Republic Classic Beach Football: Remaining teams battle tomorrow night for semi-final spots

Kevin Ramnauth of Castrol handing over trophies to Collis Griffith of Pinnacle Promotions for the Republic Classic Beach Football tournament

It’s down to the final eight teams who will now battle for places in the semi-finals of the inaugural Pinnacle Promotions’ Group organised Republic Beach Football tournament, which takes place Saturday night at the Christianburg Community Centre Ground in Wismar, Linden.
Last Saturday, the eight qualifiers were determined after the results were Underdogs getting past Kwakwani Strikers 3-2, Aroaima were held to a 3-3 draw by Timehri Panthers, Coomacka Mines won when Young Kings failed to show, Haynes Hard Ballers knocked out Golden Stars 4-2, Underdogs eliminated Dave and Celena’s who did not turn up, Hard Knocks bettered Haynes Hard Ballers 4-3, and Young Gunners edged Turf Kings 4-3.
Those advancing to play in the knockout round were Hi Stars, Underdogs, Turk Kings, Haynes Hard Ballers, Aroaima, Timehri Panthers, Hard Knocks and Young Gunners.
Saturday night the fixtures read Hard Knocks against Timehri Panthers at 19:00h, Haynes Hard Ballers versus Aroaima from 20:00h, Hi Stars meet Young Gunners at 21:00h and the night cap brings Turk Kings and Underdogs together from 22:00h.
For this beach football competition, the sponsors on board are the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and sport, Farose Investments, ANSA McAL Trading under its Magnum Tonic and Lucozade brands, and GuyOil.