Vasco who have played consistently throughout the match have cohered as a well oiled machine pushing their rivals against the wall. They should emerge the favorite.
However, they have to keep an eye on Arjuna Awardee Bruno Coutinho, whose dead ball shots are one of the most lethal in the tournament.
Though Vasco appear to be the clear favourites, Bardez have the ammunition to upset their apple cart but in the end luck also plays a role in the fortunes of the teams.
Chinchinim on paper are the favourites on Saturday against Siolim, with big names such as Mahesh Lotlikar, Mario Soares and Jerry Fernandes within their ranks.
The final is scheduled for March 28. Just before the final kick-off, Candolim under-14 youth will play Arpora boys under the floodlights.
On the eve of the final, Viva North Veterans Football Club will be playing an exhibition match against an International XI (mostly Italians) under floodlights.
The semi-final matches will be officiated by Phillip D’Souza, Raj Lotlikar and Eknath Naik.
