West Side Masters created the biggest upset on the opening day of the Hamilton Green 9-a-side Inter-Ward Football Championship, eliminating home side Den Amstel yesterday.
Locked 2-2 at the end of regulation time, the veteran outfit stunned the large crowd that gathered at the Den Amstel ground, securing the result 6-5 on sudden death penalty kicks.
With the win, West Side Ballers sealed their berth to the round of 16 stage. Meanwhile Uitvlugt, Pouderoyen and Central Mackenzie were also among the teams to seal their place in the next round.
Uitvlugt made light work of Liliendaal compliments of a 2-0 score line. On the other hand, Pouderoyen squeaked past Lima Dam 2-1. Meanwhile, Central Mackenzie needled Mahaicony 1-0.
Also, Mahaica defeated Herstelling via walkover. The tournament continues on Sunday at the same venue.
Winner of the event will pocket $400,000, while the second, third and fourth place finisher will collect $200,000, $60,000 and $40,000 respectively.
Among the sponsors on board are Alfro Alphonso, IPA, Sattaur Gafoor, Ansa McAl, Top Brandz Distributors, MACORP, Cummings Electrical, Ready Mix, BK International and New Thriving Restaurant.
