Capital FC face challenge of Milerock for $1M first prize

$1M and bragging rights will be at stake tonight when the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) organised Banks DIH/ Jain Signs Club final takes place from 22:00hrs at the Retrieve Hard Court.

The clash between red-hot Capital FC and Milerock will see the runners up grabbing $500,000 and will be preceded by the third-place playoff game from 21.00hrs
That game, between Botafago and Haynes and Lewis Winners Connection will see the winner collecting $200,000 and the losers $100,000.

The championship battle will be stiff with Capital FC entering the final after a 14-10 OT victory over Botafago and must be favoured, having one of the most dangerous scorers in Tyric McAllister in their side.

McAllister will be the player to watch after his nine-goal strike in the semifinal.

Throughout their campaign however, Capital FC has proven that there are many more players who can find the back of the nets: players like Andre Mayers, Emmanuel Atkins, Keon Sears, Mortimer Giddings (Jr.) who are in great form.

On the other hand, Milerock should not be taken lightly.

They can match their opponents once Colwyn Drakes is being featured.

He can be as lethal as any player seen in this tournament and therefore it will be a ding-dong battle.

Other capable players in Milerock’s lineup include Marcus Tudor, Jonah Simon, veteran Rawle Gittens and Allan Halley.

Much excitement is also expected when the third-place match brings together Botafago and Haynes and Lewis Winners Connection.

Botafago must be thinking of their loss after a 10-all score against Capital FC and Winners Connection are hoping to rebound from that 4-2 loss against Milerock, which they felt they were quite capable of winning.

Additionally, the organisers, UDFA, will be having two hampers as gate prizes, while there will be a Most Valuable Player and Best Goalkeeper awards on offer along with phone cards for lucky spectators. (Joe Chapman)