Defending champs seek first win; spot in knockout phase

Winless since the beginning of the Petra Organization/Courts Pee football tourney, defending champs St. Pius will attempt to secure their spot in the knockout stage when they faceoff with F.E. Pollard today at the Thirst Park ground.

Sitting third in the group with two points following goalless draws in their opening two games against J.E. Burnham and St. Angeles, St. Pius will need an improved team showing if they are to overcome the high scoring Kitty-based institution at 10:45hrs.

F.E. Pollard currently sits second in the group on three points from one win and a loss. They, however, will fancy their chances of securing a positive result following their 6-0 hammering of derby rivals J.E. Burnham and will look to their top scorer Quincy Williams with three goals to lead from the front.

The defending champs’ guaranteed progression may also be complicated by the St. Angeles and J.E. Burnham fixture also at 10:45hrs. St. Angeles currently head