WDFA Mash Cup kicks off Friday with doubleheader

The West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) sanctioned Den Amstel Mash Cup will kick-off on Friday  with a doubleheader at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora.

In the opening fixture at 18:00hrs, defending champion Pouderoyen will oppose Stewartville. In the feature contest at 20:00hrs, Den Amstel will face-off with Wales from 20:00hrs.

The other two matches of the tournament will pit Eagles FC against Young Achievers and Uitvlugt Warriors against Golden Warriors. Pouderoyen emerged as the victor of last year’s edition after defeating Uitvlugt 7-6 on sudden death penalty kicks.

Winner of the tournament will pocket $200,000 and the championship trophy while the runner-up will receive $100,000 and the corresponding accolade. The third and fourth placed teams will receive $75,000 and $50,000 apiece and the corresponding trophy.

Individual prizes will be awarded to the Most Valuable Player (MVP), Highest Goal Scorer (HGS), Best Goalkeeper, Most Disciplined Team and the Best Coach.