A dynasty was solidified on Saturday evening at the Jubilee Park Tarmac, as defending champion Gold is Money successfully defeated first-time finalist Albouystown-B 1-0 to retain the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Georgetown Championship.
One of the largest gatherings ever at a street-football final witnessed an historic moment, as the West Ruimveldt outfit became only the second team, joining fierce rival Sparta Boss to have won three consecutive Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ titles.
The calm before the proverbial storm came in the form of tournament sponsor and Colours Boutique proprietor Milton Branford and Director of Sports Christopher Jones meeting the teams.
The aforesaid was quickly forgotten, as Gold is Money began their pursuit of history. Their search for consecutive Georgetown titles was made easier as recent recruit Jermin Junior slammed his effort from the left side into the right corner, igniting wild celebrations among their fan-base.
The aforementioned conversion proved to be decisive, as Gold is Money held firm with dogged defending, with hero Junior spurning several subsequent chances following his initial strike.
For Albouystown-B, their best opportunity occurred in the 28th minute, as a powerful right foot shot from Lennox Cort crashed into the right upright.
With the win, Gold is Money pocketed $500,000 and retained the championship trophy. On the other hand, Albouystown-B received $300,000 and the runner-up trophy.
Meanwhile, Sophia defeated Broad Street 1-0 on penalty kicks, after regulation time ended scoreless in their third place playoff.
For the win, Sophia walked away with $200,000 and a trophy, while the loser pocketed $100,000 and the respective accolade.
Also, Leopold Street defeated Sparta Boss 2-0 to secure the Guinness Plate Championship. For their effort, Leopold Street walked away with $60,000.
In the earlier Plate Semi-final round, Leopold Street dismantled Tiger Bay 5-0 while Sparta Boss edged Back Circle 2-1.
All six teams have secured berths to the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ National Championship, which will run from August 9th-10th at the same venue.
Complete Results
Guinness Goal-[GG]-2 Goals
Final
Gold is Money-1 vs Albouystown-B-0
Jermin Junior-5th
3rd Place
Sophia-0 vs Broad Street-0
Sophia won 1-0 on penalty kicks
Plate Final
Leopold Street-2 vs Sparta Boss-0
Plate Semi-finals
Game-1
Sparta Boss-2 vs Back Circle-1
Game-2
Leopold Street-5 vs Tiger Bay-0
