The Bermuda Football Association Girl’s Division concluded Saturday April 12, 2008 at the North Field of the National Sports Center with four exciting All Star Matches. The atmosphere was electrifying and the spectators were treated to some great football. Anyone who was present would agree that women’s and girl’s football is here to stay. The matches were all keenly contested and in the true spirit of football “FAIR PLAY!”
The girls were presented their participation medals for the season by Mr. William Madeiros and Mr. James leman representatives from our sponsors Freisenbruch-Meyer. They were assisted by BFA President Mr. Larry Mussenden and former Bermuda International player Mr. Shawn Goater.
The matches were all officiated by a team of official referees and at this point we would like to thank them for helping making this day a memorial one for the young girls.
The U7 match was won 3-2 by the East in an exciting match after being down 2-0 at the half. The MVP’s for the match were Naziah Webb for the East and Zahra Wilson for the West.
The U9 match was won 1-0 again by the East with the MVP’s being Miclah Pond for the East and Amber Butterfield for the West, while the U13 match finished 0-0 and with the West winning 5-4 in an exciting penalty shootout . The MVPS were Jada Smith for the East and Monique Lynch for the West.
The final match saw the West come away with a 2-1 victory with the MVP’s being Marlon Anderson for the West and Shonte Campbell for the East.
The Women’s Committee will be hosting an end of season meeting for representatives from both the women’s and girl’s division between 8:30amd and 1:00pm at the Cricket Pavilion at the National Sports Center. Anyone interested in entering a team in the women’s or girl’s divisions for the 2008/09 season are encouraged to attend.
Women’s football will come to a close this Sunday April 20, 2008 with the FA Cup being contested between Lady Cougars and Dandy Stars. The match will be played at 2:00pm at the National Sports Center.
Finally THE BFA would like to thank Freisenbruch-Meyer for their sponsorship of the Women’s Division for the 2007/08 season. This sponsorship helped the BFA achieve the aims of its Strategic Plan to increase the enjoyment and development of the “Beautiful Game” at all levels and in every area including football for women and girls.
We must give many thanks to Gregory Grimes, (2nd) Vice President of the BFA and Vance Brown, BFA Adminstrative Assistant, who have worked a number of hours making sure the programme remains on an even kiel. Their hard work, dedication and communication has paved the way for many of the islands female football players. We say thank you Grimes and Brown, we’re looking forward to the next season.
