Checkers wins CADO Small Goal Football Competition
Checkers United was crowned champions with a narrow 3-2 win over Full Force of Choppins, in the annual New Yearâs Day Calliaqua Area Development Organization (CADO) Five -A-Side Small Goal Competition, on Sunday, January 2, at the Culture Pot Square in Calliaqua.{{more}}
The competition which was scheduled for New Yearâs Day, Saturday, January 1, had to be postponed because of early morning showers.
Checkersâ goals came from Reginald Payne and Renson Haynes. Kenroy Joseph and Desmond Samuel netted the goals for Full Force.
Only three of the scheduled eight teams took part in this yearâs competition, which was watched by an attractive crowd. The 2010 champion Madrid opted out of this yearâs competition.
Checkers United pocketed $100 and a trophy, for winning, while Full Force received $50 and a trophy, compliments sponsors Joel Toney and Earl Halbich of Baleine Tours.
Kens Dougan won the 50 and over penalty shoot-out, while Garfield Haywood was voted the top performer in the open category.
Tadick Morgan won the Under-15 open category, while Kyler Ottley won in the Under-15 female category.
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