Hamilton Green Inter-Ward Football reaches penultimate round

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 football tournament, 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 headaches among the pundits.
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 Mahaichony square off for both a place in the next round and for bragging rights. Goed Fortuin then collides with Wales, before Crane and Sara Lodge take to the field for their matchup.
West Demerara’s Pouderoyen would then look to repel the challenge of visiting Newtown Kitty, before another team from the West Side entertains Timehri.
In the final game of the evening, hosts Den Amstel would entertain East Bank/ Soesdyke, with the home support anticipated to be vociferous, especially with a spot for the finals at stake.
Meanwhile, prize monies 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 runner-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 goal-scorer will walk away with a Lazy Boy Chair courtesy of A.H&L Kissoon and a Dinette Set compliments 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.