ZWEDRU, Grand Gedeh – It was a painful opening day of the National County Meet for host Grand Gedeh County in football with a narrow defeat at hands of Maryland County. Dominic Jlateh Lone goal was enough to inflict pain on supporters of Grand Gedeh at the Albert T. White Stadium in Zwedru City. 64 minutes in the match Roland Jellue of Grand Gedeh shot hit the crossbar to the disbelief of the home team fans. Grand Gedeh fought to get the equalizer but Coach Moore boys were composed to the end to ensure they secure all three points. In the kickball match it was a homeless draw between Grand Gedeh and Maryland County after five entertaining inns.