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Soccer News of Wednesday, 6 June 2012

Source: GNA

FA Cup quarters begin June 8

The quarter final stage of the 2011/2012 MTN FA Cup commences on Friday June 8, with surprise 'packets' Danbort FC facing New Edubiase United at the Tema Park.

Danbort, one of two second-tier sides remaining in the competition, will be hoping to add New Edubiase to their list of victims for a place at the last four.

According to a release from the organizers copied to GNA Sports, the match would also be telecast live on four television channels namely Metro TV, Multi TV, Skyy TV and GTV Sports Plus.

The remaining three matches to determine the semi finalists will be played on Sunday, June 10 at the other approved centres.

At the Tarkwa T and A Park, relegated Wassaman United will battle it out with Tema Youth whilst 2010/2011 Premier League champions, Berekum Chelsea sort things out against Amidaus Professionals at the Golden City Park in Berekum.

Amidaus Professionals, which featured in the Division One League masterminded the biggest casualty of the Round of 16 after seeing off League champions and last-year's losing finalists Kumasi Asante Kotoko 2-0 at the Tema Park.

Elsewhere at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium, AshantiGold will lock horns with Accra Hearts of Oak in the final fixture. The clash will also be telecast live on Metro TV, Multi TV, Skyy TV and GTV Sports Plus.

Defending FA champions, Nania FC were kicked out at the preliminary round.**