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Mayors Cup Final to be intense tonight
The finale of the Mayors Cup knock-out football competition is anticipated 
to be an electrifying affair
today at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) when two top teams, Worthmanville and West Ruimveldt clash for the top prize of $500,000.
The third-place playoff will be no different when West Ruimveldt Estate and Bourda, the two losing semifinalist’s face off at 21:00hrs.
Coordinator of the tournament, Lennox ‘Cross Eye’ Arthur, disclosed that two exhibition games will set the tone for the night; Brave Hearts of Sophia comes up against Kuru Kururu Warriors and Rastafari Patriarchs match skills with GFC Masters. Additional lights to illuminate the venue as well as adequate seating will also be provided for fans.
The finals which have a Fruta Conquerors and Western Tigers based line-up will see the Tigers attempting to claw and conquer their prey as early as possible since they know what the Fruta boys (Wortmanville) can do.
Western Tigers (West Ruimveldt) will be spearheaded by Dwayne Alli, Devon Millington, Phillip Rowley, Nedd Fraser, Sherman David, Orville Milton, Jerome Richardson, Raul Giles and Ryan Adolph.
Conquerors’ challenge will be lead by Pernell Shultz, Eon Alleyne, Colin Edwards, Dellon Williams, Joshua Brown, Paul Daniels, Royan Morrison, Jahall Greaves, Dwayne Lawrence and Suriname based Jermaine Brown.
A keen battle, as is the case whenever these two sides collide is anticipated which will bring the curtain down on an exciting tournament.
In the third-place match-up, Bourda’s challenge will be will centre around striker Roy Stanton who scored in the quarter-finals, Keshawn Blackman, Keon Solomon, Allan Spence and Ronell McClean.
West Ruimveldt’s aim to topple their opponents will be led by the Pedro brothers (Hubert and Micheal), Michael Oie, Stellon David and Randolph Morrison.
At stake in the championship game is the Banks DIH top prize of $500,000 while Digicel second prize of $250,000 will be awarded to the loser.
Beepat and Sons is the sponsor of the $150,000 for the team finishing third while the Guyana Beverage Company provided the $100,000 fourth prize.
Several other corporate entities have also contributed to the success of the tournament including MACORP, John Fernandes Ltd, Nazar Mohamed of Mohamed’s Enterprise, Lombard Street, CIDI, General Equipment Guyana Ltd, New Thriving Restaurant, Sterling Products and Courtney Benn Construction Company.
The Tournament Coordinator is urging all fans to come out and support their respective teams while expressing sincere gratitude to all the sponsors, big and small, for their assistance in ensuring the tournament was a reality.
Meanwhile, individual awards will be presented to the outstanding players; the MVP will win a trip to Kaieteur Falls compliments of Roraima Airways and a Lazy Boy recliner from AH&L Kissoon Furniture Store. The highest goal scorer will be awarded a $20,000 gift voucher from Keishar’s. Leading in the goal tally so far is Anthony Sancho with 4 followed by Desford Williams, Pernell Schultz and Hubert Pedro all with 3 and in with a chance of increasing that tally.
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