Swag Entertainment will face-off with first time finalist Quiet Storm for the coveted Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championships on February 8th, after respective victories in the semi-final section Friday at the Christianburg Hardcourt.
Tournament favourite Swag Entertainment brushed aside former two time winner Amelia’s Ward Russians 2-0. Kendolph Lewis netted two goals, one each on either side of the halftime interval to secure his team’s second appearance in the championship match.
Lewis opened his account in the third minute of the clash, slamming home from the right side of the playing area, following a cheeky pass from Deon Charter. The second conversion occurred in the 17th minute.
Lewis uncorked a powerful strike from the center of the goal into the left corner to seal the outcome. In the second semi-final, Quiet Storm defeated two-time champion Silver Bullets 2-1 on penalty kicks after regulation time ended 0-0.
The losers will face-off in the traditional third place playoff. Tournament coordinator Rawle Gittens said, “This edition of the tournament has certainly featured unpredictable results. This is evident by the fact that a newcomer will be crowned champion and gives credence to the fact that the event is evolving and improving. It also highlights the emergence is smaller teams who now have the ability to challenge the traditional giants so I am pleased with the outcome.”
He added, “Again I would like to thank the fans and players for their continued support in making the tournament a spectacle and creating that environment and atmosphere that has become synonymous with the event.” In the Plate Championship, dethroned champion High Rollers crushed Capital Storm 2-0. Jonah Simon recorded a double in the third and 11th minute.
