Duo earn pulsating wins

Reigning champions Racing Guantanamo got back to winning ways and Broome City moved to the top of the table with their second win in round two of Broome’s men’s soccer competition.

Guantanamo beat NDFC Barbarians 8-2, with a strong second-half performance sealing the game in the victors’ favour.

Guantanamo were keen to make amends for their opening day 6-1 defeat at the hands of Meatworks, and showed speed and skill in their win over Barbarians.

The first half was a cagey affair, with Racing going into the interval 3-1 in the ascendancy. Barbarians fell away in the second half, with Racing dominating.

Colm O’Leary, Keith Anderson and Adam Wooldridge all scored braces for the winning team, while Ray Mainsma and Tremayne Tisulu also got on the scoresheet.

Guantanamo midfielder Niall O’Shea was awarded best and fairest, with JJ Murray and Anderson among the game’s top performers.

Broome City and Meatworks went head-to-head in a cagey second fixture of the night.

Both teams were keen to build on victories from their first fixtures, but it was City who prevailed, winning 2-0.

The game started at a frenetic pace, with both midfields looking to get a grasp on proceedings.

Broome City opened the scoring after 10 minutes when Greg McKenzie headed home after a clever, centred cross. Both teams had chances to score, but City held the slender 1-0 advantage at half-time.

As Meatworks pushed for an equaliser in the second-half, they left themselves vulnerable at the back.

The losing side threw men forward, only to be hit on the counter with five minutes remaining.

A long through ball sent City forward Colin Storey through on goal and he sealed a deserved victory with a smart finish. City’s Alex Craven was voted best on ground, with Sandy White and McKenzie also recognised for their performances.

The women’s tournament also started with two exciting games, and excellent participation numbers.

Juniors’ soccer, which is geared toward children aged five to 12, also started with 170 youngsters involved.