The round of 16 section in the 2019 edition of the Hamilton Green 9-a-side Inter-Ward Football Championship commences today at the Den Amstel Community Centre ground.
In the opening matchup, Timehri Panthers will oppose Vreed-en-Hoop in the opening matchup at 15:00hrs, with Soesdyke engaging DeKinderen at 15:30hrs.
In the third fixture, Mocha will tackle Liliendaal from 16:00hrs, while Pouderoyen will engage Bagotsville at 16:30hrs and Goed Fortuin battle Bourda Blues from 17:00hrs.
At 17:30hrs, Sophia will oppose Mahaicony, while Den Amstel face-off with Charlestown from 18:00hrs and Uitvlugt battles Zeelugt from 18:30hrs.
The subsequent winners of the aforementioned matches will advance to the quarterfinal round. Following the conclusion of the quarterfinal section, the semi-final round and eventual final will also be staged.
Winner of the annual tournament will pocket $300,000 and the John Fernandes trophy, with the second place finisher pocketing $100,000 and the Courtney Benn trophy.
On the other hand, the third and fourth place sides will collect $60,000 and $40,000 respectively and the corresponding Techno Mills and Ready Mix Trophies apiece.
Similarly, the eventual champion and runner-up will receive hampers compliments of Ricks& Sari Ltd.
On the individual side, the Most Valuable Player [MVP] will receive a Dinette Chair, with the Best Goalkeeper collecting a trophy donated by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Among the other sponsors on board are the National Sports Commission, Minister of State, Prime Minister, Minister of Legal Affairs, New Thriving Restaurant, Top Brandz, IPA, Sattaur Gafoor, Guyana Police Force, Michael Cummings Electrical, Alfro Alphonso & Sons, NAMlLCO, B.E.V. Investments, BK International, E.C. Vieira, Sparta Family, Starr Computers, Star Party Rentals, E-Networks and A.H. & L. Kissoon.
