ALPHA United has Riddim Squad’s jugular vein on radar going into this evening’s final of the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Stag Beer Futsal final being staged at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.The word from the Alpha United camp is that `The Hammer’ would be coming out blazing at 21:30 hrs when the whistle blows to signal the start of the battle for the $400,000 first prize.
“Due to the rain, we have not had a chance to practice in two days. However, I can assure you that our guys are fully focused and psyched for this event. We have been playing undefeated so far and intend to finish the competition without a blemish,” coach Wayne `Wiggy’ Dover stated yesterday.
“We hope to be tested by Riddim Squad and we intend to test them. We have been in attack mode from the start and I would caution Riddim Squad to be prepared.” In order to remain undefeated Alpha has relied heavily on top marksman Dwight `AK’ Peters, Ronson Williams, Daniel Wilson and Chris Camacho.
Peters has netted seven times and is second in line on the tournament’s highest goal scorer list. Riddim Squad will look to the magic of Amos Ramsay, the tournament’s leading goal scorer, Orville and Dorville Stewart and Sherwin and Seon Hope to see them to victory.
The third place playoff would see Western Tigers versus Santos. Tonight’s final has gotten a shot in the arm with the announcement of several red-hot exhibition matches. The first will feature Ansa McAl led by Troy Cadogan, Nigel Worrel and John Maikoo coming up against Wartsila which would be captained by Aaron Fraser.
However, the match expected to be a crowd pleaser features a battle between two All Star teams. The organisers have put together teams representing East and West Georgetown to clash for a cash prize.
Team West is being headed by Hits and Jams founders Rawle Ferguson and Kerwin Bollers and includes Troy Mendonca of Guinness Bar, Frank `English’ Parris and former national cricketer Lennox Cush.

Presidential Advisor on Community Development Odinga Lumumba is Team West Manager/Coach. Team East would comprise, ace forward Manu Durant, Chris Barnwell and Lawrence `Sparrow’ Griffith. The competition is being sponsored by Hits and Jams, Ansa McAl and Elaine’s Ville.