Defending champions Uitvlugt will oppose Den Amstel in the semi-final of the annual West Demerara Football Association/ Josiah Memorial Champ-ionships following a 4-2 quarterfinal win over Wales FC Friday at the Den Amstel Community ground.
Uitvlugt, the league champions of the region, fell behind in the 20th minute when Kester Alleyne netted. Alleyne received a pass from the left side of the penalty box and easily slammed his shot past the goalkeeper.
However, the lead proved to be short-lived as Jamal Harvey equalised 10 minutes later placing his effort to the right of the custodian, after collecting a pass from Trayon Bobb inside the centre of the penalty area.
Bobb made his presence felt once more in the 35th minute to hand the titlist the lead. He skipped past three defenders whilst cutting in from the left side and finished under the advancing shot-stopper.
Sibling Seon Bobb was next to pen his name on the scorer’s sheet three minutes later, lashing his effort into the back of the net after pouncing on a loose ball inside the box sparked by a left side cross.
Upon the resumption, (Trayon) Bobb completed a deserved double in the 47th minute, striking the ball with the outside of his right foot from inside the 18-yard box past the goalkeeper after collecting a pass from his brother.
Wales eventually recorded a consolation goal in the 67th minute when Kurt Garrett converted a penalty kick. The matchup between Uitvlugt and Den Amstel will occur at a date to be announced.
The home side sealed their berth to the final four section following a 5-0 win over Stewartville on Wednesday at the same venue.
Meanwhile, 2016 losing finalist Pouderoyen earned their place in the semifinal stage, edging Golden Warriors 1-0 to seal a showdown with Young Achievers at 18:00hrs in the always tense ‘Pouderoyen Derby’.
Ashley Harding separated the two sides with a moment of brilliance in the 53rd minute, unleashing a 35 yard thunderbolt from the right side of the field into the left corner, following a throw in from Kevin Humphrey.
The impending match was made possible after Young Achievers edged Eagles 3-2 in the quarterfinal round.
Winner of the tourney will walk away with $200,000 and the championship with the second, third and fourth place finishers will pocket $100,000, $75,000 and $50,000 respectively.
