With only a draw needed to secure the championship, league leaders Uitvlugt will battle third placed rival Pouderoyen FC tomorrow at the Den Amstel ground, in the West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) Senior League.
Uitvlugt currently sit on 25 points heading into their final game, and will be in a confident mood following their 2-1 win over traditional foe Den Amstel in the prior round. On the other hand, it’s the penultimate fixture for Pouderoyen, who have 20 points, and desperately need a victory to keep their championship hopes alive
Analysis of the showdown illustrates it will be a matchup of the statistical giants as both teams are ‘head and shoulders’ above the pack in both the offensive and defensive categories. In terms of the numbers, Uitvlugt is the more balanced side. Offensively they have racked up 30 goals in their previous nine fixtures at an average of 3.33 goals per match. This is the second best record in the event. Defensively, the league leader stands atop the pile, with only three goals conceded, at a rate of 0.333 goals per match.
Pouderoyen’s 32 goals in eight matches leads the league. On the defensive end, the experienced unit sits second on the charts, with eight goals allowed, at a rate of one goal per contest. In the early contest at 13:30hrs, sixth placed Eagles will lock horns with ninth positioned Beavers FC.
