When fans turn up at the TE McField Annex on Ash Wednesday for the inaugural President’s Cup final they will be greeted by two teams absolutely committed to victory.
George Town meet Premier League kings Bodden Town in a match featuring the top two sides this season.
The clubs have met twice already this term, in the Premiership. Both matches were defensive encounters with only one goal being scored, by Theron Wood in Bodden Town’s victory in the second match.
Wood expects another tight match in the final. “We expect a good competitive game, with hard tackles,” he said. “This will be two of the best teams in the country you will see a hard game.”
Wood scored the equalizer that put his club in the final overcoming a tough disciplined Sunset team.
Bodden Town manager Kennedy Kelly believes his team’s success in both Premier League and President’s Cup is based on their commitment to success.
Kelly said, “Part of our success is our hard work on and off the field and our dedication.”
Kelly made clear that Bodden Town is not looking past George Town, even though they enter the final as favorites.
“Every game is different, what is played is in the past. When we go out we have to analyze the game and in each game we have to have a different game plan for George Town.”
Bodden Town’s confidence stems from having the country’s top marksman in Wood and Alex Belcher is also a lethal finisher.
George Town are traditionally cup cavaliers but they had a tough road to the President’s Cup final. After starting the season in blistering form, Paul McField’s side have stuttered and earned a hard fought finals berth against Elite.
Two goals from Ariel Tatum in the semi-finals brought them back on par after a 0-2 loss in the first leg. Gustavo Aulisio’s winner got them through to the big game.
George Town captain Ian Lindo already knows what to expect. He said, “We can look for a high tempo game. Bodden Town has some fast, fit players who can score, our team has to be ready – and we are ready.”
Head coach Paul McField said, “I tell our guys take one game at a time. This is another game, we are a lot more focused this season and know how to plan and set for Bodden Town. It will be a hard fought final.”
George Town have one of the best midfield lineups in the league which includes Lindo, Garth Anderson and Tatum. They need to control things as much as possible to limit the marauding Wood and Belcher. GT also have in Tex Whitelocke and Miguel Simms two of the league’s finest strikers.
The men’s final kicks off at 7 p.m. and the Women’s President’s Cup final starts at 5 p.m. and features Sunset against Future.
George Town meet Premier League kings Bodden Town in a match featuring the top two sides this season.
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