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Evans Hat-Trick Seals Huge Win in East Bank Football Playoffs
26 May
Summary
- Swan United secured a dominant 7-0 victory against Circuitville.
- Timehri United powered past Kuru Kururu with a decisive 7-2 win.
- Leroy Evans was instrumental, scoring a hat-trick in Timehri's triumph.
The Guyana Football Federation's East Bank Elite League playoff qualifiers kicked off on Sunday, May 26, 2026, at the National Training Centre, featuring eight East Bank clubs. The opening double-header immediately delivered high-stakes drama with two resounding scorelines, signaling strong intent from the participating teams.
Swan United established an early dominance, crushing Circuitville 7-0. Abram Webb opened the scoring in the 13th minute, followed by two goals each from Alex Downer and Mark Loncke. Ronaldo Fredricks and Chritov Roberts added further goals to seal the comprehensive victory.
In the subsequent match, Timehri United secured a commanding 7-2 win over Kuru Kururu. Michael Correira scored twice early on, with Akeem James and Tyrone Burnette also finding the net before halftime. The second half saw Leroy Evans complete a hat-trick, cementing Timehri's emphatic victory and leaving Kuru Kururu with two consolation goals.
Wednesday's, May 27, 2026, second-leg games will introduce Herstelling, Friendship, Mocha, and Soesdyke United. They will be competing with the high standards set by Swan United and Timehri United, ensuring a competitive East Bank field as the 2026 qualifiers progress.
