PHC Zebras will be aiming to turn back the clock when they step out against league champions North Village in tomorrow's Friendship Trophy final at the National Sports Centre.

The Zebras have lifted the trophy on eight occasions during ten trips to the final, but it was back in the 1989/90 season that they last savoured victory.

Village, meanwhile, will be hunting for their sixth title in seven final appearances.

"It's all up to us to bring our `A' game to the match," said PHC coach Mark Wade. "The last time we played against them, two defensive errors cost us the game.

"We will be looking to upset their rhythm and shut them down and I'm sure that they will be looking to do the same to us."

After squeezing by last year's losing finalists Dandy Town in a dramatic 5-4 penalty shoot-out in the semi-final, PHC managed to extend their season another 90 minutes and earn one last chance to grab some silverware this season.

They may, however, find defending champs Village a tough nut to crack as Scott Morton's team will be looking to extend their own impressive record in the competition.

"I have a lot of respect for PHC," said coach Morton. "They have improved considerably. Instead of just kicking and running, they are now trying to play the ball around a bit more, so I expect it to be a good, entertaining match."

Village, the competition's inaugural winners back in 1965/66, won last year's final 4-2 against then league champions Dandy Town.

A year later, and with the league championship already safely locked in the trophy cabinet, Village remain on course to seize the second jewel of the coveted triple crown.

"Everybody remains on even par," added Morton. "Overall, attendance at training has been high and everyone is looking forward to Sunday."

Meanwhile, in the First Division Shield Competition, sparks are set to fly as last year's winners Somerset Eagles meet fellow Premier Division-bound rivals Boulevard Blazers in the preceding match.

Blazers wrapped up the league title against the west enders in dramatic fashion on March 3 after erasing a two goal deficit to eventually edge home 4-3 - the only time they tasted victory over their western counterparts this season.

"I know that they have a score to settle and I understand that . . . but we feel the same way," said Blazers coach John Rebello.

"I have respect for Eagles and their coaching staff. They have done a commendable job this season. However, we are the better team and tomorrow gives us another opportunity to prove it.

"My players are ready for the task, they know what is ahead of them so we are not going into this match blind."

Eagles, however, won't part with the Shield without a fight.

And unlike his confident opponents, Eagles captain Musceo Hunt preferred to wait until tomorrow's final to do his talking on the pitch. "At the end of the day, the better team will prevail," commented Hunt.

The newly erected grandstand at the National Sports Centre will finally be made available for spectators tomorrow . . . but at a cost of $13, five dollars more than for those who choose to sit in the Frog Lane stands.

Due to an error in the Commercial Division `A' standings, it was recently reported that Vasco Mariners had been relegated to the `B' Division. In fact, it was Cable & Wireless and not Vasco who were relegated.

Rude Girls and Dandy Stars will lock horns tonight in the Women's Konica Cup final, kicking off at BAA Field at 8.00.