The inaugural Dragon Stout Street-ball ‘Community Cup’ will officially commence tonight with eight knockout matches at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.
The opening match will pit Avocado Ballers against North East La Penitence from 19:00hrs, with Sophia tackling Festival City from 19:30hrs. In the third contest, Leopold St faces-off with Ansa All-Stars at 20:00hrs while in the fourth affair, Gold is Money engages Mocha from 20:30hrs.
The next match on the card will pit Future Stars against Albouystown at 21:00hrs, with Rio All-Stars opposing Alexander Village at 21:30hrs. The final two showdowns will witness Bent Street battling Broad Street from 22:00hrs and Sparta taking aim at Showstoppers at 22:30hrs.
According to an official release from Dragon Stout Brand Manager Jamal Baird, “Tonight is the start of an exciting project which I envision will catapult the brand into the realm and conversation of being a viable staple within the Streetball fraternity. The objective is simple, don’t lose. With the championship being contested utilizing an elimination format, a simple mistake could be the difference between the joy of victory and the agony of defeat as they is no safety of the group stage. “The tournament provides the opportunity to foster a truly significant relationship with urban Guyana while providing the platform for the development of the players and the format.
Baird further stated, “I want to reiterate to the spectators and players that all systems and structures have been formulated to ensure a memorable event that will leave a lasting impression in the minds of everyone. There is a genuine atmosphere of excitement amongst the competing teams and communities which bodes well for the successful staging of the championship. I am truly excited for the tournament and the festivities to begin, as we aim to conclude 2019 with the proverbial bang.”
The event will resume on Thursday December 19th with the quarterfinal section, with the semi-final and grand finale pegged for December 28th. 16 teams will contest the opening night, with the resulting eight winners advancing to the quarterfinal round. Upon the conclusion of the final eight section, the semi-final and final will occur on the final night of proceedings.
Winner of the tournament will pocket $300,000 and the championship trophy. On the other hand, the runner-up will collect $150,000. Meanwhile the third and fourth place finisher will receive $75,000 and $50,000 respectively and the corresponding accolade. Below list the complete results for the event.
