IE Out
Of President’s Cup
By Julu M. Johnson, Jr.
Invincible Eleven (IE) was on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 eliminated
from the ongoing President’s Cup.
The 2007 Premier League Champions saw their debut match turned into
disappointment by young but aggressive Roots FC.
The full time saw the two Premier League teams ending it 1-1 after IE
goalkeeper Melvin King failed to convert a penalty during the field of
play.
During the penalty shootout, Roots took the day after scoring three
shots against two for the Sunshine Yellow. Roots next meets LISCR FC.
Also on Wednesday, Earth Angels thrashed Determined Girls 12-0 in the
female category of the President’s Cup.
The reigning President’s Cup champions Mighty Barrolle will meet Gedi
& Sons on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS).
The President’s Cup began on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the Samuel
Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex in Paynesville, Tito United whipped
Antares Sisters 11-0 in game one involving female teams.
Later on, Gedi and Sons slimly dumped Watanga FC, whereas LISCR
crushed NPA Anchors 2-0 through Patrick Wleh alias ‘Ronaldinho’. The
tournament switched to the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS) with
another three matches, beginning with a 8-0 victory for Blanco ahead
of Kortie Invincible Eleven (IE) in the female category.
In the Premier League version, LPRC Oilers defeated Mark Professionals
2-1 before Mighty Blue Angels bowed to Liberia ’s Black Stars 2-3.
Twelve Premier League teams alongside six female teams are clashing
for fabulous prizes in the rejuvenated President’s Cup.
The games started after a parade that kicked off from the TB Annex
towards the SKD Sports Complex.
Ahead of the President’s Cup, the twelve Premier League clubs
collected US$500 each for preparations, while their female
counterparts took US$250 each.
The tournament’s champion in the male race would take US$3,000
dollars; runners-up would collect US$2,000 and US$1,500 for a third
place team.
The women champions would get US$2,000; the runners-up would be
entitled to US$1,000 and US$500 for the third place team.
Individual award winners in both male and female categories are
expected to receive a total US$1,450. |
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