Playing for the Final Spots
Story & Photos By Anthony De Beauville

Gros Islet football team heads the points table in the north zone of the 2008 St.Lucia Football Association District Tournament, but will have to wait for the final results between yesteryears’ arch rivals La Clery and home team Marchand later this afternoon to determine their final position in that zone.
Marchand at home played an impressive 1-1 draw last week Wednesday versus Gros Islet, while it was a similar result for La Clery on Saturday versus Gros Islet at the same venue ,0-0 draw in an encounter that never lived up to the crowd’s expectations.

The many persons present for that encounter on the afternoon will agree that poor outfield conditions did play a role in the quality of play exhibited and the number of scoring opportunities that were squandered left a lot to be desired.
This afternoon’s 90 minute encounter is scheduled for 4:00 pm as referee John George is expected to carry the official whistle on the square.
The excitement continues at the weekend with a packed card in the west zone. To date, football enthusiasts from that region have seen three drawn games played and the three reascheduled matches will determine the first two spots.

On Saturday 6th September 2008 Canaries will fancy their chances at home versus a determined Roseau Valley team. The official carrying the whistle is Vivian Robinson and he will be assisted by Alvin Francis and Andrew Phillip. Anse La Raye and Soufriere will travel to Roseau for their 4:00 pm encounter on the same day, and will have to face referee John George, assistant referees Timothy Joseph and Nigel Mathurin.
On Sunday it’s the battle for the western region as neighbors Soufriere and Canaries will look to settle the deal when they play each other at Canaries for a spot into the final eight. Referee Hermangild Francis will be in charge for the 90 minutes encounter and will be assisted by Alvin Robinson and Alvin Francis.
Meanwhile, the above matches mentioned will determine who will join Vieux Fort South and Vieux Fort North in the last eight of the District Tournament. To date Vieux Fort South has played unbeaten in the South Zone, while Vieux Fort North ended any threat of Mon Repos advancing when they defeated them 2-0 in a crucial decider at the weekend.