Fruta Conquerors opposes Santos while the Guyana Police Force [GPF] tackles Guyana Defence Force [GDF] this evening in the semi-final round of the Guyana Football Federation [GFF] Year-end Championship at the Georgetown Football Club [GFC] ground, Bourda.
Fruta Conquerors and Santos will commence the evening’s proceedings from 18:30hrs. The Tucville have brushed aside all opposition in their quest for the title. They have recorded 4-0 victories over Buxton Stars and Milerock to seal their berth in the final four section. The responsibility of securing a place in the final will fall on the shoulders of Vurlon Mills, Quincy Adams, Jahaal Greaves, Ryan Hackett and Eon Alleyne.
On the other hand, Santos stormed into the semi-final round after elimination champion Den Amstel 3-0 in the quarterfinal. Prior to the aforesaid result, Santos also bested Eagles 4-0. They will now look to the likes of Kester Jacobs, LaVaughn Ennis and Marcus Wilson to secure another positive outcome.
Meanwhile, the feature contest will be resumption of a fierce rivalry as the lawmen face-off with army from 21:00hrs.
GPF commenced their campaign with a 6-2 thrashing of Timehri Panthers. This was followed by a hard-fought 2-1 win over Western Tigers. They hopes of advancing to the championship match will depend on the quintet of Daniel Wilson, Trayon Bobb, Pernel Schultz, Trevon Lythcott and Jamal Harvey.
However their opponent are a battle tested outfit following a 5-0 win over Mainstay Stars and a 2-1 result over Buxton United. The task ahead will require a similar performance from the trident of Benjamin Opara, Olvis Mitchell and Colin Nelson if they are to progress.
The team emerging the winner on January 1st, 2020 will be rewarded with two million dollars and the championship trophy, with the losing finalist pocketing one million. The third and fourth place finishers will receive $500,000 and $250,000 respectively and the corresponding accolade.
Sponsors of the event include Pegasus Hotel, MACORP, BACIF, THAG, MVP Sports, E.C. Vieira Investments, HJ Entertainment, Impressions and NAMILCO.
