–Knockout places on the line tonight

THE knockout spots of the Pinnacle Promotions-run Republic Classic Beach Football championship will be determined tonight when the final group stage matches are played at the Christianburg Community Centre ground in Linden.

After two nights of intense rivalry in the four-group stages, the claims for spots remain interestingly open.

Yesterday’s matches, which commenced at 18.30hrs, saw Young Kings oppose Coomacka Mines, before Hard Knocks took on Haynes Hardnose Ballers.

Kwakwani Warriors were also in competition against Underdogs, with Young Warriors meeting Coomacka Mines, Aroaima challenging Timehri Panthers, Golden Stars colliding with Hardnose Ballers and Dave and Celena matching skills with Underdogs.

In Group A, Turf Kings are leading on four points from two wins, ahead of Young Gunners who have two points after winning their lone game. Young Kings, having played two games and Coomacka Mines one, are still to record points.

Group B has joint leaders in Hard Knocks, with both teams having four points each. Hard Knocks having played two matches which they have won, are ahead of Hustlers who has two wins and a loss. They are followed by Haynes Hardnose Ballers with one loss and Golden Stars two losses.

Group C is led by Hi Stars who have four points from three matches, winning one, losing another and drawing another. Underdogs and Kwakwani Strikers are both on two points with Underdogs winning their lone game while Kwakani have two drawn results.

Group D leaders are Aroiama and Timehri Panthers jointly with four points. However, Aroiama has won their two matches played while the Panthers have won two and lost one. Kuru Kuru Warriors follow on two points with one win and two losses while Ituni have played three games without a win.