, sending the match to a penalty shootout. F.O.V Masters defeated the tournament favourites 4-3 after the penalty shootout went to sudden death, sending F.O.V to the final.

F.O.V proved to be no match for Combined Stars in the final as the match progressed and fatigue started setting in on the players. Combined Stars, with superior numbers of substitute players, forced F.O.V into submission with 3 first half goals. F.O.V managed to score two goals in the second half as consolation as Combined stars added another two also to give them 5 goals.

Rohan Lennon scored one goal, and two each from Captain Danny Joseph and Noel Isaac were the goal scorers for the 2015 Old Madrid Masters Tournament Champions Combine Stars. Colin Edwards and Stenroy scored for F.O.V.

St Martin Veterans defeated Old Madrid FC 2-1 to cling to the third place spot. Raymond Leir and Fabrice Baly scored two first half goals for the St Martin Veterans with Humphrey Leue scoring the goal of the tournament when he unleashed a thunderous shot from the halfway line to beat goal keeper, Luc Marconnet in the St Martin goal, bringing the curtains down on a very competitive 2015 tournament.

Old Madrid FC President Kenrick Grant thanked the BVI Football Association, the referees, the participating teams, the sponsors, and all the spectators for making the tournament a success.

Awards:
Champions – Combined Stars of Tortola
2nd Place – F.O.V Masters of Antigua
3rd Place – St Martin Veterans from St Martin
Best Goal Keeper – Luc Marconnet from St Martin
Golden Boot – Andrew Denis (4 goals ) St Martin
Tournament MVP – Rohan ‘Chi Chi’ Lennon

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BDO Primary and BVIFA High School League underway

October 16, 2015 by
Keithreece Smith opening the scoring for Begrado Flax against the Seventh Day Adventist School. Photo: BVIFA

Keithreece Smith opening the scoring for Begrado Flax against the Seventh Day Adventist School. Photo: BVIFA

As the BDO Primary Schools and the BVIFA High School Leagues got underway this week, Kyle Farrington, Blake Kirk, Rush Broderick, Miquel Marshall, Keithreece Smith and Kayla Skelton all scored hat tricks.

The BDO Primary School League, this week, saw Robinson O’Neal beat Claude Creque 6-0, in the Under 7’s Group A, with Farrington netting four goals and the other two coming from TeMaur Isaac.

In Group B, Cedar White beat Montessori 4-3, with Kirk’s hat trick and a goal from Sanero Hoogenrijk. James Tucker Davis, Charlie Potgeiter and Halan Jos replied for CHMS. Enid Scatliffe then recorded a 1-0 win over Montessori and a 1-1 draw with Cedar White. Nazri Cooper and Richard Barnes scored for ESPS, whilst Hoogenrijk scored his second of the week for Cedar.

In Under 9 Group A games, Begrado Flax Educational Centre Girls won by Forfeit against Claude Creque and in Group B Cedar School beat Joyce Samuel Primary School 5-1. Broderick notched four and Danny Henderson one, whilst in reply G’Anton Grant was on target for JSPS.

In Under 12 Group A Claudia Creque beat Althea Scatliffe Primary School 5-1, courtesy of a brace of goals from Henrique Warren and one each from Aiden Dabreo, Kehlon Francis and an own goal. Also in Group A Cedar Green “J” beat Claudia Creque 8-0, including two goals from Jesse Cooke, two from Alex Salter and one from Zack Jackson, Luka Chalwell, Alejandro Santos and Johannes Blok.

In Group B, Cedar School Green “G” beat JSPS 5-1, with Azarni Callwood scoring twice. Further Cedar goals came from Oli Henderson, Darci Reich and Gethin Jones, whilst Brandon Benjamin hit the consolation for JSPS. ASPS “B” lost to the Seven Day Adventist School 2-1 with Divon Jones and Sulani John scoring for SDA and Alexandrina Maduro Primary beat Enis Adams Primary School 3-1, with Bayandre Dedeza, Kalique Maduro and Nichol Joseph.

In the BVIFA High School U15 Boys League, Marshall’s hat trick powered Elmore Stoutt High School to a 6-1 win over Cedar. Marcus Butler(2) and Sheldon Harry also scoring, whilst in the Girls League, Cedar won by Forfeit against ESHS, BFEC beat Claudia Creque 3-0 on goals by Skelton, Jackisha Rigobert and Kayla Bolus. Smith and Skelton then both scored hat tricks against SDA Girls as BFEC romped to a 9-0 victory. Rigobert (2) and Loreal George were also on target.

 

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Old Madrid Masters Football Tournament kicks off Saturday

October 15, 2015 by
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BY VINO

Old Madrid Masters FC will be looking to reclaim the title of Champions when the 2015 Old Madrid Masters Football tournament kicks off on Saturday October 17, 2015 at Greenland Playfield in East End.

The tournament, which is open to players over the age of forty, will see six teams competing over two days, with defending champions St Martin Veterans expected to put up a fierce battle to retain the trophy.

The six teams are FOV Master from Antigua, Retroactive from St Croix, St Martin Veterans from French St Martin, Old Madrid and Combined Stars from Tortola, and Virgin Gorda Masters.

The teams are split into two zones of three. In Zone One are Retroactive, FOV Masters, and Old Madrid while in Zone Two are Combined Stars, St Martin Veterans and Virgin Gorda Masters.

The competition starts on Saturday at 1pm with all matches in both zones being played. On Sunday, starting at 2pm after cricket matches, the two last placed teams in both zones will meet in an exhibition match. The top four teams will then playoff in the semi-finals and finals.

The awards ceremonies will then follow to close out the night.

ZONE ONE                                                         ZONE TWO

OLD MADRID                                                     COMBINED STARS

RETROACTIVE FC                                               ST MARTIN VETERANS

FOV MASTERS                                                    VIRGIN GORDA MASTERS

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BVIFA Nine-a-Side Tournament weekend updates

October 14, 2015 by
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In the BVIFA Nine-a-Side Tournament on Sunday, 11th October, 2015, at Greenlands the Lady Ballstarz beat the Avengers 2-0 in the first game, with goals from Phillia James in the 18th and 40th minutes.

VG Utd Girls then lost to the Women Panthers 2-0. Sapphire Flax-Charles opened the scoring in the 3rd minute and Christine Jackson doubled the advantage in the second half with a curling free kick from just outside the box.

In the Men’s Tournament the Islanders beat Old Madrid, 4-1. Kevin Fischer scored twice in the first half and completed his hat trick in the second half, whilst Fitzroy Daley also netted for the Islanders. Old Madrid had given themselves a chance of getting back in the game with a first half effort by Greg Grant.

The last game of the weekend saw the Panthers beat the Rebels F.C. 2-0 with a first half strike by Prevell Asson and a second half goal by Keon Liburd.

In the Virgin Gorda Community Tournament on Sunday 11th October, 2015, the White Speeders beat the Red Coolers 4-2. Thomas Albert scored twice for the Speeders and was their MVP, whilst Roger Roberts netted twice for the Coolers and was there MVP. Derrol Redhead and Joshua Bamprasad also scored for the Speeders

In the night’s other game, the Blue Lions beat the Green Rangers 2-0. Cardy Benjamin and Clint St Hilaire scored the goals and Clint St Hilaire was MVP for the Lions and Terrence Nanton was MVP for the Rangers

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