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Determined Kwakwani Strikers look to upstage GFC
– Blueberry Hill take on foreigners C/bean United
After an impressive opening night last Sunday, play in the Annual Banks Beer / GFA Knockout Cup continues this evening with a double header, at the GCC ground, starting from 18:00hrs.
Terrence Lewis
Shad Fernandes
In the opening fixture, Blueberry Hill FC takes on Caribbean United at 18:00hrs and that will be followed by the feature clash between GFC and Kwakwani Strikers from 20:00 hrs.
Both games promises to be scorching affairs and fans just as they did on Sunday are being urged to get to the venue early.
The ‘Bourda Blues’ versus Kwakwani Strikers has all the traits of being a sizzling affair with both teams known for their never-say-die mind-set.
GFC will start at a distinct disadvantage, having now had the opportunity to play for the first time in this year’s competition, while Kwakwani Strikers will obviously be a well-oiled unit, winning back-to-back games to make it to the main draw.
They showed enough grit and determination in both of their previous encounters, winning 1-0 against Banks All Stars in the first game and them coming from behind to defeat a youthful Eagles United 3-2 in an overtime thriller.
Once again, they will be relying on the services of Norville Adrian, Joshawn Thom and Ronald Christopher to bolster their chances of advancing.
On the other hand, GFC, a team that is used to playing against some of the best teams in the City will be looking to notch up a win and progress further into the competition.
Players such as former national player Terrence ‘Old Head’ Lewis, Shad Fernandes, Cardel Tudor and Teshawn Blackman will have to get rid of the body rust very early if they are to get past a usually determined Kwakwani Strikers unit.
Not much is known about the quality of the other encounter between Blueberry Hill and Caribbean United, but a source close to the Organisers revealed that this matchup could supercede the feature game in terms of excitement.
The source stated that the Caribbean United team is largely made up of Guyanese players residing in Barbados, and while not much is known about the composition of the Region 10 team, it is widely acknowledged that that community possesses players with a high calibre of skills.
The Organisers have asured that all systems are in place for the matches to be played inspite of the weather.
The tournament carries prize monies in excess of $9million and is expected to conclude on January 1 with matches being played, at the GCC ground.
The winning team will receive $4Million, runner-up- $2.5M, 3rd place-$1.5M and 4th place-$1M with outstanding individual performances to benefit from additional incentives, while there will be giveaways for fans.
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