Grove Hi Tech and Herstelling Raiders battle for top spot today

THE inaugural CULT-sponsored East Bank Football Association Under-17 league is set to come to an exhilarating climax today at the Grove Playfield between the best teams, Grove Hi Tech and party-stoppers, Herstelling Raiders.
Grove, the only team not to have lost a game to date, following round robin play and their semifinal against Kuru Kururu Warriors, will be aiming to take the championship trophy but standing in their way are Herstelling who erased a two-goal deficit to tie the game against Agricola Red Triangle before going on to win via penalty kicks.
Inspirational captain and leading forward Seon Alfred will lead Herstelling’s quest for an upset win along with their custodian, National Under-17 player Quazim Yusuf. Grove are an experienced unit and will fancy their chances of coming out victors.
They boast the likes of the tournament’s leading marksman, National Under-17 forward Joel Dick, captain Mervin Squires, Kirk Cummings, Nicholy Matthews and Threvon Pluck among others.
Preceding the final would be the third place game from 12:00hrs between losing semifinalists, Agricola Red Triangle and Kuru Kururu Warriors.
Both teams have improved with every game and while not contesting the final, would still be aiming to finish the tournament on a high.
Representatives of the sponsors Continental Group of Companies, agents for CULT Energy Drink, are expected to witness today’s proceedings which will start at 12:00hrs. The presentation of prizes will follow the final.