Photo: Yabra U-10 champions of Ladyville 2023 U-10 Tournament
by Rudolph “Bolo” McKoy
BELIZE CITY, Wed. Sept. 13, 2023
September 3 results
The Belize Social Security Over-40 Health & Wellness football tournament kicked off with two games on Sunday, September 3. In game one, which was an exhibition game, Kulture Yabra defeated Yabra All Stars, 6 goals to 3. In the official game of the day, Berger Medina Lake defeated Belize Defence Force, 9 goals to 1. For Berger Lake, Sherlock Martinez had a career day, scoring a total of 6 goals, 3 in the first half and 3 in the second half. Paul “Fabulous” Bradley was dominant in midfield and also scored one goal.
Yabra U-10 wins over Ladyville – 2023 U-10 Tournament
The day before, on Saturday, September 2, the Yabra Under 10 football team defeated Ladyville Rising Stars by 3 goals to 1 to win the 2023 Under-10 Ladyville Football Tournament. All 3 Yabra goals were scored by Kyron “Popper” Linares.
Over-40 details
So far, there are three teams registered in the Over-40 tournament – BDF, Yabra, and Berger Medina Lake. Plaza and Police may still enter. Registration fee is only $350.00. First place will receive $3,000.00, and second place, $1,000.00. There will also be championship trophies and individual awards.
Each team (7-a-Side) will play each other team twice, home and away. The home team will pay the referee fee, which is $80.00 total per game. It is unfortunate that teams cannot charge an entrance fee due to the layout of the stadium; however, home teams can be creative in soliciting contributions from the fans.
September 10 Over-40 results
The Social Security Health & Wellness football tournament continued on Sunday, September 10, at Berger Field where Kulture Yabra defeated BDF Veterans, 8 goals to 5. Rudolph McKoy scored the first goal for Kulture, then Kevin Rowland scored the next two to go up 3-nil. BDF came roaring back in the second half to tie the game at 5 goals each. Chris Gilharry added 2 goals for Yabra, but BDF also got 2 goals from Harrison Tasher, 1 from Kent Noralez, 1 from Jaheem Flowers and the other by Kenrick Martinez. But Kevin Rowland’s 3 second half goals proved the difference, to give Yabra the 8-5 victory.
Two undefeated teams will clash this coming Sunday in Over-40 action.
Upcoming Over-40 schedule:
Sunday, September 17, Berger Field
3:30 p.m. – Kulture Yabra vs Berger Medina’s Lake FC