The action in the 2014 Sagicor UWI Guild Champions League is set to heat up as the semi-finals round kicks off to.

The University of the West Indies’ Guild’s partnership with Sagicor, has seen three-time champions Attica, of Taylor Hall, already securing their semi-final berth along with Dynamite of Chancellor Hall, though in contrasting fashion.

The Atticans have also eased into the semi-finals on the back of a comfortable 2-0 win over Titans of Preston Hall, while it took penalties to decide the clash between Dynamite and last year’s finalists, Roosters. The Dynamite team showed great character after battling to a 0-0 score line after full and extra-time before holding their nerve in the shoot-out to book their place in the semi-finals.

Attica now await the winner of the Block Aye and Siberia game, while Dynamite will face the winner of semi-final two with Dragons and Stallion Republic.

Renee Graham, Brand Manager of Sagicor Life Jamaica, is pleased with the tournament so far as it has lived up to the expectations as a premier sporting event on the UWI, Mona Campus. “We are very pleased with the growth of the competition and the impact it has had on the Mona campus. Healthy competition enhances the social environment of the institution and helps in personal development for many students.

“The league has so far been well received by the supporters and heading into the semi-finals we look forward to even more exciting competition and the continued support of the Mona Campus family,” said Graham.

The semi-final is set for today at the UWI Mona Bowl with semi-final one scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm and semi-final two slated for a 7:00 pm kick off. The final will be played on Friday, November 21.

This year the winning team will receive $150,000, an increase of $50,000 from 2013, while the runner up team will receive $50,000. There will also be prizes and cash awards for the most valuable player and leading goal scorer.