Guinness “Greatest of the Streets” West Demerara: Ballerz Empire, Jetty, Showstoppers into quarter-finals
Defending champions Ballerz Empire, Showstoppers, West Side Ballers and Jetty Ballers advanced to the quarter-finals when the Guinness “Greatest of the Streets” West/East Bank Demerara Championship commenced on Friday night at the Pouderoyen tarmac.
Ballerz Empire downed Sunshine Ballers 2-1 to send a strong message to the remaining participants. Solomon Austin and Adrian Alexander scored in the sixth and 22nd minute each. For the losers, Neron Barrow netted in the 25th minute.
On the other hand, three-time former champions Showstoppers dispatched Goal Getters 3-0. Marvin Josiah scored in the seventh minute and then netted a Guiness Goal (GG), which counts for two goals, in the 30th minute.
Likewise, Jetty Ballers downed No Mercy 2-0. Jermin Junior recorded the fastest goal of the event in the opening 30 seconds. He then sealed his brace in the 16th minute.
Action in the Guinness “Greatest of the Streets” West/East Bank Demerara Championship
Also, West Side Ballers edged Boom Bang 1-0. Darrell Abrams scored in the fifth minute.
Meanwhile, Cayenne Massive was disqualified for fielding an ineligible player during their victory against ESPN after the latter lodged an official protest.
An investigation was launched by the tournament coordinator and at the conclusion, it was revealed that the player competed in the Georgetown zone which is an infraction of the rules, resulting in the disqualification of the team and a three-year ban for the player.
The event resumes on Friday with the quarter-final segment.
Complete results
Guinness Goal (GG) = 2 goals
Game 1
Up Like-7 1 v Pouderoyen Brothers 5
Dwayne Peters – 1st and 28th (GG)
Luiroy Nieuelder – 8th
Seon Stephen – 13th
Up Like-7 scorer
Sebastian Edwards – 17th
Game 2
Bagotstown Warriors 2 v Epic Touch Family 6
