Bartica fans were thrilled to have an action-packed night of street football as the Super-8 round of the Guinness Greatest of the Street Tournament was wrapped up at the Community Centre Basketball Court on Saturday.
Mighty Ruler are into the semi-finals
On a clear night, and witnessed by hundreds of cheering fans, Mighty Rulers, Police, Walking Boyz and Beacon advanced against the fierce challenges of Goal Raiders, Prison Officers, Rivers View and Potaro United. In round 1, Mighty Rulers were able to overcome Prison Service 2-0, while Potaro United did the same (2-0) to the Walking Boyz. In the third matchup, Beacons dominated Gold Rush 6-2, and Police arrested Rivers View 2-1. Heading into the second round, the in-form Might Rulers demolished Potaro United 6-0, while Walking Boyz managed to edge Prison Service 1-0. The final two matches of the evening saw Goal Raiders pummell Police 3-1 and Beacon humble Rivers View 3-0.
The eight qualifiers will compete in a two-group round-robin format, with the top four advancing to the semi-finals, and the bottom four having to compete a “Plate Competition” for a smaller purse. The winners of the championships will pocket $400,000 and the winner’s trophy, as well as earn the right to represent the zone at the National Championships. The runners-up will collect $150,000 and a trophy, while the third and fourth place finishers will walk away with $100,000 and $75,000 respectively, together with trophies.
The winner of the Guinness Plate Championship will receive $60,000.
This is the third edition of the Guinness Greatest of the Streets Football Tournament at Bartica. Rivers View were the inaugural champions, with Disconnection Crew winning last year. With both of them now eliminated, a new champion will be crowned.
The major sponsors of this event are Banks DIH Limited under their Guinness Brand, and Colours Boutique.
