SLINGERZ Football Club yesterday were presented with their $1M for coming out on top of the West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) Vita Malt/Aqua Mist Water-sponsored knockout tournament which concluded on Boxing Day (December 26) at the Den Amstel Community Centre ground. 

The ‘West Side’ top club defeated Den Amstel 4-1 on penalty kicks after finishing regulation and extra time on 1-1.
With the win, Slingerz FC kept their two-year unbeaten run in the WDFA intact while strengthening their hold on football in the region 3 area.
Den Amstel received $500 000 while Pouderoyen who defeated Uitvlugt 3-1 in the third place playoff, went home with $300 000. Uitvlugt collected $200 000 for their effort.

President of the WDFA Nigel Garraway thanked the tournament’s sponsor (Banks DIH) for trusting in his Association and believing that they could’ve executed the competition which he deemed a success.

Aqua Mist Water Brand Manager Errol Nelson lauded the WDFA for a well run tournament while Vita Malt Manager Clayton McKenzie spoke of the competition’s high energy which he said had a lot to do with the excellent support it received by the people on the ‘West Side’.

The tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) Devon Millington and Best Goal Keeper Joao Filho, both of Slingerz FC, were also rewarded.