WESTERN Tigers were presented officially with their winnings and trophy on Monday evening after winning the second Limacol Round-Robin Knockout Football competition.
At a simple presentation ceremony held at the Brandsville Hotel, Campbellville, the Tigers, along with the second-placed finishers Police, Winners Connection, the third-place team and Santos, were given their accolades,
Petra Organisation co-Director Troy Mendonca during brief remarks said, “Petra Organisation has seen the staging and conclusion of another effective event which is the hallmark of the organisation,” adding that this is their contribution to the sporting fraternity and the society as a whole.
“We would like to express thanks to the Limacol brand, GT Beer brand, Star Party Rentals, Trophy Stall, GFF, Guyana Football Referees Council, the clubs, the players, fans, administrators of GFC, Leonora, Victoria and MSC ground,” he added.
Banks DIH Communications Officer Troy Peters said, “We are extremely proud to be a part of the event. At the start we had anticipated that it would be a success and we saw it happen.”
The Tigers picked up the title after needling the Guyana Police Force (GPF) 1-0 via a Colin Nelson strike at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground, Bourda on March 4.
Thanks to Nelson, the team was $500 000 and a trophy richer with the boys in blue taking the runners-up trophy and $300 000.
Winners Connection copped the third place package of $200 000 and a trophy, after defeating Santos 5-3 on penalty kicks in the third-place playoff with the later collecting $100 000 and a trophy.
On the individual side of the presentation, Philip Rowley of Western Tigers was adjudged the Most Valuable Player (MVP) while teammate Troy Carrington copped the Best Goalkeeper award.
Quincy Holder of GPF collected the Highest Goalscorer (4 goals) accolade.