Hamilton Green’s Round of 16 showdowns set for this weekend

Mar 10, 2026 Sports

– Black Pearl, Pouderoyen, Liliendaal, Mahaica to play for quarterfinal’s spots

Part of Friday night’s action! Pouderoyen ‘B’ holding Ann’s Grove to 3-0 defeat to advance to this weekend’s round-of-16.

Kaieteur Sports – The highly anticipated Hamilton Green Nine-a-Side Inter Ward/Village Football Championship is set to conclude its Round of 16 phase this weekend with eight exciting matchups scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at the Plaisance Ground.

Black Pearl stomps authority against Wash Bay Boys in 3-1 affair.

Following an action-packed opening round, 16 teams have successfully advanced to this crucial stage of the tournament as they battle for a place in March 22 eight-team finals and a shot at the 2026 title.

Among the teams progressing are West Side Alliance, Zeelugt, Buxton Stars, Golden Stars, Mocha, Victoria, Plaisance, Mahaica, Pouderoyen ‘A’, Beavers, Team Order and Discipline, Pouderoyen ‘B’, Black Pearl, Liliendaal, No. 1 All Stars and Melanie.

So far, the tournament has delivered thrilling football, featuring closely contested matches and a few surprising upsets. West Demerara teams have brought plenty of intensity to the competition, while East Coast sides have also demonstrated their effectiveness in the fast-paced nine-a-side format. As the competition enters its decisive stage, the stakes are now higher, with each team determined to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.

A recap of last Friday’s matches saw Black Pearl registering a comfortable 3–1 victory over Wash Bay Boys, ending the newcomers’ campaign early in the championship. In another encounter, Pouderoyen ‘A’ and Young Warriors battled to a 1–1 draw before Pouderoyen edged ahead 2–1 on penalty kicks to advance.

Liliendaal experienced a similar outcome in their clash against the University of Guyana, progressing after winning on penalties following a 1–1 stalemate. Meanwhile, Ann’s Grove suffered a 3–0 defeat to Pouderoyen ‘B’, as the West Side powerhouse kept a clean sheet against their East Coast opponents.

Melanie and Team Order and Discipline also moved on to the next round after both recording identical 2–1 victories over Team Hamonie and Beterverwagting respectively. In one of the night’s biggest surprises, Espanyol fell to the Mahaica side 3–1. Mocha also secured their place in the Round of 16 after receiving a walkover.

Action resumes on Saturday, March 14, with West Side Alliance facing Pouderoyen ‘A’ at 7:00 pm for the first quarterfinal berth. Zeelugt will then battle Beavers in the second match of the night, followed by Team Order and Discipline taking on Buxton Stars. Golden Stars will close out Saturday’s fixtures against Pouderoyen ‘B’.

Sunday’s lineup promises equally exciting contests. Mocha will go up against Black Pearl in the opening match, while host Plaisance face Liliendaal in the second encounter. No. 1 All Stars will then clash with Victoria before Melanie and Mahaica bring the Round of 16 action to a close to determine the final eight teams advancing in the tournament.

The championship is being made possible through the support of several corporate sponsors, including Toolsie Persaud Ltd, ENet, Gafoors, John Fernandes Ltd, Pegasus Hotel Guyana, Cummings Electrical

Company Ltd, Correia and Correia and the Guyana Police Force Office of the Commissioner of Police, along with numerous other supporters.

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