Caribbean Times 44th Issue

Friday 25th November 2016 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 21
Benna Boys defeated in international friendly
By Marver Woodley
One goal made all the difference on
Tuesday as the 82nd FIFA seated Benna
Boys fell short against 119th seated Estonia
in their International friendly at the
ARG.
Estonia set the stage by creating the
1-nil success within 24 minutes into fast
paced game packed with excitement as
Antiguans came out and show their support.
The Benna Boys playing on the familiar
field had the advantage and created
By Marver Woodley
The Leeward Island Hurricanes continued
their winning streak in the Digicel
Regional 4-day competition and this
time creating history on their quest for
success.
Hurricanes has set a record in Regional
cricket by chasing 369 to defeat
the Guyana Jaguars yesterday. The monumental
accomplishment was the first
a wave of opportunity but lived to regret
not banking on them as the game came
down to organization and the European
team was inevitable better organized and
stronger.
In assessing the game, the technical
Director for the Benna Boys, Ralston
Williams says his players did not maintain
position especially with the first half.
Williams noted the team’s short comings
in passing and running into space
caused them the game, but nonetheless
the team remained positive due the hard
By Marver Woodley
The recent visit by Prince
Harry to the shores of Antigua
and Barbuda has caused
a wave of influence within the
Ministry of Sports.
Following his visit and
participation in various sporting
activities on his four-day
visit to the twin island, the
country’s Director of Sports
Header Samuel-Daley says
the twin island could stand to
gain a lot from such visits one
of which she hopes for is an
exchange program between
the United Kingdom and Antigua
and Barbuda.
Looking at the bigger picture
the Director noted that
sports education and the exchange
not only plays a vital
role in the development of
sports but aspiring athletes if
given the opportunity to interact
with students from the UK
could learn a lot and even pass
it on to other youngsters.
On Monday Prince Harry
work displayed by the under 20 players
notably defenders Vashami Allen, Jamarlie
Stevens and Javorn Stevens
Asked about the worked displayed by
the visiting team, he noted that Estonia
players were physically bigger, showed
more professionalism and was strong in
the air.
Football fans were happy nonetheless
as Antigua and Barbuda fielded all home
grown players except for midfielder Calaum
Martian and goalkeeper Brenton
Muhammed from overseas.
Prince visit influences exchange program
was treated to a sports festival
which showcased some of the
country’s top young athletes at
the Sir Vivian Richard Cricket
Stadium.
Warriors, Buckley’s reach softball semis
By Marver Woodley
In teeth clinching clashes the ACB Warriors
and Buckley’s won their respective matches on
Wednesday evening to secure their seats in the
semifinals of the Dave “Fat man” Knowles
Softball League.
Chasing 93 to win Warriors needed the first
ball of the final over to defeat Bryson Future
Stars by 4 wickets at Powell’s.
Warriors raced to 93 for 6 in 9.1 in which
Keyonnie Greenaway struck 32 and Shaquan
Reefer bagged 3 for 5 in his overs one of which
was a madden. Future Stars ha previously
scored 92 for 3.
Meanwhile, Success Catering Buckley’s
claimed a narrow 4 run victory over Long Bay
Beach Club Sisserou, Buckley’s 87 for 5 was
thanks to Kadeem Philip’s 39 not out, Denly
Thomas’ 23 and Curt Douglas 2 for 29 while
Sisserou made 83 for 6.
Warriors and Buckley’s will battle in a
semifinals match, while the final spots will be
contended by Dredges when they take on 300
and Bryson’s Bullets take on Sanctuary.
Hurricanes create historic run chase in regional cricket
time Jaguars tasted defeat the Hurricanes
were proud to deliver.
The victory erased an almost 33-yearold
record of the highest successful run
chase in the history of modern first class
championship in regional cricket.
Requiring 369 to win, the Hurricanes
surprised back-to-back champions the
Guyana Jaguars with 4 wickets to spear
at Warner Park in St Kitts, thanks to player
Montcin Hodge’s second first class
hundred.
Hurricane’s efforts surpassed those of
their predecessors and rivals in the competition
the Windward Islands cricket
team who in 1983 created the record by
defeating Trinidad and Tobago with 368
and 2 wickets to spear. This was Jaguar’s
first defeat in 19 outings and Hurricane’s
first win against them in over 2 years.