Sizzling action anticipated when final 8 thrash it out

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

The fight to see who will be left standing for a chance to grab a slice of the more than $700,000 prize money on offer begins in earnest tomorrow night when play in this year’s Hamilton Green 9-a-side Inter-Ward/ Village KO Cup resumes at the Den Amstel Community Centre ground on the West Coast of Demerara.
Eight exciting matches will highlight the penultimate day of action, with home team Den Amstel set to headline the proceedings when they clash with Soesdyke in the final game of the night.
Co-ordinator Lennox Arthur, commenting on the tournament to date, said it has gone well, and he expects another night of lively action as teams attempt to position themselves to be in the fray for the finals, set for Sunday, December 2, at the same venue.
“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 headaches among the pundits,” Arthur related.
In the opening encounter, at 18:00hrs, Zeelugt tackles Charlestown, and many feel 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 a place in the next round, not to mention 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 Uitvlugt, another team from the West Side, face Timehri.
In the final game of the evening, hosts Den Amstel entertain East Bank Soesdyke, with the home support anticipated to be loud, especially with a spot for the finals at stake.
The coveted first prize of $400,000 and the championship trophy, compliments of the Ministry of Citizenship, must be the focus of all the teams remaining in the competition.
The runner-up will be awarded $200,000 and a 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 goal-scorer 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.