Dudley Eve Trophy champions Dandy Town or the most successful team in the competition, PHC Zebras.

Tonight those two teams clash at BAA Field (8.00) in the semi-final to decide Somerset's opponents for the two-leg final, the first match of which will be played on Friday night at Devonshire Rec.

But while the Trojans can wait until then, after having taken the quickest route to the final with two straight wins, either Town or PHC face a demanding challenge in the next few days if they are to emerge successful in the popular holiday tournament.

"Dandy Town have got a good team but whichever team wins -- and both are good cup teams -- it will be a good final,'' predicted PHC veteran striker Sammy Swan.

Swan had intended to concentrate on helping PHC in the area of coaching this season but his experience is still needed on the pitch. If the Zebras are to win the competition for a sixth time, then much will depend on how well he plays along with other veterans in the team such as goalkeeper Ty Williams and goalscorer Sheridan Ming.

However, PHC can't afford to look further than tonight's semi-final clash against the holders of the trophy.

"We're trying to get some type of consistency,'' said Swan after Monday's win over Boulevard which kept their hopes alive.

"Somerset are definitely the better team, but football is funny and I remember when we lost our first game 4-0 and won the competition. We definitely have to do our homework. We can play a lot better but it will be up to the guys.'' PHC's performance on Monday was a great improvement from the first match against Somerset. Now they may get chance to avenge that loss, and Swan insists the team are determined to win another title.

"These guys want to win, most of them haven't won a trophy at all,'' said Swan. "The last time they (Somerset) beat us bad but it could be to our advantage.'' The Trojans, meanwhile, can relax as they assess their possible opponents in the final. And just who they meet doesn't seem to be a concern in the Somerset camp.

"No, it's a two-leg final and we don't care who we meet,'' said Trojans' assistant coach and former captain Dennis Brown.

"We accomplished our goal (winning first two matches) because we do have a few injuries and this gives a few players time to rest up.'' Despite beating Town, the Trojans were under severe pressure late in their match on Monday. But Brown noted: "One of our main objectives at the beginning of the season was to tighten up at the back and create as many shut-outs as possible.''