Indonesian Based, SDU ALL-Stars Lock Horns Today

July 28, 2006


Day two of the Lone Star fund raising tournament comes alive this afternoon with the star studded Liberian Indonesian based players locking horns with the Sports to Develop the Underprivileged (SDU) all stars at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS).

With hit man Frank Jean Seator of premiership outfit Sruwijaya, the Indonesian based stars are expected to approach the duel with much determination as many believe they have something special to prove, since the region they ply their trade is generally underrated.

Though they are not at full strength due to the absence of most of their teammates who are still busy on club duties, the virtually adventurous side will count on an all-round spirited performance to out do their opponents who are smattering from their 3-2 defeat on Sunday in the hands of the newly organized Lone Star U-23.

Seator will be hoping that his playmates in defense icon Joseph Amoah, promising defender, Rashidi Williams, hard -working Ezeah Benson, goalie cum striker Sunday Seah, explosive Tarkpoh sonkalay as well as the tormentor will be on top of their game as they aim to get a bright start in the competition.

As for the SDU All Stars the onus is on them to lift their game in order to remain in contention for the lucrative honor at stake. In their last match they fielded an array of former players with ex-international star James Salinsa Debbah wooing the crowd with his deft touches and great improvisation in the middle of the park.

Monrovia Breweries ruthless midfielder Boimah Golafalay was their best performer, and if they are to cause an upset there must be some new faces on board to augment the team. They looked leaky in defense until Oilers rugged David Tweh came on to bring stability. The midfield was a mid uncoordinated and often overrun, and the attack proved sterile.

If the Emmanuel Geeza Williams side must laugh this time they should as well be a bit more positive in pressing forward with a useful 4-4-2 formation or a trident strike force formation of 4-3-3. Their coach Lucretius Togba in a rather upbeat mood noted "We will make a big come back against the Indonesian based.

We have a surprise for them" Frank Seator for his part indicated "We know it will be a fantastic battle. Our opponents will want to prove something, but we will keep our nerves and do the expected in pulling a win." Meanwhile, as the fund raising tournament rages on, the Liberia Football Association (LFA) is seriously continuing its league to the surprise of many.

According to a circular issued by the local football house, only games slated for the ATS are cancelled to allow matches on the Logan Town and New Kru Town pitch to take place.

It is an all- female affair in Logan Town with Antares engaging Kebeh in the opening pairing, while Determined Girls and Shooters will close the curtain.

The Borough of New Kru Town will host two classic Second Division encounters.

In the first match at 2:00 PM, Haja and Electrons will wrestle for three precious points; while at 4:00 PM Roza and New Georgia Pirates will come face to face.