Flashback: Part of the earlier action in the Guinness “Greatest of the Streets” West Demerara Championship at the Pouderoyen Tarmac
All roads are expected to lead to the Pouderoyen Tarmac on the West Side this evening, when the Guinness “Greatest of the Streets” West Demerara zone ends.
Showstoppers would be opposing Jetty Gunners, and Ballerz Empire would be engaging Bagotstown Warriors in the semi-final round, which will be followed by the eventual final.
Three-time champions Showstoppers earned their place in the final-four section after beating WestSide Ballers 2-0 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 result at the end of full time. And the Jetty Gunners secured their berth to the semi-final round after defeating Up Like 7 by a 6-5 score on penalty kicks after a 0-0 score. The Bagotstown Warriors edged ESPN 1-0 on penalty kicks, and Ballerz Empire secured a penalty kicks’ victory in the form of a 2-0 defeat of Team Family.
The Plate semi-final section will open the night’s activities, wherein the Ramsay Clan would be tackling Red Triangle while Team Antisocial would match skills with Pouderoyen Brothers.
Shevaine Ghent, coordinator of the tournament, has said the event exceeded expectations despite its three-year absence. Mammoth crowds have been a feature of each night, while the quality of the football on display has been amazing. According to Ghent, all systems are in place for a wonderful culmination of the zone, as a new champion would eventually be crowned following the end of the semi-final section and subsequent finale. Ghent also noted that a new plate winner would be confirmed.
Further, Ghent explained: “All systems are in place for the final tonight. We have eight games in place for tonight, and we expect again another large turnout from the fans and the continuation of the high quality of football that has been exhibited during the tournament so far. We…have also created history this year, as all the quarterfinals went to penalty kicks, which…(has) shown that teams…have raised their standards of play and the lesser teams…have employed better defensive tactics. We will crown a new champion as well as a first-time Plate winner. It truly has been an exciting competition.”
Complete Fixtures
Plate Semi-final
Ramsay Clan vs Red Triangle – 19.00hrs
Team Antisocial vs Pouderoyen Brothers – 19.30hrs
Semi-finals
Ballerz Empire vs Bagotstown Warriors – 20.00hrs
Jetty Gunners vs Showstoppers – 20.30hrs
Plate Final – 21.30 hrs
3rd Place-22:00 hrs
Championship Final -22.30 hrs
