Tigers, Conquerors reach last four

Sheldon Holder

Western Tigers and Fruta Conquerors joined Pele FC and Slingerz in the semi-final stage of the Mayor’s Cup knockout football tournament after securing hard-fought wins over Ann’s Grove and Georgetown Football Club (GFC) respectively on Sunday.

Played at the GFC ground, Bourda, Western Tigers defeated the East Coast of Demerara unit 3-0 in extra time after a 0-0 score. Similarly, the Tucville giants defeated the home side by a 2-0 score line in extra time after the regulation interval ended 0-0.

The victorious sides will now face off tomorrow in the semi-final round at the same venue. Unable to penetrate the backline of