A RIVETING final is anticipated when the Brooklyn X2 Linden Inter-ward final is played tonight as Silvercity/Valley Combined face the might of Blueberry Hill at 21:00hrs for $400 000 while the losing semifinalists Christianburg and Amelia’s Ward battle for third spot from 19:00hrs at the Mackenzie Sports Club ground.
Marlon Washington, coordinator of this tournament, said after a long break due to the Linden Town Week activities, all systems are in place for the final which should bring out fans from across Linden to witness a highly anticipated battle, not only for the cash and trophies at stake, but also for bragging rights.
Blueberry Hill pounded Amelia’s Ward 4-2 to reach this final as Randy Small executed two breathtaking fee kicks which scored, to dent all hopes the Amelia’s Ward side had of reaching the final.
Small will spearhead the Blueberry Hill side along with Renee Gibbons and national player Clive Nobrega, who is back from national duty.
Their opponents Silvercity/Valley Combined are looking to take top honours after they eliminated a strong Christianburg side 2-1 and their main hopes to bring them glory will hinge on the likes of Oswald Benjamin, Lloyd ‘De De’ Gilbert and Leon ‘Woody’ Clement.
In the third place match Amelia’s Ward will seek to make amends for their loss to Blueberry Hill and score a consolation win, but they will have to get past a resurgent Christianburg side who will bring along their strong supporters to urge them past the Ward side.
This will be an East versus West match and from all indications the football fans will be treated to top class football this evening.
All this has been made possible by solid sponsorship from Ansa McAl Trading through its Stag Beer brand while Star Party Rentals, Mohammed’s Jewellery and Petra Organisation have also chipped in with the Georgetown business support.
Not to be outdone are the sponsors from Linden including the bauxite firm BOSAI Minerals Group (Guyana) Inc, Bella’s Lumber Yard, JACS Snackette and Hotel, Snooks’ Variety Store and Germane and Sons Grocery.
Several door prizes for lucky patrons and trophies and cash incentives are on offer for the participating teams tonight. (Joe Chapman)
