Grove Hi Tech will clash with Timerhi Panthers this Sunday, January 12, in the lone semi-final encounter when the action winds down on several weeks of pulsating football in the East Bank Football Association/Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCY&S) football tournament at the Grove Playfield, East Bank Demerara.
The winner of that encounter will then face off with Kuru Kururu Warriors, who benefitted from a bye, for championship honours on a date to be announced, while Diamond United and Soesdyke Falcons will clash for the fourth place spot.
When action continued last Sunday at the same venue, Kuru Kururu Warriors triumphed over Diamond United FC 4-3 on penalty kicks. The two teams battled to a 3-3 stalemate at the end of the first session and then to a 5-5 finish at the end of regulation time which necessitated a penalty shoot out to establish the winners.
Contributing to the winners’ tally during regulation time were Ryan Scott in the 25th, 38th and 75th minute, Nandy Johnson (65) and Cordel Johnson (85). Diamond United’s regulation time goals came from Nathaniel Paul in the 10th, 15th and 60th minute, Daniel Angoy (20) and Shawn Angoy (78).
The first to fourth place finishers as well as the Most Valuable Player will all receive beautiful trophies donated by the Ministry of Sport. President of the East Bank Football Association Wayne Francois is coordinating activities.