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Ambergris Stadium
Sports
Conquerors FC take the Island League championship
On Saturday, January 27th, Conquerors Football Club (FC) became champions of the Island League tournament after defeating Terror Squad FC 1-0. Organized by the San Pedro Town Council Sports and held at the Ambergris Stadium, the final match saw a packed venue of football fans eager to see the new tournament champion.
Sports
San Pedro teams participating in the National Amateur Interdistrict Championship
San Pedro's Terror Squad FC and Shark Shooters FC are among the 18 teams participating in the National Amateur Interdistrict (NAIC) Championship 2023. The first leg of the football tournament started on June 17th and saw the island team netting its first win, 2-0, against Mavericks United from the southern Toledo District.
Sports
PLB’s San Pedro Pirates fall short to Verdes; settle for Sub-Championship
On Sunday, May 28th, facing bitter rivals Verdes FC for the last of two game finales, and down 1 point, The San Pedro Pirates fell short 2-1 and settled for the title of sub-champions. In an exciting final championship match, Verdes proved to be the top team in the country, securing their spot as champions with a 2-1 game point and a 3-1 aggregate score.
Sports
Verdes FC takes the lead in the first round of PLB’s finals
The first leg of the Premier League of Belize (PLB) closing championship ended with an upset after Verdes defeated San Pedro Pirates, 1-0 on their home turf on Wednesday, May 24th. The match's only goal happened during injury time of the second half, and it came as an unexpected hit to the island team and hundreds of fans attending the game at the Ambergris Stadium.
Community and Society
Mobile health clinic includes services from Cuban doctor brigade
A third mobile health clinic was held in the DFC subdivision on Saturday, May 20th, outside the parking area of the Ambergris Stadium. The services available included the presence of Cuban doctors along with volunteers and other island medical officials. Services offered included baby vaccines, pregnancy testing, flu shots, glucose and pressure testing, and HIV and Malaria testing. Complimentary doctor consultations offered an ear, nose, and throat specialist, an internist, a gynaecologist, and mental services.
Sports
San Pedro Pirates prepare for first semifinals game
The San Pedro Pirates Football Club finished second place in the Premier League of Belize (PLB) regular season following a 3-0 defeat against Verdes Football Club on Sunday, May 14th. The football tournament is now moving to the semifinals stage in preparation for the championship. The first semifinal match for the San Pedro Pirates will be held on Wednesday, May 17th, in Belize City, where they will face Port Layola FC at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex at 7:30 PM. The San Pedro Pirates will risk it all to advance to the tournament's finals and bring home the first-place trophy for the second year.
Sports
Island Football Youth League ends with two champions
On Sunday, May 7th, the football teams Young Stars FC and Benifica FC became champions in the U-15 and U-17 divisions, respectively, following the San Pedro Football Youth League championship games. The tournament saw eight teams competing to be the best in each category while developing their talents in the sport.
Sports
Benque Viejo United almost nets win against San Pedro Pirates
On Saturday, February 25th, the San Pedro Pirates almost lost against visiting team Benque Viejo United. The San Pedro fans flocking to the Ambergris Stadium sighed in relief at the end of the game when the island boys managed to pull off a 1-1 draw.
