… Riveting action predicted
IF ever there was a reason to be at the National Gymnasium, tonight’s opening of the inaugural Guinness Cage/Three Peat Promotions Indoor Competition gives the perfect motivation.
Following the forced postponement of the previously scheduled opening last Thursday, the organisers have decided to give back to the fans for their patience and understanding. They have planned sixteen matches for tonight, commencing at 19:00hrs.
All thirty-two teams will be in action this evening with the winners set to move forward to the round-robin stage, while the losers go home.
Among the top teams this evening are the upcoming Future Stars who have become fan favourites; Guyana’s most successful futsal team Sparta Boss who have a lot to prove following some lacklustre performances; West Front Road ‘Gold is Money, a rejuvenated team and in fine form and national Guinness champions Dave & Celena All Stars.
These teams are among the early favourites to win the tournament, but teams such as Albouystown ‘A’, West Demerara’s Showstoppers, Champion Boys from Agricola, Tiger Bay, Broad Street, Silver Bullets from the Mining Town of Linden, Sophia and Back Circle are all teams capable of turning all the early predictions upside down.
This is the first time that fans will get to see non-stop action with the ball being deemed dead only behind the goalline.
It is usually breathtaking stuff with end to end action and fitness will be tested to the maximum.
According to the organisers, team’s substitutes will have to be at the same skill and fitness levels for them to survive what is predicted to be a gruelling competition, with the right of being crowned inaugural champions a top priority.
Over $800 000 in cash prizes and trophies will be up for grabs with the winners set to receive $400 000 and the championship trophy, while second-, third- and fourth-placed finishers will take home $200 000, $100 000 and $50 000 along with trophies.
The other playing dates for the championship are August 31, September 2, 5, 7, 9 with the final set for September 16, at the same venue.
Among the other sponsors on board are: Star Party Rentals, Faye Joseph, Claude Geddes Recreational Sports Club, National Sports Commission (NSC), Windjammer International Hotel & Cuisine, Woodpecker Trophies & Sport, Y.K Investments & Pawn Shop, Henry Chase, Jai Signs, Trophy Stall of Bourda Market and John Fernandes Ltd.
