Four top teams, two electrifying encounters as the Mayor’s Cup enters semifinal stage

Apr 02, 2013 Sports

Several weeks of exciting football will continue to climb to a delectable climax when Alpha United oppose Den Amstel shortly before Slingerz FC throws down the gauntlet against the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) in two mouth watering semifinal matches when action in the Mayor’s Cup football championship continues at the Georgetown Football Club ground Thursday evening next.
Alpha United had already etched its place in the semifinals Friday evening last shortly before a power outage forced an end to the proceedings leaving the Fruta Conquerors/GDF match still to be played.
This encounter was staged Sunday evening last and the GDF, through the efforts of Marlon Benjamin, who netted in the 32nd minute, eked out a 1 nil victory to move on to the semifinal stage against Slingerz, a team that has created many upsets and have managed to catch the eyes of the pundits.
The soldiers entered Sunday night’s game with positive signs and it was clear that they were seeking redemption.
The exchanges were fierce with the boys from the army displaying the usual rough brand of football that characterizes their game.
The game was fast paced and fortunes fluctuated with players from both teams attempting unsuccessful power shots from every angle.
There were also instances of skillful ball weaving that really entertained the medium sized crowd until Benjamin collected an offering from one of his teammates patrolling the left wing that landed square in front of Conqueror’s goal.
The dapper striker simply collected and tapped the ball to the left, even as the Conqueror’s goalie misread the play and dived to his right. The intense battle continued but the soldiers zealously preserved the advantage right up to the half time whistle.
The battle resumed at the start of the second session and during a keen tussle Conquerors lost the services of Trevon Lythcott after a ferocious tackle which the referee ruled was improper.
Hardly five minutes had elapsed when Eon Alleyne almost brought the situation to equilibrium. He weaved his way from halfway down the field and into the GDF’s berth and his dribbling tactics was a joy to behold.
Just when he reached near the opposition’s goal, he botched the opportunity after the Army’s defence formed alliances and stopped his advances.
Despite intensifying their efforts, the lads from Conquerors were unable to make that vital breakthrough and when the final whistle sounded, the soldiers and their fans erupted into celebrations.
The two semifinal encounters on Thursday evening next should provide the type of entertainment that will set the stage for the grand final three days later.

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