Mayor’s Cup Football Championships finals…Slingerz FC goes after Alpha United in highly anticipated thriller

Apr 07, 2013 Sports

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By Michael Benjamin  
Tonight is championship night and several weeks of competitive football will climax to a delectable finale when Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United FC and Slingerz FC square off in what is touted to be an action packed ‘don’t you dare miss it’ football affair when the finals of the Mayor’s Cup Football Championships kick off at the Georgetown Football Club ground tonight.

The pundits are divided over who will capture the spoils but the consensus seems to suggest an Alpha victory. However, both teams have inspired the confidence of their supporters and it seems as though the hungrier team will cart off the spoils.
Slingerz has been the team known for its many upsets of the more established teams and Alpha will be very circumspect and watchful. Dwain Jacobs need no introduction to football fans and seems to be at his peak after clinching the coveted MVP award in last year’s edition of the Kashif and Shanghai football extravaganza; he was then the Captain of the Buxton team.
The dapper striker has since joined with Slingerz and has already made his presence felt when he netted the first two goals for his team in its quarter final match against Sunburst Camptown. He was ably supported by Deon Alfred and Quasey McAulay who netted one goal each. Should these players work in tandem tonight Alpha will have to work doubly hard to get a hold of the coveted prize.
Slingerz’ Coach, Gordon ‘Ultimate Warrior’ Braithwaite is extremely confident of winning tonight’s game but is leaving nothing to chance. Les Charles Critchlow, another player from the winning K&S team last year, will be another useful player that could aid in an Alpha upset while Braithwaite will also depend on the likes of Kester Jacobs, Andre Hector and Joshua Browne to take him over the final hurdle.
There really is not much that could be said about Alpha that is not already known; that unit has proven beyond doubt that it has the resources and grit necessary for the bright lights and championship appetite.
“Awo’ Abrams is in fine form and has been a thorn in the side of many teams during the early stages of the competition. A dexterous striker, Abrams has proven beyond doubt that he can turn the tide for his team.
But he is not the only player that can turn the game in Alpha’s favour. Dwight Peters, a useful striker, has demonstrated his worth and is a joy to behold on the left flank. He has the appetite for goals but has not really been at the top of his game during earlier matches. Tonight might just be his night.

Of all the teams, Alpha has the most threatening line up with such power houses as Travis ‘Zorro’ Grant, Gregory ‘Jackie Chan’ Richardson, Philbert Moffat, Manasseh Primo, Andrew Murray and a host of others. However, football is played on the field and those players will have to demonstrate their skill there.
Earlier, Alpha’s Coach, Wayne ‘Wiggy’ Dover, in a pre-tournament analysis, had hinted that his team will cart off the spoils. However, he was quick to point out that his boys will be required to be at the top of their game on competition night.
Braithwaite exuded confidence saying that his boys are going all out for the victory. It is not the type of prognosis that should be taken lightly. What is certain is that whichever way the wind blows and whichever team wins, a ferocious battle awaits the thousands that are expected to grace the venue for what is undoubtedly a heated, action packed, no holds barred, affair where the winner will leave the field one million dollars richer and the runners up getting half that amount.
The Guyana Defense Force is already guaranteed the $300,000 after Den Amstel forfeited their chance to compete after their semi final game with Alpha ended controversially. The promoter has decided to fill the breach and the GDF will play Riddim Squad in an exhibition affair while New Amsterdam United will match skills with the Georgetown Football Club. These two matches are expected to be action packed and will put fans in the right mood for the grand finale.
Meanwhile, Giftland Office Max has put up a special prize for the Most Valuable Player while Ricks and Sari has donated hampers for each member of the winning team.
The player scoring the most goals will receive a microwave oven from Keishars and a mattress from A H&L Kissoons Ltd.
Several other corporate entities have teamed up to make the tournament a success including Two Brothers Gas Station, General Equipment Ltd, MACORP, Guyana Beverages Inc, CIDI, Mohammad’s Enterprise (Nazar Mohammad), Bakewell, M. Beepat & Sons, CBR Mining, Guyana Lottery, Digicel, GT&T and Ansa McAl.
The promoter has also decided to reduce the admission price from $1,500 to $1,000 so that more fans could witness the games. The first game starts at 18:00hrs sharp.

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