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Exciting semi-final match ups expected after thrilling finish to preliminaries
After many twist and turns in the second leg of the Trade Wind Tankers ‘True Champions’ Volleyball Tournament, the final four spots have been decided after the completion of the preliminary phase which ended last Saturday, at the National Gymnasium.
On a day which saw also saw the completion of matches from the previous stage, the final result was by no means a surprise as defending champions Young Achievers clinched the number one spot going into the semi-finals with a total of 291 points after winning the 2’s format and placing second in the fours and sixes.
Port Mourant Training School (PMTS) qualified in second position with 266 points, having won the 6’s, placed third in the 4’s and fifth in the 2’s while the third place spot went to Rollers with a total of 263 points placing third in the 6’s, fifth in the 4’s and second in the 2’s format.
The last semi-final spot went to hosts Castrol Strikers, who accumulated 257 points after winning the 4’s placing fifth in the 6’s and fourth in the 2’s. For winning the 2’s Achievers will receive $20,000 while Castrol will receive $20,000 for winning the 4’s and Young Achievers an additional $10,000 for placing second in the fours.
Finishing in fifth and sixth places were Port Mourant Jaguars and Lusignan teams that accumulated 252 and 167 points respectively.
This Saturday’s semi-final action will see Achievers and Castrol battle for a place in the final, while second place PMTS will take on their Berbice counterparts Rollers to determine the other team for the gold medal match up and a chance to cart off the top monetary prize of $80,000. Second place will receive $60,000, while third and fourth will receive $40,000 and $20,000 respectively.
The final will be played on the September 1 along with the third place playoff, at the National Gymnasium.
Meanwhile, action on Saturday commences at 15:00 hrs.
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