GFA ‘Banks Beer’ Cup – Riddim Squad, West Tigers roar into semi-finals

Western Tigers and Riddim Squad roared their way into the semi-finals of the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Banks Beer Cup, following their destructive performance on Saturday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) Ground on Saturday.Playing in the 5th edition of the GFA’s end of the year spectacle, Western Tigers made light work of former Champions Sunburst Camptown, defeating the Continental Group of Companies sponsored club 4 – 1.

Riddim Squad on the other hand, crushed Beacons 5 – 0 in a lopsided contest as the two teams now focus their attention to Tuesday’s Semi-final which will also be played at the GFC Ground.

Randolph Wagner recorded a hat-trick with his goals coming in the 30th, 62nd and 90th+1 minute respectively while Darren Benjamin netted in the 12th minute. On target for the losers was Jahaal Greaves (73rd minute).

Meanwhile for Riddim Squad, Sheldon Hope recorded a double in the 22nd and 75th minutes while Teon Jones, Kester Joseph and Sceyon Hope scored in the 30th, 47th and 77th minutes respectively.

With the win, Riddim Squad will now oppose Santos FC, while West Tigers come up against New Amsterdam in Tuesday’s semi-final, also set for the GFC Ground.

The winner of the GFA/Banks Beer Cup will take home $2M, second place $500,000, and third place $250,000.

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