Champion to be decided on Sunday

Hamilton Green 9-a-side Inter-Ward/ Village KO Cup…

– Den Amstel CC venue for final

Following weeks of exciting clashes, this year’s Hamilton Green 9-a-side Inter-Ward/Village KO Cup is expected to conclude with riveting action when the final is played tomorrow at the Den Amstel Community Centre ground on the West Side.
In the fixtures, Sophia are set to take on Newtown, Kitty in what is anticipated to be a scorching affair that would set the tone for the rest of the evening. Sophia will be led by the Smith combination of Ernie, Peter and Simon, along with Jason Clarke; while Newtown, Kitty’s charge for victory will be spearheaded by Pernell Schultz, Anthony Sancho, Steffon Reynolds and Simeon Moore.
Central Mackenzie then go up against Mahaica, and this encounter should see the former start as firm favourites to advance, with their hopes being pinned on solid performances coming from players such as Seon Barrett, Marvin Sullivan, Orlanzo

Thurman and Emanuel Atkins. Mahaica’s chances of progressing will depend heavily of the wizardry of Michael Amsterdam, Kurt Roberts, Quincy Holder, Ewart Abel and Troy Morris.
Charlestown then square off against Mahaicony, and it would be almost suicidal to bet against the Georgetown juggernauts, who will be led by the tournament’s top goal scorer Jamal Cozier, whose efforts would be supplemented by the likes of Devon Charles, Kareem Knights and Curtez Kellman.
Mahaicony, having in their lineup players of the calibre of Ruel Chester, Kenroy D’ Aguiar, Jason Wronge and Mark Roberts, will no doubt be aiming to register a huge upset against the star-studded Charlestown team.
Uitvlugt and Crane will then face each other in an All West Demerara affair for a place in the last four. Uitvlugt’s most popular ball weaver, Trayon Bobb, will most likely be excited at the prospect of producing a sizzling performance for his side, and it is virtually certain that top players Seon Bobb, Keon Duke and Daniel Floy will be sharing his ambition.
Crane’s quest to stun what is anticipated to be a large turnout will rest on the shoulders of Kwesi Henry, Jamal Mounter, Taylor Wharton and Oswin Boyce.
The Ministry of Citizenship has sponsored the first prize of $400,000 and the winning trophy, while John Fernandes Ltd has done likewise for the losing finalist with a prize of $200,000 and a trophy.
The Highest Goal scorer and Most Valuable Player will each collect gifts, compliments of China Trading and A.H. & L Kissoon Limited. They will also receive trophies donated by Javon Dazzell.
Among the other sponsors on board this event are: Courtney Benn Construction Services, Techno Mills, IPA, Alfro Alphonso, Sattaur Gafoor, ANSA McAL, Top Brandz Distributors, MACORP, Starr Computers, Cummings Electrical, Ready Mix, B.K International, New Thriving, E-Networks, NaMilCo, Sleep In, Comfort Sleep and E.C Vieira Investments.
Before the football fireworks begin, there will be three winner-take-all exhibition matches that will see the winning teams receive $25,000 and a trophy. In the fixtures, hosts Den Amstel tackle Soesdyke for the cash and trophy sponsored by MACORP. In the next encounter, Goed Fortuin square off with Timehri for the cash and trophy sponsored by Sterling Products Ltd; while the other engagement pits Pouderoyen against Liliendaal for the cash and trophy sponsored by Muneshwers Ltd.