All systems and structures are in place for today’s quarter-final segment of the 10th Courts Pee Wee football competition, according to the organizer of the tournament, Troy Mendonca of the Petra Organisation.
Speaking to media operatives on Wednesday at a press conference held at the Brandsville Hotel, Prashad Nagar, Mendonca stated that the tournament, which is being staged at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue, is geared towards an exciting conclusion with quarterfinals taking centre stage, and that all systems are in place to ensure that is achieved.
He stated that the eight remaining teams have displayed quality moments throughout the tournament and that it is very hard to determine a winner as each team possesses the necessary talent to lay claim to the title.
Mendonca thanked the sponsors of the tournament, including the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport, which played a pivotal role in Potaro Primary participating in the competition.
Meanwhile, defending champion Enterprise will oppose Potaro at 12:00 hours; Redeemer will battle St. Stephen’s at 13:00 hours; West Ruimveldt will tackle Den Amstel at 14:00 hours; and Marian Academy will lock horns with St. Pius at 15:00 hours.
The winners will advance to the semi-finals with the losers competing in the 5-8 plate section.
The winner of the tournament will receive the championship trophy, gold medals and a pair of uniforms. Each player will also be presented with an electronic tablet.
The runners-up will collect a trophy, silver medals and six footballs. The third-place finisher will pocket a trophy and four footballs while the fourth-place side will walk away with a trophy.
On the individual side, a trophy and a pair of football cleats will be presented to the Most Valuable Player, the highest goal scorer and the best goalkeeper.
Quarterfinal Fixtures
Enterprise vs. Potaro: 12:00hrs
Redeemer vs. St. Stephen’s:13:00hrs
West Ruimveldt vs. Den Amstel: 14:00hrs
Marian Academy vs. St. Pius: 15:00hrs
