The Guyana Police Force (GPF) and Riddim Squad became the latest teams to qualify for the quarterfinal round in the Mayor’s Cup Football Championship, defeating Camptown and Beavers respectively yesterday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground.
The lawmen swept past fellow Campbellville-based unit Camptown by a 3-0 scoreline. With the first half failing to separate the teams, GPF broke the deadlock four minutes into the second period as Keiron Boston scored.
The burly forward made it 2-0 to seal his double as he found the back of the net in the 60th minute. The win was sealed three minutes onward as Lerone Charles etched his name on the scorer’s sheet.
On the other hand, Mocha-based outfit Riddim Squad defeated West Demerara unit Beavers FC via walkover. Up to press time, Santos was slated to lock horns with West Demerara heavyweight Pouderoyen FC and West Ruimveldt giant Western Tigers was programmed to tackle West Demerara side Den Amstel.
Winner of the event will receive $700,000 and the championship trophy compliments of Aruwai resort while the runners-up will pocket the package of $300,000 and ANSA McAl trophy. On the other hand, the third-placed finisher will receive $200,000 and the corresponding John Fernandes titled trophy while the fourth-placed unit will receive the package of $100,000 and the Ministry of State accolade.
Similarly, the victorious side will receive hampers donated by Ricks and Sari. On the individual side, the event’s top scorer will walk away with a three-piece suite compliments of AH&L Kissoon Furniture Store.
