… Den Amstel venue for impending showdown

EIGHT exciting matches will highlight the penultimate day of action in this year’s Hamilton Green 9-a-side Inter-Ward/ Village KO Cup which resumes today, at the Den Amstel Community Centre ground.

According to co-ordinator Lennox Arthur, fans are certain to get their money’s worth judging from the quality of teams left in the competition, and predicting who will survive tonight’s round is causing a headache among the pundits.
In the opening encounter, at 18:00hrs, Zeelugt tackle Charlestown and many feel that this game is the perfect start for the night’s proceedings.

This clash will be followed by the game between Sophia and Central Mackenzie, before Mahaica and Mahaicony square off for not only a place in the next round, but also bragging rights.
Goed Fortuin then collide with Wales, before Crane and Sara Lodge take to the field for their matchup.

West Demerara’s Pouderoyen then look to repel the challenge of visiting Newtown Kitty, before another team from the West Side entertain Timehri.
In the final game of the evening, hosts Den Amstel face Soesdyke with the home support anticipated to be vociferous, especially with a spot for the finals at stake.
Meanwhile, cash prizes in excess of $700 000 and lots of prizes, including the coveted first prize of $400 000 and the championship trophy, compliments of the Ministry of Citizenship, are up for grabs.

The runners-up will be awarded $200 000 and trophy through the goodwill of John Fernandes Ltd, while third- and fourth-place finishers will receive $60 000 and $40 000 respectively along with the Techno Mills and Courtney Benn Construction Services trophies in that order.

Top finishers will receive hampers compliments of Ricks & Sari Industries, while the Highest Goalscorer will walk away with a Lazy Boy Chair courtesy of A.H&L Kissoon and a Dinette Set compliment of China Trading.

The Most Valuable Player will be awarded a special prize from Techno Mills.
Among the other sponsors on board are: IPA, Alfro Alphonso, Sattaur Gafoor, Ansa McAl, Top Brandz Distributors, MACORP, Starr Computers, Cummings Electrical, Ready Mix, BK International and New Thriving Restaurant.