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UDFA GT Beer semifinals on tonight at MSC ground
Winners Connection face Topp XX, Net Rockers oppose Silver Shattas
It’s a ding-dong affair tonight when the defending 
champions Federal Winners Connection will be challenged by a determined Topp XX side and Net Rockers face the upstarts Silver Shattas in semifinal clashes in this year’s Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) GT Beer third year-end soccer championship at the Mackenzie Sports Club ground.
To start the epic night’s proceedings at 6.15pm will be the clash involving the champions Winners Connection and Topp XX. This is a virtual final for some who may consider this clash to be one that can determine the eventual winner. That being said Topp XX know that they must be at their best to supplant this Winners Connection side which for the past two years have won this championship.
Their coach/ player Collie Hercules has decided to come off the bench to allow himself time to, most likely, finish the game, as he conserves on energy and watches his youthful bunch, hopefully, make an early impression. But this would mean the forward line of Shawn ‘Dash’ Daniels and Terrence Aaron being able to handle what the defence of Winners Connection will have to offer.
Also the midfield of Topp XX is strong with Hercules adding to the presence of starters Travis ‘Chicken’ Waterton, who is a solid player, Quacy Johnson and Ryan Noel, while their defenders are Monty Simon, Ruel Williams and Oswald Benjamin to name a few.
However, the champions are confident with their front line being led by the experienced Rawle ‘Boney’ Gittens and young Marmalaque Davidson, at midfield there will be the capable Keon Sears, Gary Thompson and Chris Young while the defence has veteran Marlon Maxius, upcoming Derrol Dainty and Linden Nicholson.
The second semifinal at 8.15pm brings together the Silver Shattas side which is still concerned about their fitness coming up against the running Net Rockers who demolished Milerock 5-1 in their last game.
While the Shattas have some talent this will be a testing for them and how they respond will determine the manner of the outcome of this important game.
They will rest their hopes on the courageous goalkeeper Kellon Adams who will have his work cut out; and just ahead of him leading the line of defenders is the Shattas captain Leon ‘Woody’ Clement. The midfield is centered around Jesse Waldron and the forward line is their most potent area with Rawlston Fraser, Colwyn David and Ronald Matthews taking care of business.
Net Rockers will spare no time in attacking this Shattas side and with the possible return of central defender Omeion Wills, along with Deshawn Joseph they will be assured of some steadiness in their play. Their schemers are Orande Wills and Jermain Fordyce and taking care of their offence going forward are Shane Luckie and Denzil Pryce. The Net Rockers coach ‘Ax-man’ Wills said no stones will be left unturned as they seek to reach the final, but at the same time they will attack with caution as they are not underrating any opponent. The final is set for Friday, January 1, 2016.
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