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(Kaieteur News) – Botafago FC and Capital FC recorded contrasting wins as they set the stage for an East versus West of Linden final in the Upper Demerara Football Association’s fourth Banks DIH futsal Christmas tournament, set for New Year’s Night in Linden.
Botafago crushed Blueberry Hill United 7-3, but Capital FC overcame Topp XX 3-2 and they now face each other for the top $1M prize at stake.
Malachi Todd and Donovan Francis were double scorers in that victory for Botafago, who after a 4-2 first half lead would romp home winners 7-3, as the single strikes came from Jamal Haynes, Sherwin Caesar and Shane Haynes.
For the losers, Roydell Arthur, Shaka Lewis and Rydell Arthur each had one goal.
The second semifinal was more competitive with Capital FC reaching the final after a struggle with Topp XX to emerge winners by a 3-2 scoreline.
Devonte Tappin led the way for the victorious Capital FC side with their first goal, while Emmanuel Atkins and Orlanzo Thorman got the second and third goals.
Topp XX’s top shot was Ryan Arthur, who got the brace in that loss.
On New Year’s Night the final between Botafago and Capital FC will be preceded by the third-place playoff match between the losing semifinalists Topp XX and Blueberry Hill United.

Botafago’s scorers, from left, Jamal Haynes, Shane Haynes, Malachi Todd and Sherwin Caesar. Missing is Donovan Francis.
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