Defending champions Dave & Celena All Stars will tackle Quiet Storm in the opening fixture of quarter-final action as play in the Linden segment of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Competition resumes tonight at the Mackenzie Market Tarmac.
The champs, who started off the defence of their title with a loss, rebounded nicely to reel off two wins in as many matches to book their spot in the last eight, and they’ve shown much improvement over the past two games and will obviously start as favourites to progress.
It is really hard to say who will make it to the next round of the competition
Quiet Storm, however, has looked clinical in its three previous encounters, and remains unbeaten, topping its group in the process. However, it could find the ‘big’ occasion too much to handle.
The match to follow between NK Ballers and Silver Bullets is too close to call, but a betting man might be tempted to place a wager on the former by virtue of their recent form, finishing undefeated in their group.
Comprising most of the players from the reigning champions, the Ballers have driven fear into every opponent to date, and should be favoured to advance.
Silver Bullets, who closed out the group stage with a second place finish, is an experienced side and should not be taken lightly.
In the third game, dark horse Assassa Ballers collide with High Rollers, and this encounter also promises to be a sizzling affair.
In the final quarter-final matchup, veteran ballers Amelia’s Ward Russians go up against another ‘old hand’ in Swag Entertainment; and the rivalry between these two teams has always been keenly contested, so another close encounter is envisaged.
It’s a holiday night, and fans in the Linden community will no doubt be eager to close the Town Week celebrations with their presence at the most popular venue to host the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ competition in the mining town.
Immediately following the end of quarter-final action is the semi-finals to determine which two teams will vie for the title on Sunday and the available spots in the national playoffs. Quarterfinals fixtures:
(1)Dave and Celina’s vs Quiet Storm: 19:30h
(2)NK Ballers vs Silver Bullets: 20:10h
(3)Assassa Ballers vs High Rollers: 20:50h
(4)Amelia’s Ward Russians vs Swag Entertainment: 21:30h
Semifinals
Winner (1) vs Winner (4) — 22:30h
Winner (2) vs Winner (3) — 23:15h
