The Bartica Community Center Ground in Region 7 was a hive of activity on Sunday night, as Mighty Ruler put on a series of spectacular performances in the knockout rounds of the Guinness Greatest of the Streets Bartica Zone championship to eventually be crowned champions.
Mighty Ruler’s Keron Spencer recorded a second-half goal against Misdemeanor to seal the victory, and with the win, Mighty Ruler walked away with $300,000 and the championship trophy.
Mighty Ruler have also earned an automatic place at the national championship, which is slated for September 6th at the Pouderoyen Tarmac, West Demerara. The losing side Misdemeanor have received $200,000 and the second-place trophy.
In the earlier semifinal round, Mighty Ruler had bested Beachside 4-2, while Misdemeanor had crushed Jones Avenue 6-nil.
Jones Avenue have edged Beachside 3-2 on penalty kicks, after regulation time ended with the teams being scoreless in the third-place playoff. With the win, Jones Avenue walked away with $100,000 and the third-place trophy, while Beachside pocketed $80,000 and the fourth-place trophy.
In the initial quarterfinal round, Mighty Ruler bested Bad Boys 3-1. Oswin Joseph bagged a brace, while Clint Kellman netted once. Don Lam scored for the loser.
Similarly, Misdemeanor crushed Ruler Top Form 4-0. Cobi Jones scored twice, while Reon Hall and Kelon Benjamin each netted once.
Jones Avenue upset Avengers 1-0. Kyle Allan scored the only goal of the match. And Beachside defeated Police 2-1 on penalty kicks after regulation time ended with the teams on 2-2.
The official draw for the national championship is set for tomorrow at the Colours Boutique’s Robb Street branch.
Complete Results
Final
Misdemeanor-0 vs. Mighty Ruler-1
Keron Spencer-1
