Guinness “Greatest of the Streets” Linden: Silver Bullets eliminate holders Swag Entertainment in quarterfinal battle
A new champion will be crowned in the Guinness “Greatest of the Streets” Linden edition, as Silver Bullets eliminated three-time winners Swag Entertainment 1-0 in the quarterfinal round on Wednesday evening at the Christianburg hardcourt.
Witnessed by a large crowd, a first-half goal from Colwyn Drakes in the eighth minute proved enough to dethrone the three-time defending champions. The Silver Bullets unit will now oppose the Spaniards in the semifinal round after the latter squeaked past YMCA 1-0. Shaka Lewis found the back of the net in the 17th minute.
The Turf President outfit dismantled the Pro Ballers 3-0. Kelroy Anthony recorded a “Guinness Goal” [a goal scored in the final three minutes of normal time which counts as two] in the 29th minute. Breaking the initial deadlock was Anthony Layne in the ninth minute.
Silver Bullets eliminated defending champions Swag Entertainment
Turf President will now oppose Hardball Management in the semifinal round, after the latter beat Excuse the Rush 2-0. Second-half goals from Terry Phillip and Roshon Kitt in the 22nd and 24th minutes, respectively, sealed the win.
The semifinal, third-place playoff, and eventual final will occur on Monday at the Retrieve hardcourt.
The winner of the tournament will walk away with $500,000 and the championship trophy. They will also earn an automatic berth to the national championship, which is pencilled for August in Georgetown.
Meanwhile, the second-, third-, and fourth-place finishers will pocket $400,000, $300,000, and $250,000 apiece and the corresponding accolade. The tournament is also sponsored by Colours Boutique, which has provided the playing kits for the entirety of the season.
Complete Results
Guinness Goal (GG)-2 Goals
Game 1
Excuse the Rush 0 v Hardball Management 2
Terry Phillip – 22nd
Roshon Kitt – 24th
Game 2
Turf President 3 v Pro Ballers 0
Kelroy Anthony – GG – 29th
Anthony Layne – 9th
Game 3
Spaniards 1 v YMCA – 0
Shaka Lewis – 17
Game 4
Swag Entertainment 0 v Silver Bullets 1
Colwyn Drakes – 8
