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President’s Cup Reaches Finals


         Saylee Swen-LPRC Oilers


By Julu M. Johnson, Jr.


The 2008 President's Cup has entered the final stages in both female and male categories.

In the male Premier League version, Mighty Barrolle, LPRC Oilers and Liberia's Black Star will battle in the grand final for the cash at stake.

Tito United and Blanco are the two teams that have qualified for the grand final of the female division.

On Sunday, March 16, 2008, Tito United defeated Professional Anchor Sisters on post match penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the grand final. A day earlier, Blanco shocked Earth Angels similarly on post penalties to grab the first female final ticket.

Also on Sunday, March 16, 2008, Liberia's Black Star whipped Roots FC 1-0 through a spot kick from rising star Sengbe Kennedy. On the previous day, LPRC Oilers overcame LISCR FC on post match penalties following a scoreless draw. LISCR defender Thomas Nyanfor missed a penalty during the match.

The reigning President’s Cup champions Mighty Barrolle outclassed Gedi & Sons on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS).

The 2007 Premier League champions 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. Also on Wednesday, Earth Angels thrashed Determined Girls 12-0 in the female category of the President’s Cup.

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 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 began 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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